Last week we took a ride down to the Drakensberg to visit John, Debbie and the grands. As usual, we stopped off at Golden Gate National Park and enjoyed our [packed] black coffee and sandwiches in the car park. I wandered around taking photos while Grant organized the food. A male Southern Brown-throated Weaver landed on and posed on my helmet which was hanging on bike's handlebars. Isn't he a beauty. We've never seen this bird in that area before so this was a special sighting for us. (We'd seen him in a Ndumu Game Reserve, Northern Zululand in 2008) BTW I'm thrilled with this photo as I managed to get a clear image of the subject while blurring the background. Whoo-hoo!
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Gorgeous photo, Jo. I have to wonder how the bird is managing to stand on a rounded surface like that, but I'm glad he stayed to pose for you! What a beauty he is, you're absolutely right.
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Gorgeous bird, Jo.... I have never heard of that one... SO PRETTY.
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Betsy
What a beautiful bird! You got a great photo of him, too.
ReplyDeleteJust a lovely clear photo. Great job.
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Lil Bit Brit
It is a mighty shot and a very pretty bird. I'm impressed with your knowledge of birds. I like the blurred background too, i.e. short depth of field...Did you use the aperture setting ?
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous bird and such beautiful colors! An incredible capture as always, Jo! Hope your week is going well!
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Well done, Jo! 'n Mens moet talent en geduld hê met voëlfoto's!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo of a pretty bird!
ReplyDeleteYes … the photograph is outstanding in that the bird is in the forefront of a blurry background. His mellow-yellow, green and orange colours look feathery soft to the touch.
ReplyDeleteIt's a handsome bird. Congratulations on such a nice photo!
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Gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a magnificent photograph and what a great bird! I'd love to go birding where you live/travel.
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent picture, Jo, of this gorgeous bird! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteLovely - great shot and subject!
ReplyDeleteWow, Jo! What a beautiful bird. The colors on it are just beautiful. A great sighting.
ReplyDeleteWow! He's beautiful. So glad he was willing to pose for you. GREAT photo!
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A beautiful bird! Nature really has the best colours.
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