Lilac-breasted rollers are one of the most iconic birds of the African savannas. Catching them in flight really displays all the colors in their feathers. This roller was perched in a small tree and I was trying to predict whether it would fly left or right. At first facing left, it ended up flying directly toward me, displaying the tops of the wings. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 2500, f/5.6 at 1/2500th of a second.
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Lilac-breasted rollers are one of the most iconic birds of the African savannas. Catching them in flight really displays all the colors in their feathers. This roller was perched in a small tree and I was trying to predict whether it would fly left or right. At first facing left, it ended up flying directly toward me, displaying the tops of the wings. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 2500, f/5.6 at 1/2500th of a second.
Wow! Wow! Wow!
What a gorgeous bird!
Ok that’s the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen.
Thanks Shardae. It’s been a long battle of attrition, but I think I’m bringing you around to feathers.
Beautiful bird,Beautiful Shot!
Thanks Bill.
what’s the deal with those things dangling from its tail feathers? Are those old usb cables or what?
Love this bird.
Thanks Sarah.
A feast for the eyes!
They do have a certain flare about them.
Fabulous!! Amazing shot. As bird photography goes, it can’t get better than this one!
Thanks Laura. All came together nicely for this one. Including the cooperative elephant who was blocking the road and enabled me to find this bird.