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    Not often I get a shot of these birds, and not common here locally, and they spend much of their time in the tops of the Eucalyptus trees feeding, but this one came down for a drink and wash from the old farm dam up the road from home. Lots of pictures taken, but picked this one to post as it was a bit more that a " bird on a stick ". Tomorrow is tipped at being a very hot 39 deg, so may head back up early morning to see what else comes in for a drink.

    Canon 7D + 500 f4 + 1.4 x TC....700mm, f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 400, +0,3EV, no flash, natural mid morning light taken by hiding within a thorn bush using some semi transparent camouflage netting to conceal myself. Cloned out a submerged branch from behing the main perch, selecticve sharpen, noise reduction to backdrop, slight crop


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    The unique pose with the ripples makes this a very appealing image!
    The red, yellow and blue of the face stand out nicely in this beige image.
    The part of the bird that is above the stick (the rump) is very bright which draws my attention.
    The face would stand out more if you darkened the rump and the top of the stick on the left.

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    Phil:
    Wonderful moment captured.Nice lights,tack sharp head and nice backdrop.
    Love the up side down pose,beautiful blue eye and water rings.Nice composition too.

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    Satish.

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    Interesting but cool position of the bird. The ripples add a lot of interest. I think the highlights on the perch and the bird could be toned down a bit.

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    Great moment captured, Phil. I like the pose, the showing of the tip of the tongue and the ripples on the water.

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    Phil, you have captured a very attractive bird in an unusual posture, as it hangs from the limb to get a drink. The ripples are very important to the image, holding my attention at the birds head, which is the strength part of the image. I would suggest that the image be rotated clockwise approximately 2%, as the concentric circles of the ripples currently run "uphill" as your eye moves left to right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Landwehr View Post
    Phil, you have captured a very attractive bird in an unusual posture, as it hangs from the limb to get a drink. The ripples are very important to the image, holding my attention at the birds head, which is the strength part of the image. I would suggest that the image be rotated clockwise approximately 2%, as the concentric circles of the ripples currently run "uphill" as your eye moves left to right.

    You're right, it is out of level, dont know how I missed that aspect, I will correct it...taa Mike

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    Thats a cool image Phil - and as pointed out, the head and the ripples hold ones attention. I hadn't noticed the out-of-level ripples until I read Mike's comments but a good suggestion.
    I found one of these honeyeaters sitting on eggs last week colse to my home - looks like I'll be tempted out into the heatwave conditions to grab a shot once the young have hatched.
    How wonderful for some to be enjoying a 'White Christmas'.

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    Very unique capture Phil. The pose and rippled water make for a neat look. The head is nice and sharp and like seeing the tongue. Well done.

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    Thanks for looking and useful advice, I went out again this morning in 39 deg heat and strong northerly winds, and got thoroughly cooked

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