Lilac breasted roller

Kenya has many beautiful and unusual birds. We were lucky to get off some good shots on this beautiful guy, the lilac breasted roller.

[Arthur Loosley]

Really nice shot. How kind of him to pose like that for you! FAV

[Rachel]

Wonderful shot. This is such a colourful bird, and so iconic for Africa. Fav

[Wylie]

@wordpixman @888rachel thank you both for such a quick and lovely response. I couldn't stop shooting these guys at every opportunity but usually they disappeared to fast for a shot.

[Rachel]

@pusspup What lens did you take this with?

[Wylie]

Tamron 150-600, new for the holiday and now love it.

[sally agnew]

Oh my, what a stunning bird, love the lighting. Fav :)

[Debs Stott]

My favourite bird! Fav. Are you based in Kenya?

[Wylie]

@dibzgreasley this was a wonderful holiday in Kenya, now home in Australia. Are you?

[Wylie]

@hermann thanks Sally , worth the early start for the morning light!

[Candia]

Wow! What colours. Fav.

[Jan Rose]

Beautiful shot, he looks like he has been painted.

[👑 AnaZad]

Fabulous capture of this gorgeous bird. Love it as well as your project. FAV and follow.

[Krista Marson]

what a beautiful and colorful bird.

[Pete]

Beautiful wildlife shot

[Pam]

A beautiful bird! Great composition, and lighting.

[Kim Harper]

What an unusual bird!!

[Wylie]

@anazad511 thanks for the lovely comment and follow, follow in return.

[Wylie]

@pammerritt hi Pam,
Thanks for the comments and follow. Follow in return.

[Wylie]

@candia @jan20 @blueberry1222 @ishutter hi, thanks for your lovely comments, great that you enjoyed this gorgeous guy too.

[Kathy]

We have mostly drab birds here so it's interesting to see one so brightly and beautifully colored. Nice capture.

[Susanne]

Hey Wylie, he is the BOMB! Super shot and an instant FAV......

[Islandgirl]

What beautiful colors.

[Milanie]

This is a definite first for me - what absolutely gorgeous colors. You sure showed them off very well.

[Wylie]

@randystreat @skskunky @radiogirl @milaniet thanks so much for the wonderful comments and support! Delighted you have enjoyed the photo. Thanks to all for putting it on the trending page!

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Fantastic. Fav.

[Sam]

Instant FAV!!! Such amazing colours :)

[Newbank Lass]

Wonderful colours and so sharp

[Wylie]

@gigiflower thanks Sam, they were a fabulous bird, amazing colours!

[Warren]

What a beautiful bird nice capture

[Sheralee S]

Wow! He is so beautiful! Congrats on PP

[Sheralee S]

@pusspup @888rachel I also have this lens and love it but thought it would be too big to take on holiday. I guess if you are there just for photography then it's a must to take.

[Wylie]

@bella_ss @888rachel take along some muscle to carry it! But this was a good holiday for it as we were almost entirely in vehicle.

[Susan.T.]

A wonderful POV and such beautiful colours you captured on the bird.

[Jamie Moore]

Awesome colours and composition. Following.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

What a neat picture! The sky, the tree and the colorful, amazing bird! Wow, wow!

[Corinne]

incredible colors !

[Wylie]

@skippysue @kchuk @cocobella thanks for your lovely comments and follows. This has certainly been our biggest hit. Hope you enjoy future pics.

[Bernard d'Brienu]

Beautiful photo!!