An excellent study of this beauty… ;O)
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excellent captures. wonderful photo – story of life.
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Great to have three stages of the one species.

Beautiful!! What a transformation. I would like to see one of these birds…I’ve got to head south to FL!
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All three exceptional photos Klaus. Funny, I like the composition of the little fuzzball chick the best but the color on the adult is gorgeous. This bird would be a lifer for me buddy. It’s amazing the stages some birds go through isn’t it?
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Beautiful photos and very interesting to see three stages like that.
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Spectacular photos indeed!
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Super captures. I’ve only seen a Purple Galinule twice (in South Africa) Beautiful birds; the photo of the chick is very special.
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Hello Klaus… Your photos are always stunning. I think one of the great joys of summertime is being able to watch the parents bring their offspring to the feeders. Seeing those fuzzy little kids trying to learn how to use a suet feeder is so touching. Many people don’t know what they are missing in their own back yards…..Michelle

Great close-up with wonderful lighting!

I am sure this bird looks pretty in person. Your presentation is another story! It’s your interpretation that makes it a masterpiece
versus just another pretty bird capture!

Such beautiful light!

Great shot, beautiful eye!

Beautifull capture