I have many dreams, mostly ones one can hardly convey in spoken language. IÂ want nature and peace around me, yet IÂ do not want to relinquish digital photography. IÂ have a Nikon D200 with a very basic lens. I had a Canon 30D too, but what a disappointment. BIO I am 55, an IT consultant and tried my hand at diamond digging, computer programming, being a network & computer technician, web designer, amateur photographer, etc. I am a man of the bush and appreciate simple things. IÂ do photography assignments from time to time. I am privileged to live where IÂ do, (map), a rural area in South Africa where I can hear the lions roar just 12 miles (20km) from where I live. I love this site and the artists uploading their work and I don't think any other site offers this varied depth in artistic skills. Piet
Comments (78)
Onslow
Fabulous detail and colour - superb capture !
rainbows
It is a superb capture of this magnificent bird, Oom. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your wildlife with us all. Diane
supernova24
This picture brings back memories....of the unique wildlife in S.Africa. Nice work!!
drag
His colors are just simply beautiful. I go out every morning to feed the birds and hear them sing. We have the robins and the blue jays but nothing with so much color. Thanks for sharing the abundance of life in Africa. A most unique part of our planet:0)bonita
jinet
What a marvel !
DuckInTheFog
Piet, you do keep comming up with marvels...
sharky_
Everyone is coming up with new birds and here you are... Wow! I also haven't seen this one before too. Beautiful. Aloha
wingnut55
very nice shot.
nathalie06
Oh Piet, this little guy is so incredible !!!! And it's a very good idea to make a serie of birds, you'll make a duo with my friend Loloe ;o))) It's a very good shot, so neat and the colors and the details are.... magic ! It's the first time I see this bird, then I've look at some informations on a french website. For the french friends, the name is "Barbican promic" ;o)))) Have you heard his particular song ???? Mother Nature has been very generous in South Africa, and there is here a diversity incredible. I'm very happy to discover all that beauties toward your eyes. Do you want to came to taste a little Whisky of meditation with me now, and tell me about this little guy ???? Lol Hugs my friend, Have a nice night
LudyMelltSekher
Wonderful Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations!!
CavalierLady
Wow! Never seen or heard of this bird! How cool he is! I too, look forward to seeing more birds from your neck of the woods! Thanks for showing him to us! :)
P.Winberg
an unusual beautiful little bird...also very interesting information by way of the link. I have not seen one of these birds before...thankyou for sharing.
goodoleboy
Wow, what detail plue a myriad of colorful textures! Supremely superb capture of this avian, which looks like it's related to the Kingfisher. The blurred background really sets it off. Vunderbar!
Laelia
Never saw that kind of bird, maybe I could add " of course" You get great art to show us by your photographies and your explanations Hope you're going to continue that birds series Beautiful pic, Piet q:)
shahlaa
Oh what a beautiful colorful bird, excellent shot
VelvetMoxie
What a stunning capture! The clarity of this image is nothing short of amazing as are the wonderful colors and details of this bird!
jocko500
one of the most beautyful birds I see.
lior
Excellente capture:cute!
DennisReed
WOW! What a unique Bird! Thanks for the look!
Biffowitz
Very intriguing bird, its feathers look like scales. Fab capture!!
Squid123
Look at all of the colors in this little guy. Fantastic photo!!!
Zeldie
Ahhh Ek het presies net so een afgeneem die afgelope naweek, Oom Piet. Hy was net nie so naby nie... tsk Sjoe! Baie mooi!
Makena
The colours of this bird are absolutly beautiful, he or she is a piece of art:-)))great shot...
stuart83
What a stunning looking bird, excellently captured & presented Stuart
DJB
Very different bird. Your colour and the way you did not center it is very pro. I love it
cricri99
Whistle little bird!! spring is is coming soon!! superb shot!!
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
kjpweb
You couldn't make it any more colorful, could you? Great shot! Bravo!
elmurray
I have neither seen nor heard of this bird before. The clarity of this shot is amazing. Well done and I look forward to seeing some more!
odie
I am googling the National Geographic hotline as I type. Have they seen this yet??? OMG! It is stunning and they should buy it!. That bird looks like you could reach out and touch it. :0)