Lilac breasted Roller

Stu Bowie · Sep 1, 2011

Canon EOS 50D
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
ƒ/7.1
400mm
1/2500s
ISO 640
Flash not fired
Sat, 27 August 2011 7:41 AM
Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows

On my recent trip to Botswana, I managed to get a few images of these colourful guys. I quite liked the character of the perch, and of course the roller posed so well.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/2500
F/7.1
ISO 640

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held from an open vehicle

Sidharth Kodikal · Sep 2, 2011

The exquisite light has brought out such nice colors and details, Stu.
Love the head turn/eye contact.
I like the loose crop but could also see this working a bit tighter.

Ron Sprunger · Sep 2, 2011

It's a lovely bird, and I really like opening up to the end of the perch. Beautiful image all around. Is it full frame?

arash_hazeghi · Sep 2, 2011

like the comp and head turn here!

Richard Unsworth · Sep 2, 2011

:S3:

You nailed this one Stuart, just perfect all round for me

gail bisson · Sep 2, 2011

My favorite bird! I would be tempted to turn this image into a panorama. Lovely light and pose and HA,
Gail

Stu Bowie · Sep 2, 2011

Thanks a stack for the feedback guys and Gail. Always appreciated.

Chris Kotze · Sep 2, 2011

Super pose comp and colours

Arthur Morris · Sep 2, 2011

Sweet bird, light, perch, and image design (though I would take a good bit off the bottom). I never like more room below a bird than above unless there is a good reason to do so. Exquisite use of the branch.

Stu Bowie · Sep 4, 2011

Chris, Artie, thanks for your feedback.

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