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Rainbow Lorikeet by redfive
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14-FEB-2004 redfive

6th (tie)
Rainbow Lorikeet by redfive

Adelaide, South Australia

Took this picture at Warrawong Sanctuary here in Adelaide, a small wildlife sanctuary for endangered birds and animals. This guy is a rainbow lorikeet and I really like the way he stands out against the green foliage. I took this photo on a dawn tour of the sanctuary and it was already about 32 degrees Celcius. It reached 44.3 degrees for the days maximum, I'm surprised the animals were out at all.

Crop and brightness/contrast in Photoshop.

Sony DSC-F717
1/125s f/2.4 at 48.5mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time14-Feb-2004 09:07:11
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length48.5 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/2.4
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Sony Forums Challenges25-Feb-2004 22:25
Wow, this bird is just beautiful-- I didn't know they came in a rainbow variety. Very cool. --Nancy/JoseNoway
redfive 24-Feb-2004 00:21
I guess they just stay in the sanctuary because they get fed!
Also, the sanctuary has a fence to keep out feral foxes and cats, so I'm guessing its a nice place to live without any predators.
Katherine Stanback's Photos23-Feb-2004 03:26
Great capture - I love his beautiful colors, and the expression on his face!
Sony Forums Challenges23-Feb-2004 02:59
Lovely colors and you composed well, Ric... how do they keep them in the sanctuary?...Bee
Sony Forums Challenges22-Feb-2004 16:50
really a striking looking bird, well composed. I didn't realize their colors were in such distinct bands. -johnebones
Sony Forums Challenges22-Feb-2004 05:53
These are such beauties. Nice catch. Pattielu
Sony Forums Challenges22-Feb-2004 03:31
whoa look at those colors, so vibrant!!!! Windoze
Guest 22-Feb-2004 02:30
Ohhhhhhhh what beautiful birds these are. Nice color!!
Cherylm
Sony Forums Challenges22-Feb-2004 01:01
Beautiful bird, striking colors against the green background. Linda L.