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• JoseMiguel (5506)
• [2009-01-21 16:09]

Hi Rick,
Hehehe, so funny the scene here, the R. Lorikeet seems to be seriously thinking about it.
Excellent POV to have both birds into the frame.
I can see the the effects of the winter up there, so good we're still in the warm January :-)
Congratulations and thanks for share.
My best regards,
JM

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• MartinL (0)
• [2009-01-21 17:00]
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Rick,

You got me thinking with your last critique of my Eagle shot.... I say we do a 'photography' exchange program of sorts. First we shoot Eagles in Canada, then we fly over to your part of the woods and photograph parrots ! It wouldn't be that difficult to arrange and I bet the change of scenery would be very interesting for both of us. At any rate, I find it so out of the ordinary to see parrots in a garden.. :) Looks incredible, especially comparing to what I am used to. Anyways, nicely done as always. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2009-01-21 20:34]

Hello Rick

I am amazed that such amazing birds visit the back garden.These are both very exotic looking birds to me.
Wonderful capture and well timed to get both in the same shot.
Lovely colour and sharp detail.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2009-01-21 21:11]

Hi Rick,

I laughed out loud at the title! The Cockatoo is one amazing looking bird. The Lorikeet is a real bonus sitting there looking at him. The contrast between the two birds is fascinating - colors and size. I can't imagine looking out the window and seeing these birds. I'll trade you a Roadrunner for a Cockatoo!!!

Jane

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• valy67 (8733)
• [2009-01-21 23:26]

Hello Richard !
Great picture of two beautiful birds, I really like it ! The back of the white Cockatoo may be a little over-exposed, but you managed to capture him with excellent details on the face, wonderful composition, beautiful colors (specially the blue sky), and the second bird is a wonderful bonus. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• Argus (35107)
• [2009-01-22 3:23]

Hello Rick
An excellent capture of Suphur-crested Cockatoo and Rainbow Lorrikeet in the BG taken from a great POV with fine sharpness, great lighting and set in a pleasing composition.
TFS
Cheers,
Ivan

Thanks for your kind critique on my 500th!

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• uleko (2877)
• [2009-01-22 6:00]

Hello Rick,
I like your caption! Great to see these two beautiful birds together against the blue sky. Great focus on the Cockatoo in a nice pose. Difficult light that you managed very well.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• jpdenk (2061)
• [2009-01-22 8:54]

Hi Rick,

What beauties! Excellent composition and exposure. That's a tough light situation, a white bird in bright sunlight, you've done as well as one can do in that situation without resorting to fill-flash.

I find all Parrots and their relatives to be fascinating, wish we some here. Our little native Carolina Parakeet is long extinct. We do have one exotic that's tough enough to survive our winters, Monk Parakeets from South America, but they're pretty rare.

Thanks,
John

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• inked (769)
• [2009-01-23 5:57]

Great shot of these two Richard.. I don't get the Cockys at my place but Galahs instead. Nicely composed and captured. well done, tfs
Gethin