Comment from cleo85
Those two apparently like each other. It looks as if they want to kiss with the top of their beaks. Your photo has good depth and is excellent focused and exposed. I enjoy the refinement of detail and the realism of light and color. The colors of the plumage and the beaks is attractive. The birds are perfect placed within the frame. The diagonal presentation pleases the eyes of the viewers. The photo is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks Cleo was great watching the parents feeding little one who just waited so patiently. :)

reply by cleo85 on 30-Nov-2021

You're very welcome! :o)

Comment from JirinaInspire
Wonderful photograph of these two parents caring for the babies. Your patience did pay off with this great shot.
The colors are very nice, details are sharp and overall pleasing presentation.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Jirina :)

reply by JirinaInspire on 30-Nov-2021

Very much welcome.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the pair of Dusky Moorhens passing food for their chick between one another. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Susan the Purple Swamphens were great to watch.

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Beautiful capture of these two lovely birds. Amazing that the baby chick is nice looking at such a young age, looks like a smaller bird of the Mother. Beautiful blues/purples in these two Swamphens.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Glena :)

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 01-Dec-2021

Welcome much, Zilyram.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
What an interesting ( and attractive! ) picture this is,my friend!
These colorful birds made me think of 'The Caring Mother Reptile' ( the long extinct Maiasaura ) of the late Cretaceous who built large 'dens' for their chicks and supplied them with food until they'd grown large enough to forage in (relative ) safety for themselves!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks Sean - must admit some of our birds do look prehistoric, we have a Friarbird on the east coast that looks very much the bird from long ago.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 30-Nov-2021

Cool,Mary! : )
You're very welcome,my friend!

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that sweet mother and baby moment. Colours, textures and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well taken!

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks Nik :)

Comment from michiganmike
A very nicely timed shot. The behavior is well capturd and the galinules are well placed in the frame. A well composed shot with great colors.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Mike :)

Comment from alaskapat
This is such an incredible scene , it's wonderful that you captured both parents as well as that precious chick, it's interesting to see how different the swamp hen baby looks as compared to its parents, it's also interesting that both parents look alike, studying this image is so interesting , I like the interaction between parents and the way the chick stays under mom , it is truly amazing to watch nature in action, to know that the parents will be extra careful when stepping around the little one because of their big feet..
I love the deep blue color of the swamp hens and that red beak and the way it extends up on their heads, love the red eyes!
This is a wonderful image Mary, it really tells the story well, it's fascinating to see ! Well composed and presented! Thank you so much for sharing this!

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Pat your indepth feedback is appreciated. :)

Comment from MKFlood
looks like mama bird is saying to him.."our baby is hungry! so get out there and get us some food now!!" the clarity is great. the angle of the shot this bird family in the bush is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

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 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks Mark - yes mama did keep him very busy looking for food. :)

Comment from Carina Imbrogno
Wow what a tender picture. These birds are absolutely gorgeous. The colors of their feathers are so beautiful. What an incredible shot you took. It's absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing such amazing photography

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks so much Carina :)