Lilac-breasted Roller

[Callie]

Lilac-breasted Roller, Coracias caudatus, Gewone Troupant Enjoying a slight drizzle in southern Kruger NP, Mpumalanga, South Africa ~ D200; 200-400 f/4 @ 380 mm; F9; 1/160, ISO 400

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[Rassie]

Very nice, Sir. I used to have a fair amount of disdain for the D200 sensor. Same CCD as in the D80. I just didn't like those sensors. Noisy and easy to clip highlights with them. This image shows what a very capable photographer can achieve with less than perfect tools. Well done!

 

[Yezdi]

WOWWWW....what a beauty

 

[Callie]

Very nice, Sir. I used to have a fair amount of disdain for the D200 sensor. Same CCD as in the D80. I just didn't like those sensors. Noisy and easy to clip highlights with them. This image shows what a very capable photographer can achieve with less than perfect tools. Well done!

Koos ~ Thanks ~ I did about 30k images with the D200. Together with the D80, the worst Nikon ever, for me. It gave some wonderful images, but in general, there was always something lacking on the definition. When the lighting was good, it was good but harsh lighting, no go!

 

[Hawkeshead]

Interesting depth of colours, looks about to launch.

 

[Icarus]

Spectacular bird! Nice photo too.

 

[Kathy G]

Wow, spectacular image Callie. If the D200 was not a great camera, it certainly does not show its flaws in this photo

 

[Karm Redland]

Very nice, Callie.

 

[ingweDave]

love it!!

 

[gordon_g]

Such a beautiful little guy, what colors! Nice Callie!