Gibberbird

Gallery: AvianPosted April 30, 201196 views11 comments

These birds probably live in the harshest conditions of any Australian bird - the gibber plain deserts. Vast plains with an armour of small wind blasted pebbles. After so much rain there are a few ephemral bushes and grass but usually its just the gibberbirds and the stones.

1d2n 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/2000

cheers
Rob

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on April 30, 2011 at 3:32 AM

Besides the interesting storyline, which goes a long way toward making this image all the more compelling, in every respect this is a perfect picture for me; the exposure, the DOF, the detail, the warm and complementary colours, and the subject is simply delightful, very well done all round Rob :^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 30, 2011 at 7:06 AM

I especially like this natural desert setting, really compliments the birds color.
You say it's usually just the gibber bird and stones..don't forget the bugs :)
Techs look excellent, very well done Rob!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Another very nice image. I appreciate your posts not only for their technical quality and beauty, but also for what they teach me about Australia.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 30, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Thanks for the back story and explaining this species Rob...especially since I don't know anything about Australian avian species. This shot is simply fantastic! I love everything about it, but the two biggest things was the eye really pops on this and I really like how you managed to show the surroundings. Techs of course are top notch!

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on April 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM

The info creates an appreciation of the species, Rob. Wonderful image in all respects.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

I second what Rich has to say. It's nice to know that these place and birds exist. The surroundings really tell the tale of this bird's daily struggle.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on April 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Great stuff, Rob! Thanks for the info - it's a new bird for me.

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 1, 2011 at 11:47 PM

I agree with all the others, Rob. a well executed image, and the setting evokes what you say about the harshness of their habitat. the bird reminds me a bit of some of our thrashers, which often like the same desolate areas. I'm with the others in appreciating the opportunity to see and learn a bit about another continent and its avifauna through your posts.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on May 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Wonderful bird, setting, clarity, light.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on May 2, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Wonderful detail in the larger version and interesting habitat story. Nice job and techs for such bright light and that low perspective adds to the shot and gives that nice background, well done Rob, the larger image was a pleasure to view.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Great comp, great environment and awesome detail on the bird. I really like the soft feel of this as well.

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments