Rainbow Lorikeets in Aus

Rainbow Lorikeets in Aus · 08:26 PM

Took a series of photos of these Lorikeets in my neighbours front yard.

1st attempt to get close they all flew away. Not deterred I got in the car & drove across the road with the side window down - able to click away for some time.

The photos have been cropped but otherwise untouched.

Used Tamron 28-300 @300

Buddha Jones · 04-01-2008, 09:11 PM

That is awesome, I only get to see birds that colorful in captivity.

**xs400** · 04-03-2008, 11:14 PM

Nice work. I especially like the last one.

Arpe · 04-04-2008, 12:31 AM

The first 4 appear too dark to me, the birds that is. Last one is good.

daacon · 04-04-2008, 08:46 AM

Wow to see soemthing like those I have to go to the Zoo ! Couple are a little dark and a faster shutter speed would have helped but a nice series.

Bramela · 04-04-2008, 12:30 PM

Nicely done. I know how skittish they are. take off at anything. Have lots around my place. but difficult to get a decent shot. Rosellas I find even worse.(even with 400mm ) So I commend your effort.
Nice shots. I'll just have to keep working at it.

Mechan1k · 04-05-2008, 08:18 AM

I have not been successful with Rosellas either Bruce.

Nice work Kev .... I was lucky enough when i was down in Narooma (NSW South coast) that I was able to shoot very tame rainbow lorikeets. They were literally eating out of my hand.

Bramela · 04-05-2008, 01:18 PM

Great shot Simon. Yes lorikeets can eventually be tamed to feed from the hand. Ever been to the bird sanctuary at Currumbin, (if its still there)?. they were the most awesome, yet wild, example of that.

roentarre · 04-05-2008, 05:34 PM

Now your post made me home sick about melbourne. These rosella are everywhere everyday. Quite good that you could capture them clear and sharp in focus with so many within the same frame at the same time!

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Techiechick · 04-05-2008, 07:02 PM

Super shots Kevin, the last one is perfection, I love the pink background against the colorful feathers of these birds. My only suggestion would be to crop off the light top of the image which I find slightly distracting and the blured foliage on the right (just MHO). Thanks for sharing.

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04-01-2008, 09:11 PM	#2
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	That is awesome, I only get to see birds that colorful in captivity.

04-03-2008, 11:14 PM	#3
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,936	Nice work. I especially like the last one.

04-04-2008, 12:31 AM	#4
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	The first 4 appear too dark to me, the birds that is. Last one is good.

04-04-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Wow to see soemthing like those I have to go to the Zoo ! Couple are a little dark and a faster shutter speed would have helped but a nice series.

04-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Nicely done. I know how skittish they are. take off at anything. Have lots around my place. but difficult to get a decent shot. Rosellas I find even worse.(even with 400mm ) So I commend your effort. Nice shots. I'll just have to keep working at it.

04-05-2008, 08:18 AM	#7
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	I have not been successful with Rosellas either Bruce. Nice work Kev .... I was lucky enough when i was down in Narooma (NSW South coast) that I was able to shoot very tame rainbow lorikeets. They were literally eating out of my hand.

04-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#8
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Great shot Simon. Yes lorikeets can eventually be tamed to feed from the hand. Ever been to the bird sanctuary at Currumbin, (if its still there)?. they were the most awesome, yet wild, example of that.

04-05-2008, 05:34 PM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Now your post made me home sick about melbourne. These rosella are everywhere everyday. Quite good that you could capture them clear and sharp in focus with so many within the same frame at the same time! Mine

04-05-2008, 07:02 PM	#10
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	Super shots Kevin, the last one is perfection, I love the pink background against the colorful feathers of these birds. My only suggestion would be to crop off the light top of the image which I find slightly distracting and the blured foliage on the right (just MHO). Thanks for sharing.