I could not resist

taking photos of this bird taking advantage of the nectar in the aloes.

[Beverley]

I really like this gorgeous bird…

[Issi Bannerman]

This is a wonderful image. Absolutely wonderful.

[Susan Klassen]

Fabulous capture! You were there at the right time. Such a brightly coloured bird. Fav.

[winghong_ho]

Lovely shot. Fav.

[narayani]

Gorgeous colour!

[haskar]

Lovely curves line and colours.

[Susan Wakely]

Fabulous colours.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Great find amongst the aloes

[Babs]

What a beautiful bird. Shame his head is in the shade

[Zilli~]

Absolutely gorgeous

[Lou Ann]

Oh he’s beautiful! What a wonderful image.

[katy]

Beautiful light and fabulous strong colors

[Desi]

Wow. Perfect

[Bucktree]

Lovely capture and beautiful colors.

[Mags]

Marvelous colors!

[Kathy A]

I love the placement of his legs

[PhotoCrazy]

Love the colors!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent.

[gloria jones]

Oh my...fabulous capture of this colorful bird

[vaidas]

Nice

[Chris Jordan]

Beautiful shot Diana! So striking!

[Michelle]

Beautiful colours in this capture

[Corinne C]

Amazing pic with such an irridescent bird!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice

[Carole Sandford]

Fabulous!

[Heather]

Absolutely, Diana! Capture away! The light on its green plumage is outstanding! Fav

[Christine Sztukowski]

I love the colors and clarity of the bird, absolutely gorgeous

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nice shot- he's got his own built-on straw for a beak.

[Rick]

Great capture.

[Yao RL]

Just booked a trip to Botswana, I am so fascinated by the African birds, so colourful.

[Diana]

@beverley365 @jamibann @dailypix @wh2021 @narayani @haskar @wakelys @beryl @onewing @zilli @louannwarren @grammyn @seacreature @dkellogg @marlboromaam @kjarn @photographycrazy @mittens @seattlite @vaidasguogis @lifeisfullofpictures @bigmxx @corinnec @elisasaeter @carole_sandford @365projectorgheatherb @365projectorgchristine @olivetreeann @rickster549 @yaorenliu Thanks for the great comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@yaorenliu What a wonderful experience you will have there. Looking forward to seeing your photos :-)

[Lois]

Fantastic capture! Love the bright colors!!

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful bird & capture!

[Steve Chappell]

Beautiful bird

[Elyse Klemchuk]

I like this very much! What a beautiful bird!

[Junan Heath]

Gorgeous shot!

[George]

Wonderful contrast of colours.