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Painted...
Kev23

Painted... (Rostratula benghalensis))

This is a female painted snipe that i had the joy of photographing in The Gambia during my trip in January.. end of day sunlight and the dark recesses of the mangrove cove made laying face-down in the mud worthwhile :)
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Habitat
Mangroves
Location
Kotu, The Gambia
Date taken
25 Jan 2014
Scientific name
Rostratula benghalensis)
Equipment used
Nikon d600, 600mm
delia todd
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This is beautiful Kev. Well done getting down in the mud to bring us this shot.

Good luck with the comp.
 
jimprichards
Excellent waterline capture, Kev!!! That beautiful reflection really adds an important artistic aspect that makes this brilliant shot even better. It is a perfect shot!!!


Well done... Well, well done!!!
 

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