Blue-winged Kookaburra
While looking for crocodiles (unsuccessfully), Dad and I came across this Blue-winged Kookaburra at Freshwater Point, near Sarina. He was surprisingly tame and I was able to get close enough to fill the frame (about 4-4.5m).
View all photos taken: Friday, 1st October 2010, This photo: 5:04pm
great shot
You've gotta be happy with that.
I'd crop away some of the top, but otherwise, lovely image. Lots of detail and the light was kind to you and this little feller.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/hairygit] Thanks!
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/xenedis] Yes, I was tempted to crop (and probably will eventually), but wanted to post "as is" to illustrate just how close I got to this guy.
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
merry merry king is of the bush is he
laugh Kookaburra laugh
how gay your life must be
Old words but somehow still fairly apt.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportmanqld] Indeed! If only he was on a gum tree and not a treated pine fence.
Excellent details David and the color/WB is really natural
Well done.
As said in AP - he needs a bath :-)
Love the shot though David - awesome detail
High class Photography, my friend.
Cute little one ;)
Sharp detail & colours David!!
Best photo of these guys I've seen yet ( other then the zoo) fantastic detail.
The colour in those wings is bloody amazing. Always nice to get to something so close that's so pretty. Top work David!
Wonderful image. So sharp and clear
I really like your animal photo!
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I wouldnt crop it, just to be different, the blue at the top echoes the fluff under his wing, hes much prettier and far less dangerous than some old crocodile too !
Good one, Dave !
I love the northern variant of the kookaburra however find the laugh of this one quite disturbing when used to the southern counterpart. Great shot.
so gorgeous, I have never seen one before, thanks for sharing a fab image, kudos!
Simply beautiful. This is one bird on my wish list when I visit Australia. My friend from Perth told me they are attracted by BBQ?
What a cool bird!
SUBLIME shot! very cool dute bird :o)
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/accesser] Not bad for an overcast afternoon. Had to pump up the ISO for shutter speed though.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jameslagden] Thanks James, was good to get some birding in.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathrine-carter] Sure does need a bath, but he didn't seem to care ;-)
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/a1studiophotography] Thanks!
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kanegledhill] Indeed - speaking of cute-little-ones... where are the photos eh ? :P
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/36021204@N03] Thanks Adam. Didn't get a lot of photography in on the holiday - rained a good portion of the time we were there, so it was good to get a couple of bird shots when I could.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/wombat44] My bird book says they occur as far south as Brisbane, but I've yet to see any around these parts.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradchiplin] Absolutely Brad. 'twas quite surprised when he let me get as close as that out in the open.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandraphotos] Thanks Alexandra. Good to see these guys out in the wild. :)
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/33085391@N00] Be that as it may, I've shot these before, but I've never seen a wild crocodile. :P We went to one beach near here that had a recent crocodile sighting, and despite there being bait in the water (2 dogs and their owners), there was no crocodile to be seen :(
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnmleung] Thanks Ming :)
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/smreid] I've yet to hear what sound these guys make. The few I've seen have always been silent.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/maureenbond] They're more common up north.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/shark_spin] Normal Kookaburras (the Laughing Kookaburra) is easily spotted and does indeed hang around BBQs. This variety (the Blue-winged Kookaburra) is somewhat harder to come by.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/sevenbrane] Quite so :)
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/34667163@N03] Thanks Ria :)
A lovely little bird, the colour of his feathers are almost like opal, well done!
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/54303895@N03] Quite :)
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Stunning shot, congrats
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Very nice pic! love it
Have a nice day.
Great shot! Love the colors!
Fabulous picture!
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nice colors
Wonderful close up detail.
Brilliant in every way!
I can't add anything, but another "great shot!" comment! I just hate favoriting without leaving a comment as to why. Well, I can add that this is incredibly crisp!
great to see this beauty. wow..cool shot.
greetings from Southern Ontario, Canada!
So nice
Well done Dave.... It's surprising, I recently did some shooting and managed to capture a Kookaburra he was tame as well.
They really are a lovely bird and blue winged ones are divine!
Lovely photo my friend!
Cheers.
bennie
Amazing capture
Very well done!
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ross_m] Kinda handy in that I could get that close to start with. Was rapidly approaching minimum focus distance.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/unrelatedpatterns] Yeah it's sometimes hard to comment on something without sounding glib. Thanks :)
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/flipkeat] Greetings from Down Under ;-) At least the temperature would be more agreeable up your way at the moment.
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bf737] Thanks Bennie. Yes Kookaburras seem to have taken to suburban living and the presence of people quite well.
Wow. What an odd bird! Love the name too.
fantastic! wow. this is amazing, excellent timing!
excellent!
Is that a new lens you have? How do you find it? Is it very heavy?
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/42495072@N00] Nah, I've had this one for ages. 400/5.6L
It's relatively light, quite hand-holdable, no IS though so you need to be steady or pump up the ISO.
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Wonderful bird photo !
well catch
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This is gorgeous :) I love the blue colour on his wing!
that is one serious bird. love the shot :)
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gorgeous!!