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
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Comments (65)
rangeriderrichard
It's a great photo of this bird - thanks for the pleasing introduction.
Janiss
We are really happy with you... always superb shot, and this one particularly!
CavalierLady
They are beautiful...bet he could bite your finger right off! Impressive!
Burpee
You are a master at capturing these amazing birds! Bravo!!
Ionel
Beautiful and interesting bird! Excellently done, Piet!
odie
What a shot! I love the whiskers around that regal beak! Great detail and focal isolation. :0)
carlx
Maybe common bird South Africa, but i don't see similar in Europe! Beautiful captures and view!!!
st_fish
Their "snawels" are so different from other "garden" birds. Lovely capture - looks like its a bird upload day today! Hope you had a MARVELLOUS BIRTHDAY! Hoe jonk is Oom nou? 8;o)
Luka_30
Wanderful capture!
drag
Another interesting looking bird. With just a little bit of red. Wonderful Piet:0)bonita
Valerie-Ducom
Wowwww, very beautiful bird and excellent composition and color my dear Piet !!! EXCELLENT !! :)
MrsLubner
Another of these fascinating birds! The beak really gets me. So business-made. Fantastic capture!
Richardphotos
these are excellent captures.I am looking forward to more
1010
Exquisite Piet, you have such a flair for the right capture!
Shucoda
Yet another awesome capture of a bird... Well done mate! BTW Happy birthday! :)
LudyMelltSekher
BRAVO!!! A real jewel! Beautiful artwork. Excellent!! Congratulations!!
amberlite
another excellent catch to add to your aviary! :)
shahlaa
Beautiful bird...excellent artwork...
annie5
Another great capture Piet! your birds are special and i don't think we have those birds in Quebec..you're lucky! Fantastic shot as always :)
TwoPynts
I never see this bird(s) in my garden, so quiet a thrilling sight for me. The background is a perfect backdrop for these lovely avian portraits.
nathalie06
You've found a third Barbet ???? Have you found all this incredible family of Birds ? lol I'm really happy to see this other one, always with differents colors. It's a very beautiful bird. His beak is very particular, I don't know what he eat, but probably hard seeds. Thank you for your photographs Piet, I'm waiting them each time ! Have a good evening my friend. Hugs
Denger
Nice catch, Piet! I'm enjoying your ... Barbet series!
Petra-S
Brilliant!
Margana
Great capture and perfectly presented. He's a beauty. I love his little chin hairs or whatever they are. Quite fashionable, lol. Lovely work, Piet and hope you had a wonderful Valentine's day. -M :^)
bpclarke
Beuatiful! Excellent image. Bunny
wildgoha
do you have only so handsome birds there ? oh Piet ! super guy ! PTA captured him so super ! you are lucky !
wingnut55
very nice shot, the barbets are an interesting family.
rainbows
A superb capture, Piet. Such a wonderful little fellow. Most beautiul bird series. Di.
goodoleboy
Easily excellent, exquisite and elegant!!! Such sharp detail, contrast, beautiful colors and textures in this tweetie pie photo! Bravo, to say the least!
monjo71
I love your bird captures Piet. The birds there are so different than the ones here. Great shot! John