Preening Galah

[Ian Colley]

An image from early this morning, a mate was kind enough to lend me a 2xTC to try for a few hours while I am still trying to make up my mind re new gear, the extra reach was really noticeable.

The bird was one of a small group feeding on my neighbours lawn. This particular bird was resting on the top of a small garden stake.

Olympus E500, 50-200mm, 2 x TC

RAW, manual 1/100, f 6.8 ISO 400.

Full frame with some canvas added to the top. levels, curves, smart sharpen.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful bird, nice background and exposure. Only wish for some room at the bottom.

[Lana Hays]

Ian
Lovely bird and wonderful colors. I'm with Fabs on wanting a little more room on the bottom. Well done.

[Simon Bennett]

Very nice job Ian - interesting pose, plenty of detail and smooth background.

[James Salywoda]

Other then alittle more room at the bottom this is a beautiful shot Congrats!!!

[Alfred Forns]

Ian the colors are just perfect !!!! All colors !!!! Appealing and beautiful bird !!! Just the mentioned room at the tail !!!

[Rosl Roessner]

Hi Ian,
very pleasing colours and nice behaviour.
Congrats to you! I also whish for more room at the bottom....

But sweet as presented!

[Ian Colley]

Thanks for the comments everyone, very much appreciated. Hopefully I will get another opportunity to to try this again.