My first Hoopoe! (Upupa epops)

I4ani · Apr 26, 2008

A 1st maybe ,but what a cracking one to start off with, excellent.

Digiscoper321 · Apr 26, 2008

So would i,Marise! Superb shot. Hoopoe to see one some day.

Akihaka · Apr 26, 2008

Congrats, Marise. Would be first for me too. Impressive light. Beautiful work. :clap:

postcardcv · Apr 26, 2008

very nice shot - they are such smart birds

ken1940golf · Apr 26, 2008

Brilliant, really pleased for you Marise!! complete with a meal :t::t::t:

scottishdude · Apr 26, 2008

they are not easy are they ! very nice Marise congratulations

Gordon Piper · Apr 26, 2008

Lovely shot I would love to see one so close, Well done. Gordon

Mahsleb · Apr 26, 2008

Great shot Marise, Well done!

Peter Withers · Apr 26, 2008

What a cracker Marise!

Such detail, it almost looks flashed as the bird is lit so well away from the background.:clap:

bru.b · Apr 26, 2008

A superb detailed portrait for your first hoopoe,Marise :t::t: ...and a very busy bird