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Australian King-Parrot
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Australian King-Parrot

by Greg Oakley

Gallery: AvianPosted October 23, 2014233 views13 comments
One from a few weeks ago. This is a stunning parrot found in taller forests along the south east coast. Thanks for looking, Greg.
D800, 300 2.8, 1.7TC, f7.1, 1/500, ISO2000, flash

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 23, 2014 at 2:22 AM
Stunning is the right word. Beautifully framed in the flowers, complementary background and nice techs. Very nicely done. :toast:
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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on October 23, 2014 at 2:31 AM
Lovely capture Greg ! I love the bird's position among the flowers and diagonal branch. Excellent details and beautiful background. I wish this is mine ! :toast:
Registered on December 4, 2012, 51 Posts, 511 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 23, 2014 at 2:34 AM
Greg,
STUPENDOUS seems appropriate, funilly enough I was discussing the amazing birds of Australia with our local birder last night :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 23, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Whoa!!! This is not only a gorgeous parrot, you capture him in a great setting too. The details are wonderful and the composition very pleasing to the eye..

Sweet Photo Greg :toast:
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 23, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Wow! Those are some vivid colors. What a beautiful bird. Nicely captured in a pleasing scene.
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 23, 2014 at 11:17 AM
You do a fine job of capturing these beauties on nice perches. Another lovely shot, Greg?

Max
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 23, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Nice natural framing for this colorful species... An image one can look at for while - great work! Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 23, 2014 at 6:30 PM
Wow! Stunning bird and image. The background and settings are phenomenal too. You even got a perfect head turn. :toast: :toast:
Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on October 24, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Well done Greg! You always have the most stunning birds and backgrounds to match. Great setup! :toast:
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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on October 26, 2014 at 5:35 PM
I don't know even what to comment here!
One of the most beautiful birds and photos I've seen lately!
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 27, 2014 at 8:42 PM
Terrific colors and framing Greg. Great job as usual. :toast:
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Comment posted by John Robinson on October 28, 2014 at 7:38 PM
A Greg O shot from a mile off/ Speechless !
John
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 1, 2014 at 6:46 AM
Just lovely Greg - It almost looks like it's saying "Is that right, a little more to the right?"
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments