Comment from eileen0204
Mary, our local small zoo here has these wonderful bird. and I try to get each time I am able to go there.

Love these birds and the wonderful sounds they make.

Great visual and all techs are working well.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023

Thanks again Eileen, they are so loud sometimes you hear them and they can be way over the other side of the park but would think they were on tree next to you.

Comment from helvi2
Hi Mary, Looking down or sideways this is a great shot! This is one crazy looking bird! The lighting and focus let us viewers get a really good look at this fellow. Love the way you fit him in the frame too! Very nice and fun to view! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks so much Nancy :)

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo of this guy 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 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks so much James :)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful profile view of the Kookaurra perched on a branch above you seen in dappled sunlight & shadows. Artistic composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks so much 😀

Comment from Charlotte Morse
I never knew before what a kookaburra even looked like, I've never seen one! And what a great photo of this one!
It's beautifully sharp showing fine detail, especially around the eye and beak.
Exposure is very good - not easy in the dappled light - and I agree with you on the shadows, they work really well.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks very much 😀

reply by Charlotte Morse on 11-Jul-2023

You're very welcome!

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is a beautiful shot of the Kookaburra; it looks so large on the well-seen branch. The small peaks of blue are nice to add a touch of color. Would like to see it less up close or crowded, but it all is lovely.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks again Glena 😀

Comment from jennifer massie
I this picture beautiful background this is my favorite Great tail and the background is So Amazing remind Of the other animals Keep of the great work

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks 😀

Comment from Easton Bay
Thank you for capturing this delightful kookaburra. Yes, he is majestic and looks like he knows that he is in command of this territory.
The colors here are monochromatic and work well with the shadows. The image is crisp and shows off his beautiful feathers, eye and beak.
Bravo!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks so much 😀

reply by Easton Bay on 11-Jul-2023

You are most welcome!

Comment from bpellephoto
Hi Mary.. That's the trouble with wild life shots, they just never cooperate. But I think this take displays this birds disposition towards life and photogs quite plainly.

You are right about the shadowing, it certainly does work - excellent. Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of this Kookaburra.

Overall this bird is in fine focus. However the chest feathers are just a tad soft... Bob

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks Bob 😀

Comment from Sean T Phelan
LOL! I wouldn't know one Kookaburra from another or if they were looking right at me,Mary!
So,this is a fine looking picture as far as I'm concerned,my friend! : D
~Sean

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks Sean 😀

reply by Sean T Phelan on 11-Jul-2023

Absolutle;y,Mary!