Western Bowerbird

Gallery: AvianPosted May 13, 2013276 views20 comments

April, Ormiston Gorge, NT. These charismatic birds are quite common in the Australian interior - as you wander around in the bush you often hear their characteristic screech.
D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC, f8, 1/500, ISO 800.
Thanks, Greg.

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20 comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on May 13, 2013 at 8:58 AM

Lovely setting and what a great looking bird. Very nicely photographed, Greg.

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Great techs and a lovely BG Greg.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on May 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Nice pose and background -- I like that touch of red on the birds neck

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on May 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Interesting looking bird nicely captured Greg. Love the comp and the background.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

Awesome colors, fine detail and love that rock perch

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 13, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Super sweet! Way to go Greg.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Excellent. A very interesting bird with neat plumage and position.

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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

super composition and the calling and sideways glance add even more to this lovely image..

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Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on May 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

the attitude ,wary look and sideways look all make with the composition ,not only a super image but an interesting one as well.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 13, 2013 at 1:25 PM

Beautiful bird and capture. It looks like Mother nature sat down to paint this guy and several days on finishing touches. This is really gorgeous, love the bird calling pose, rock and OOF BG. Really well captured!

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on May 13, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Beautiful bird, nice pose and BG. TFS.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 13, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Great Bird!!! A beautiful action capture of this unique looking fellow Greg. His face almost looks reptilian, I like the pink neck crown too.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 14, 2013 at 1:11 AM

Spectacular bird in nice habitat, and interesting behavior. The color palette makes the purple neck pop.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 14, 2013 at 12:21 PM

Terrific bird! Sweet pose, lovely colours in bird and BG, and the wispy greenery adds interest and balance.
Very nice!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on May 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM

Beautiful bird and background. Very fine details. Excellent job !

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Super image of this interesting bird Greg, love the calling pose and the rocks

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Greg,
Somehow I missed this Outstanding Post.
Well Done . . .

Congratulations on the WP.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 23, 2013 at 1:47 AM

Wonderful shot. Love the colors.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on May 24, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Hello Greg

Congrats on Weekly Pic

Bill

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 30, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Fantastic perch, wonderful capture, Greg! The detail in the capture enhances the look of the pattern in the feathers. Superb shot! Congrats on the Pick!!

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