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03-02-10, 06:54 AM
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More African Birds

This is specially for our feathered lovers. Had the opportunity to go out on drive yesterday morning with a professional wildlife photographer, what an experience!!




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Canon 1.4x EF Extender II
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Canon 40D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
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03-02-10, 03:47 PM
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Re: More African Birds

The first one looks almost mythical,like a Phoenix great movement captured.

Stunning bird, what is it?


     
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03-02-10, 05:58 PM
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Re: More African Birds

Nice shots Bongo!

Get your friend to join too
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06-02-10, 05:20 PM
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Re: More African Birds

Am really getting into the bird photography! Loving it, if only they would sit still....:-D
Moonstone - It is a Secretary Bird, they specialize in killing snakes......so me likes them a lot Azz - did tell him about the site so sure he will join soon!!
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Canon 1D MK III
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS
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Canon 40D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
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07-02-10, 10:10 AM
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Re: More African Birds

Quote " It is a Secretary Bird"

Not the kind of Secretary Bird I am thinking of !!!

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07-02-10, 12:14 PM
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Re: More African Birds

Lol at Bazza, this bird looks like it needs a good feed!
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07-02-10, 02:38 PM
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Re: More African Birds

Nice Bazza, know exactly your meaning!!
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Canon 1D MK III
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS
Canon 1.4x EF Extender II
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Canon 40D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma AF 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
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