Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Rainbow Lorikeet
‹ PreviousAvian GalleryNext ›

Rainbow Lorikeet

by Simon Bennett

Gallery: AvianPosted March 13, 2010185 views18 comments
This bloke was sitting on a picnic table at Pebbly Beach NSW, so had to go for a close portrait.

Canon 7D, EF70-200 f/4 IS @ 185mm, handheld, ISO800, 1/60, f/8, cropped for composition.

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 13, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Stunning detail Simon and being in the shade you haven't lost any of the colour

cheers
Rob
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on March 13, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Simon

This is one of the best Rainbow Lorries I have seen posted here because the colors look so very natural and not oversaturated. Lovely details, the reflection in the bird's eye is awesome and I think that the bird being in the shade worked in your favor.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Maile on March 13, 2010 at 8:05 AM
What everyone else has already said Simon, just amazing colors, eye, texture!!! Incredible.
Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments
Comment posted by Alexander Vasiljev on March 13, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Simon, I just love close ups of pretty birds. Very nicely executed, sharp detail and beautiful colors.
Registered on February 20, 2009, 35 Posts, 64 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 13, 2010 at 9:32 AM
A superb portrait Simon. Detail and colors are wonderful.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on March 13, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Wow. The colors just jump off the screen at you. Very very pretty. The details in the larger version are great. Thanks for sharing one that we don't get to see up here in the north.
Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 13, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Great closeup portrait. Very sharp and wonderful detail. It's just to bad you couldn't find a more colorful bird! :wink: :wink:
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Saunders on March 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Would you look at those colours ! A treat for the eyes Simon . Excellent detail too :toast:
Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments
Comment posted by Bryan Hix on March 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Agree with the other comments, wow those colors rock and the sharpness is razor. Certainly a wall hanger! :toast:
Registered on June 13, 2008, 117 Posts, 755 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on March 13, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Lovely bird that I have only seen in the zoo. You have captured the colors very well. The detail is superb.
Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 13, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Killer portrait and I absolutely love that periwinkle color you captured. I like that you can see the scenery in the eye. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 13, 2010 at 10:49 PM
A wonderful job on the exposure of all those gaudy colors, Simon. Exquisite detail. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Kevin Thompson on March 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Awesome colors Simon...Well done!
Registered on March 15, 2005, 114 Posts, 2639 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on March 14, 2010 at 9:34 AM
what wonderful color and detail! this is a beauty, Simon!
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 14, 2010 at 2:49 PM
He's gorgeous Simon, sweet shot :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lotito on March 14, 2010 at 9:08 PM
Color, Color and More Color, Wonderful sharp head shot of this stunning bird.
Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments
Comment posted by Bob McQuade on March 15, 2010 at 9:32 PM
What an incredible bird beautifully captured.
Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 16, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Amazing, what a kaleidoscope of colors presented on this bird, very nice, a pleasure to view.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments