Rose-ringed Parakeet - noisy but beautiful

[Richard Flack]

Rose-ringed Parakeet – Psittacula krameri

These beautiful, introduced parakeets have become a regular attraction in our home suburb in Johannesburg. One thing is for sure, you will hear them before you see them!
Here is to hoping they pick a breeding spot at least 2km from our home.


Location: Irene, Centurian
Date taken: 08 June 2013
Photo details:
Canon EOS 7D
100-400mm f5.6
ISO 320
Shutter speed 1/1600
F stop 5.6
Exposure bias 0

[hennieloots]

Hi Richard - Great IQ and I love the clarity in the eye. I like the pose peeking out of the tree. IMO I would crop the LHS to get rid of the BG beyond the tree in the RHC.
TFS
Cheers
Hennie

[Marina Scarr]

I love this image. It has so much interest and I just love the color palate and the pop of the bird. I ihad the same thought as Hennie with reference to comp, and it works well. That said, It works quite well as is also. I find this a truly powerful image.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, HA and tree bark. I agree with Marina and Hennie on the comp suggestion. Nice image Richard.