Northern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicus) by RAINBIRDER

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22-NOV-2005

Northern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicus)

Prufu Swamp, near Basse Santa Su

A large colourful Bee-eater which, when seen in the warm light of sunrise/sunset is simply stunning.
Unfortunately this image was taken in the harsh light of midday!

To see this bird in The Gambia requires a long weary, dusty journey upcountry to the bustling town of Basse.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II
1/640s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Esa Ervasti		14-Dec-2008 11:27
Very nice color despite midday. Worth of effort!

Guest		23-Nov-2008 13:15
A most unusual combination of colors in a great pose.

Janet Forjan-Freedman		18-Nov-2008 12:43
Very well framed and lovely capture!

Peter Ericsson		17-Nov-2008 04:26
Very beautiful! Such an unusual collar stretching up all the way to the back of the head. Sure was worth the trouble.

Guest		11-Nov-2008 09:34
Still a great bird, beautiful colours! V.

lou_rozensteins		11-Nov-2008 04:47
Beautiful bird, and I like the colours. Well done,.

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		11-Nov-2008 02:45
I like the softness of the colours of this proud bird.

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