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Lapwing in Full Finery
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Lapwing in Full Finery (Vanellus vanellus)

A popular subject, but difficult to capture the beautiful interference colours when the light is in just the right direction.
Habitat
Edge of disused gravel pit
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent
Date taken
June 2009
Scientific name
Vanellus vanellus
Equipment used
Canon 40D Canon 300mm F4L Kenko Pro X1.4
wow look at those colours shine. You have handled the exposure well, not an easy task on these birds when the sun is shining brightly. Lovely photo :t:
 

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Britain & Europe
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