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Morning Ritual
HarveyG


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Challenge: Free Study 2013-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa
Date: Jul 14, 2013
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/800s
Galleries: Animals, Birds
Date Uploaded: Jul 31, 2013

 The African Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) (formerly Wattled Plover), a seldom seen but not endangered species of bird in Southern Africa. This one was warming himself in the early morning winters sun and did not hold this pose for long once I stopped the car and started shooting. Outside temperature was hovering around 4°C (39.2°F). Such an unusual shot can only be achieved by rising at 4am and driving to the wildlife reserve in the dark to get the timing and light perfect, and hoping there's something photogenic waiting for you!

Not sure why some birds stand on one foot. I'll try find out on Saturday when I head back to the reserve with a group of friends/photographers for a private guided tour.

This image is © copyrighted 2013 by Harvey Grohmann. Duplication, publication, copying is strictly forbidden and protected by law. To obtain pricing and consent contact me via Photocommission.com

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 08/08/2013 01:47:23 AM
Guessed it was yours, Harvey. Up at four in the morning, eh? You deserved the shot. Much better than given credit for here of course.
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08/07/2013 08:51:11 AM
Now that's just plain silly! And what a terrific shot!
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 08/03/2013 11:49:58 AM
Nice sharpness, interesting looking bird
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 08/01/2013 01:18:48 AM
Up close and personal.
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