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16-AUG-2015

Ready for Flight

Rainbow Lorikeets are very noisy and colourful birds
that take advantage of seasonal blossoms.
They suck nectar from Australian native plants.
This shot was taken in a friend's garden.

Nikon D600
1/500s f/5.3 at 200.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Elaine Simmonds 09-Sep-2015 10:19
Thank you for taking the time to
give your opinion, Michael.
I appreciate your comments.
Michael Edwards07-Sep-2015 21:30
Great combination of interest, color, action and art...
Elaine Simmonds 07-Sep-2015 11:28
Thanks again Hal and Pete.
Lucky shot.
hal 07-Sep-2015 01:05
What a very fine, well-timed image, Elaine.
Bravo !!
Pete Hemington06-Sep-2015 20:21
A beautiful bird - well taken and timed with the wings open like this
Elaine Simmonds 06-Sep-2015 03:30
Thank you very much, Terry.
Yes it is a native.
It is a Rainbow Lorikeet.
Very noisy, vibrant and energetic birds.
Terry_O06-Sep-2015 03:18
Is this a native bird, Elaine? What a beauty!! I like the effect you used in processing - a very artistic feel.
Elaine Simmonds 04-Sep-2015 01:00
Thank you for your kind comment.
rodelmetals04-Sep-2015 00:59
Beautiful bird!