Sunbird 1

Artist: Elaine van Dyk
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Sunbird 1

Sunbird – Addo Elephant Park, South Africa 2008
Photograph

Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm

Greater Double Collared Sunbird -Nectarinia afra (thanks to Vickie Burt for her confirmation on this)

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Helene Kippert

Whatever it is it’s gorgeous elaine
Elaine van Dyk replied

Yes, they really are exquisite birds. Thank you for your response, Helene.
hilarydougill

almost missed this one, absolutely glorious imagery, wondrous bird and those colours are out of this world. beautiful picture, so beautifully composed. hugsxxx
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks so much Hilary.
Krys Bailey

Absolutely stunning image of this beautiful and colourful little bird!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks very much Krys!
StacyLee

Incredible creature!!!
Elaine van Dyk replied

I agree whole-heartedly. These must be amongst my favourite of the small birds that I’ve come across. Thanks for the feedback.
Rita H. Ireland

Just awesosme love it!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Rita, thanks very much for commenting. I’m pleased you like it.
MaryO

Welcome back Elaine.
A beauty of a picture. Lovely colours.
Elaine van Dyk replied

MaryO, thank you very much for acknowledging my return. It was a great holiday, with many wonderful animals and landscapes to see!
kimberleigh sarah

Never seen one of these before!! Their very beautiful little birds!! Great shot!!!!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Much appreciated kimberleigh sarah! They certainly are beautiful.
Sandra Chung

Beautiful! Looks like a variety of humming bird, or a nectar eater! (Welcome home)
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks Sandra. I believe these are the African equivalent of humming birds. They’re really tiny.
LindaMcCarthy

Amazing color and detail and what a great perspective! Beautiful work.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Very encouraging feedback! Thank you so much LindaMcCarthy.
Hippo

FANTASTIC shot! What a beautiful bird.
You should add this to the group “The Birds” – someone there should know what it is…
Elaine van Dyk replied

Glad you like it Hippo, and thanks for the suggestion – I’ve now joined the group and added both my Sunbird pics!
hugo

gorgeous capture love the sharp detail and colors
Elaine van Dyk replied

Hey hugo, thanks for you encouraging comment – it’s always a pleasure to receive them.
georgiegirl

Wow!! What an excellent photo!! Gorgeous bird too ;D
Elaine van Dyk replied

That is such an encouraging comment – I really appreciate it, georgiegirl.
velveteagle

What a beautiful capture.. Great work Elaine..
Elaine van Dyk replied

Much appreciated velveteagle – thank you.
GerryMac

stunning close up! amazing detail!
Elaine van Dyk replied

GerryMac, I’m terribly sorry for taking so long to reply. Thanks heaps for your feedback.
Sensiworld

Wonderful shot !
Elaine van Dyk replied

Sylvia, I don’t know how I missed this comment, but thank you very much for taking the time to do so.
Robyn Carter

Oh this is stunning :)
Elaine van Dyk replied

Apologies for the delay in responding Robyn. Your feedback on this photo is so much appreciated. Thank you
Rachel Stickney

Beautiful capture of this gorgeous bird! I have never seen a bird like this. Terrific color!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Rachel, apologies for the delay in replying. Thank you so much for commenting.
Lynda McDonald

thump thud !...................i luv this, i am hooked on birds
Elaine van Dyk replied

Much appreciated Lynda!
Solomon Walker

a beautiful bird, perfect photo!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you so much for that wonderfully encouraging comment, Solomon!
JDNarts

WOW!!! Stunning! Well done!
Lynda McDonald

eyeooooooooooow, amazing beauty and capture on this bird
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks heaps, Lynda…...yes, it is a truly beautiful species, and a lot of fun seeing them.
Elaine van Dyk

I’m very glad you like this one, JDNarts…....this is a pastime I take up when I don’t have printmaking facilities to make my images, or large blocks of time for printmaking.
Wendi Donaldson

Beautiful shot, Elaine! I think it’s like our hummingbirds here on the west coast of Canada – tho’ here they have a straight beak. Maybe nature has evolved their beaks out your way so they can find food – whatever they eat your way? Well done!
Stephen Colquitt

No wonder this is your favorite!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you, Stephen!
luis ferreiro

Beautiful image and bird..
Kasia-D

Wow, what a wonderful, vibrant bird. Great close-up capture!
Mark Elshout

WOW. Stunning shot. Beautiful. Think I will have to buy myself that ticket to South Africa!
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thanks for the feedback on this photograph, Mark. And yes, a ticket to South Africa will definitely reward you with many photo opportunities! Fabulous place…...I’m off on another 4-week jaunt around the Western Cape in a week’s time.
Vickie Burt

Great capture Elaine, and I agree with you. According to my book ‘The Complete Book of Southern African Birds’, it is a Greater DoubleCollared Sunbird, Nectarinia afra, and has a broader red band on its chest than the lesser of the same name. I love them, they are such busy, noisy little birds.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you Vickie! I really appreciate you looking it up in your book, and confirming what it is. Yes, they are delightful to watch – hoping to see more of them at Addo next week!

Have now changed the description a little and hope you don’t mind me referring to you, and directing readers to your profile page in the process
SusanAdey

What a stunning bird. Great shot.
Elaine van Dyk replied

Thank you so much for commenting on this, SusanAdey.
Vickie Burt

I don’t mind, and thank you very much Elaine.
Macky

This is a winner Elaine, beautiful!! Very difficult to photograph right? I had fun and games with this particular species. :-)
Elaine van Dyk

Thanks, Macky. Yes, they can be difficult because they are so busy. However, I found that this little fellow kept returning to this particular flower stalk, and he had a pattern happening as he fed on it. So it was really just a matter of sitting and waiting, and taking hundreds of photos (and hoping no one disturbed him).
jesika

A beautiful bird beautifully captured
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Elaine van Dyk

Thanks so much for your lovely comment, jesika.
Vickie Burt

Enjoy your trip to Addo Elaine, I am very envious. Really miss all the game parks :-((
Dave & Trena P...

stunning!!! excellent DOF
Elaine van Dyk replied

Your response to this photo is really appreciated Dave & Trena. Thanks.
Adrian Paul

Congratulatiions Elaine. This image has won the ‘Birds of Africa’ challenge in the African Art and Photography group. You now have the privilege of selecting our next challenge topic!
Isa Rodriguez

so gorgeous
Elaine van Dyk replied 26 days ago

Thank you very much, Isa!
nadine henley 17 days ago

what a splendid capture, elaine! I’ve seen birds in Queensland called sunbirds but they are yellow with a purple throat. Same irridescence though!
Elaine van Dyk 16 days ago

Much appreciated nadine. They are truly magnificent creatures, and I was lucky enough to see 5 different types of sunbirds on my recent trip to South Africa. I’m obsessed by them! Unfortunately I didn’t manage to get good shots of the sunbirds this time around, only shots that will do as references, so I haven’t uploaded them.