Colorful Birds in Nature

Challenge #18 in the Simple things that we love series. Hosted by Yochi23.

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There are so many beautiful birds in amazing colors. Not only parrots. Please try to show them in their natural environment.

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Announced:

Monday, 14th November, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 21st November, 2011 – Sunday, 27th November, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 28th November, 2011 – Sunday, 4th December, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic P.P. only

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Full colors only.
Birds in nature only. No cages, No Zoo
Parrots in their natural environment ONLY
No watermarks

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

100

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by Thierry Delozier

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Abyssinian Roller

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
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Submitted:	Thursday, 24th November, 2011 19:49 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 23rd September, 2011
Focal length:	500 mm
Shutter speed:	1/2500 sec
Aperture:	F4
ISO:	200
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Galleries:	View this photo in Thierry Delozier's gallery

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Congrats for the 2nd place. Which I could see this bird for real...They look amazing
Yochi

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Congrats on 2nd place, lovely BiF. Rollers are the best! 1,2,3 in this challenge :)

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