Comment from Sange
It's always special to see and capture a rare find Mary. My brother and I traveled to the other side of Florida to find the Reddish Egret.
So I understand and share in your excitement of these two beauties.
Superb clarity, sharp focus and fine exposure.
Well done ;)

 Comment Written 28-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022

Thanks so very much Sandra :)

Comment from Matt P
I like this photo of the two birds eating watermelon. Your focus is excellent. It's interesting how one bird has a blue face and the other has a black face. They stand out well against the green background. This is a very good photo.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022

Thanks so much, the Juvenile will change color to match the adult blue face when older.

Comment from ElliR
Such beautiful birds. Nice moment that you've captured. Plenty of detail and a complementary background.
Superb light and colours in this fabulous presentation.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2022

Thanks so much :)

Comment from avmurray
You have pictured these two Honey eaters so well, and they seem to like the water melon very much, and from your notes I understand that this must have been your lucky day. The two of them are standing out from the background in an excellent way.

The photo is very sharp, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in both birds. The exposure is spot on.

The format you have cropped the photo into is working well, and the birds are well placed within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo Mary, and with an excellent DOF.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks so much Annie, it was definitely an exciting find. :)

reply by avmurray on 03-Oct-2022

You are more than welcome Mary.

Comment from supergold
obviously they also like watermelon, not only honey; lol;
an excellent close up Mary of mother and baby taken with sharp details; I like the blue face of the baby;

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks so much Fred appreciate high rating and feedback :)

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
The birds are darling. Enjoyed your commentary. Like the olive greens, whites, blues and blacks in the Honeyeaters. The grass is vibrant, rather lush. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks very much Glena :)

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 02-Oct-2022

Welcome. Lovely birds, adorable fledging.

Comment from jesuel
what a great photo of these two feasting birds the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have framed it in fine work here

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks so much James :)

Comment from cleo85
I have never seen those birds, not even in aviaries. I think that they are beautiful. Their unusual coloring is attractive. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the realism of light and color and the refinement of detail. The photo is perfect composed. The birds are well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks very much Cleo was very exciting seeing them as they are so rare in our home state.

reply by cleo85 on 02-Oct-2022

You're3 very welcome! :o)

Comment from Daphne Oberon
These are extremely striking looking birds in sharp focus. Congratulations on noticing them and taking the photograph. How is it that the face coloring is so different? Is one a female and one a male? Hmmm I gather from Wikipedia that the juvenile will turn blue. How interesting!..

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks so much - yes the juvenile turns blue as he/she gets older.

Comment from liseworks
Great photo, lovely details of the feathers can be seen well by your focus, love the colours of these birds, I have never heard of these before, I hope they start to become more populated

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2022

Thanks so much, they are secure conservation listing in the Eastern States so hopefully numbers will improve here in South Australia.