Kapiti Kereru 0221 by paulknight

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The Kereru is an indigenous bird of New Zealand. The configuration of the tail when in flight was a surprise for me. It sounds like a helicopter when taking off as it is quite a large bird. I have blurred the background of branches and leaves to make the image of the bird stand out.

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Lens:	nikon 70mm - 300mm
Recording media:	RAW (digital)

Title:	Kapiti Kereru 0221
Username:	paulknight
Uploaded:	25 Apr 2012 - 9:13 AM
Tags:	Digitally manipulated, Wildlife / nature
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annettep38 (e2 Member)

25 Apr 2012 - 9:43 AM

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excellent in flight shot of this marvellous bird

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NDODS (e2 Member)

25 Apr 2012 - 9:44 AM

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Beauty personified, a fantastic image of superior quality.

Regards Nathan

saeidNL (e2 Member)

25 Apr 2012 - 9:50 AM

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Excellent and very well timed capture,
saeid

wonkers

25 Apr 2012 - 10:32 AM

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Cracking shot.

Jill

fificat100 (e2 Member)

25 Apr 2012 - 11:10 AM

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Superb shot of this bird.
Lavina

taggart (e2 Member)

25 Apr 2012 - 4:06 PM

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New Zealand has so many wonderful and curious (TO my eyes) species--- Well done here and a pleasure to view!

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