Comment from Jewell McChesney
Aw, he certainly is a shy one, giving you a view of its tail. It could easily blend in with the leaves, here. Would love to see its face. Nice capture.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

many thanks Jewell;
you can see his face on the previous pics;

Comment from bpellephoto
No kidding, a bird ya say! Hmmmm looks like an Artichoke.

I like the sky blue at the top and bottom. It is just the right amount to balance the contrast with the shades of green.

Interesting subject , well captured with good placement of subject in frame, well focused, the image is clear, well exposed with vivid colors... Bob

 Comment Written 27-May-2023

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reply by the author on 28-May-2023

many thanks Bob

Comment from MKFlood
She is embarrassed since you caught her with her love last week. I think the boyfriend is the one that gave you a mean look last week. Lol. Nice capture. the clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The angle of the shot of the back of the bird on the branch is great. The presentation is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023

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reply by the author on 27-May-2023

another GGGRRRREEEEEATTTT comment;

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Or he is trying to show his well-stacked colourful plumes. This is a good outdoor shot. The light is good. The colours are natural. Overall it has been composed well .

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

many thanks Sesha

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo of this guy and yup he looks shy from the camera the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting fine work here

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

thank you

Comment from Ray Gordon
Tis amazing how those feathers lay in several shades of green. Your DOF created a three demintional effect. You have all these beautiful birds by where you live and so many photo opts. Thanks for sharing. Ray

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

many thanks Ray

reply by Ray Gordon on 26-May-2023

You are welcome, Fred. Ray

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition suggests to me that there was something more interesting on the other side?
Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken!

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

just very camera shy;
lol;
thanks so much;

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
Another alien Rose-ringed parakeet perched above you looking into the far distance away from you. the sun shining down upon it highlights it's green plumage & it's perch. Interesting composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques I think it ruffed it's feathers as you clicked but for me it does not distract from the picture.
Susan

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

merci suzanne

Comment from Julie Lois Lau
You have achieved a remarkable clarity here in depicting the feathers of this parakeet. I thought it was a brussel sprout until I saw the tail (haha). I think your garden must be an unofficial bird sanctuary!

 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

in a nearby garden;
many thanks Julie

Comment from Chaxl
This is a very unique photograph. It could almost be a cute greeting card, maybe birthday? It has great detail, color and contrast.


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 Comment Written 26-May-2023

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reply by the author on 26-May-2023

thanks so much