Galah chick

[John Cooper]

This young Galah chick was one of four - they all appeared fully feathered and ready to fledge but remained in the nest hollow for another 2 weeks. (not unlike some of the teenagers of today)

This one waits patiently at the tree hollow entrance for the parents to return with a full crop. The dark shadow behing the chick may not be desirable but it does suggest the deep dark hollow below. (excuses, excuses).

EOS 5, EF 100-300 F5.6L, ISO 200, 1/200 sec F11, natural light with fill flash, hide on 20 foot tower, tripod.

[gail bisson]

Hi John,
My favorite Australian bird!
A wonderful opportunity and you are capitalizing on it very well.
Good comp and light and I like the open beak.
I don't mind the shadow behind the bird and would not have noticed had you not mentioned it.
I find the image a bit contrasty and would adjust it a bit.
Gail

[christopher galeski]

very nice John,nice lighting,like the feather detail,good pose.thanks.

[Tim King]

Great photo, John. I especially like the raised crest. The lighting is perfect as well.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi John, excellent feather detail on the head, tack sharp, and I like your overall comp. Light, colours, flashwork, all good. Im fine with the POV as is, but wonder if moving your tower to the right, so when chick peers out, the head is against the distant BG, and not intersecting with the tree. OK, Im being picky.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Just loving this one. Only thought is to take a bit off the bottom. That is just my taste. Still a sweet image.

[Arthur Morris]

I too love everything about this one. Love the lighting and the nest hole, and of course, the bird.

[Arthur Morris]

ps: I wish only for a bit more head turn towards us.

[dankearl]

Beautiful Bird, well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

John:
Magnificent image.Love the beautiful colors,details,crest,open beak and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Cooper]

Thank you all for your comments and tips appreciated.