Singing Honeyeater

Gallery: AvianPosted September 8, 201084 views13 comments

If you find yourself in wasteland habitat in Australia - overgrazed, drought stricken, nuclear holocaust type habitat. Chances are you'll be sharing it with a Singing Honeyeater. Taken in July in SW Queensland.

1d2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f7.1 1/125 overcast

cheers
Rob

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13 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 8, 2010 at 9:59 AM

Nice, Rob. I like the included habitat.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Love the subdued light in this shot Rob. The little splash of yellow on the face really draws my eye to the bird. Great detial and comp as usual.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on September 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Great habitat shot Rob. The image does not convey the wasteland you talk of. Beautiful perch and a pleasing background. I really like the comp and the feather details are sharp. Wish the head was slightly turned toward you. Very beautiful Rob.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on September 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM

This is IMHO a very pretty image. But, as nice as the bird in the photo is if I was where you discribed I would want something bigger and tasty!. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Stephen Cunliffe on September 8, 2010 at 4:32 PM

I like the limited range of colors and quiet lighting. Quite peaceful as nuclear holocausts go!

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on September 8, 2010 at 6:48 PM

A new species for me. Very well done here Rob. I really enjoy the fine detail and textures.

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Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on September 8, 2010 at 7:01 PM

Plenty of that habitat in Oz Rob.

Just love the soft light here and there is so much detail to ooze over it's very nice. Great work as always.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on September 8, 2010 at 10:52 PM

he looks like he'd be right at home in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Rob. sweet looking shot, with nice habitat, great details, and a good looking comp. your images are always a treat, Rob.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on September 9, 2010 at 2:42 AM

Lovely pose, eye contact, detail and diffuse light. Nice setting too.

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on September 9, 2010 at 9:13 AM

Nice work Rob, you're right they are ubiquitous in the outback.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on September 9, 2010 at 10:19 AM

A very striking bird in habitat. Very nice Rob

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Comment posted by Axel Hildebrandt on September 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM

Great sharpness, eye contact and cool-looking bird.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 9, 2010 at 10:27 PM

A very handsome fellow to find in a nuclear holocaust habitat! I like the subtle colors and details here Rob

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