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Shining Sunbeam
Stanley Jones

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis)

Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis subsp. caumatonota) Cordillera Blanca, Huascarn National Park, Ancash, Per, between Yungay and Yanama. Semi humid mountain scrub at ca. 4,670 m (15,321 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Semi humid mountain scrub at ca. 4,670 m (15,321 ft) elevation.
Location
Cordillera Blanca, Huascarn National Park, Ancash, Per
Date taken
August 2017
Scientific name
Aglaeactis cupripennis
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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That's a lovely picture Stanley. Quite a scarce arrival into the Gallery too.

Excellent work here my friend - many thanks for showing him to us.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Three stunners, Stanley ... wonderful info as well ... great work, my friend ... tfs ...
 
Tiger1
Three lovely shots Stanley.
Any problem with the altitude getting this shot?

Alex
 
Kits
What a wonderful name for such a lovely bird, Stanley, and a great study, too.
 
kim
What an amazing bird and what fabulous colours. The setting is absolutely perfect too.

A great composition Stanley, as usual.
 
jbpixels
Perfect name for this little beauty. Colorful and shining. Amazing picture.
Thank you for your comments. Still in pain. No idea what went wrong three weeks ago.
 

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