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Three's company


Three's company
Photo Information
Copyright: Mike Wong (TheUnknown) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 82 W: 19 N: 118] (627)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT, Tamron AF55-200mm F/4-5.6 LD MACRO Di II
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-05 9:54
Viewed: 2246
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The colorful sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis) was not named for the sun, but rather for the sunset. Considered the most beautiful of all conures, these golden beauties make excellent pets. The sun conure is found in the northeastern coast of South America. They are approximately 12 inches in length, including their long tail. Their body build is slender, and their feathers are bright, iridescent shades of orange, blue, yellow and green in combination over almost any part of their bodies.

Sun conures are inquisitive and playful, active, spunky and curious. They love to play with toys and are entertaining as they jump, swing and have a wonderful time. Suns are active climbers and will often hang by one foot from the top of the cage while swinging back and forth.

Sun conures are friendly and love to be cuddled and handled by their owners. Tame, hand-fed suns are devoted to their owners and have a reputation for being the "sentinels" of their human's home. They often stop their activity to listen intently if they hear any noise, and are quite adept at notifying their owners of any perceived "intruders."

Suns can sometimes learn to speak a few words clearly, but their talking ability is limited. Their natural call is typically loud and raucous but hand raised suns often do not learn the scream associated with the conure family.

Most conures live 15 to 35 years.
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  • aan (127)
  • [2006-10-05 10:55]

amazing color.... i love it

Hey Mike
What a colorful shot,
nice composition,good lighting.

Regards
Fartash

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  • DOBIS Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 16 N: 170] (632)
  • [2006-10-05 11:24]

Hello Mike,

wonderfull picture of these birds. Great pov, composition, details, contrasting bg and fantastic colours.

TFS
Dobis

So nice birds, very attractive. I like it. Good job.
Thanks for sharing.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-10-05 14:17]

Lovely composition, POV and amazing colours

TFS

Karan

Hi Mike,

SUPERB shot
Great POV, colours, DOF and compo

TFS Thijs

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-05 21:44]

Hello Mike

Another lovely shot of these birds.The colours are well saturated ,vivid and bold.A wonderful composition very well balanced.Excellent POV and DOF .TFS

Rob

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7801)
  • [2006-10-05 22:49]

Hi Mike
Nice shot 3 good friends :) Good colours, sharpnes, details, BG, light and POV.
Well done

osse

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2006-10-06 1:59]

Hello Mike,
I like very much your trio. The bird are superb with their vivrant colors. The composition on the branch is great. Exposure, sharpness and DOF are excellent.
Congratulations and TFS.

Hi Mike

Congrats on a great colourful shot. A beautiful trio. Nice quality shot. TFS.

Hello Mike,
Wonderful use of the principle of three!
Awesome clarity in colours, very eye-catching...
Nice framing, fine textures and details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Mike,
These parrots look very similar to the Ararajuba of Brazil. Love birds of all sorts.
This image of yours is well registered for clarity, focusing, POV & DOF. It also carries an Excellent frame. The notes are EDUCATIVE.
Well PRESENTED. Bravo!!!
Greetings from Mario in Canada.

Gorgeous colors!!! Very cute birds, and an educational note. This is a great capture. Thanks for sharing.
Christan

Hello Mike
I just love the colours of your Sun conures, so warm and bright. Your image is sharp an the composition of the three sitting on a branch is nice. Another intelligent bird with lots of character by you notes.
TFS Janice

Mike,
What I don't like (overstatement) are the rings and the fact that the tail isn't there.
That said...three similar Sun conures. Good compo, colors, sharp..
TFS
Annick

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2006-10-08 4:10]

Belle composition , image trés colorée et trés nette. Beaux détails
TFS

jojo

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-10-20 7:17]

Hi Mike,
what a geourgeous threesome. Beaytiful image with superp colors and wonderful sharp details.
Very nice work.
Sky

Hello Mike,
Striking colours! No wonder why they are called sun conures! Very nice backlight. Nice contrast with the green background.
Best greetings,
Michal

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