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31-01-10, 08:25 PM
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African Birds

Not looking for an excuse but must say that we have had terrible light over here in Africa for the last few weeks, rain, rain and throw some clouds in the mix and you get one very unhappy chap!!! These were taken between the storms and you will notice, specially with the second images, the grey pale sky!!! This is what happens when I get withdrawal symptoms, really had to think long and hard as to remember where the "on" switch was.... Hope you enjoy these.


Pale Chanting Goshawk





Southern Carmine Bee-eater





Am sure if I throw this high into the air it will go straight down my throat

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31-01-10, 08:30 PM
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Re: African Birds

Some fantastic captures there Bongo.. LOVE number 2 especially!! I'd more than happily use it as my desktop wallpaper!

Last shot is a super capture too!
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31-01-10, 08:39 PM
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Re: African Birds

Thanks Azz, quick on the ball!! Appreciate your comment like always!
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31-01-10, 09:13 PM
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Re: African Birds

Your welcome - It's a pleasure seeing all your shots, thank you for sharing
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31-01-10, 10:14 PM
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Re: African Birds

Amazing looking birds and some good captures of them too.
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31-01-10, 11:03 PM
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Re: African Birds

Love that last one - well captured.
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01-02-10, 01:39 AM
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Re: African Birds

Beautiful birds, the second Goshawk shot is wonderful.

Love all the Bee Eater shots, stunning birds


     
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01-02-10, 02:49 AM
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Re: African Birds

Lovely shots and it's nice to see birds that we don't get over here.

The last one is a great capture.
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04-02-10, 03:39 PM
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I agree.

The last one is a super capture.


     
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06-02-10, 05:08 PM
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Re: African Birds

Thank you all, will try to post some more bird shots when I get back!
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