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A family of New Holland Honeyeaters decided to gather on the one branch.

Family gathering by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**PJ1** · 06-30-2019, 04:42 AM

Very nice indeed, Rob. They are an attractive bird. In theory (or in Simpson and Day) their range gets up as far as us, but I have never seen one.

**eaglem** · 06-30-2019, 04:54 AM

That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great

RobG · 06-30-2019, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

Very nice indeed, Rob. They are an attractive bird. In theory (or in Simpson and Day) their range gets up as far as us, but I have never seen one.

Thanks! I think I've seen them near the Queensland border at least. The White Cheeked Honeyeater is more common on the coast in some areas.

Originally posted by eaglem

That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great

Thank you! I liked the arrangement of their heads in this frame and the bokeh is nice.

**Sailor** · 06-30-2019, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eaglem

That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great

My thoughts exactly, Rob. Great job, buddy.

Jer

**Lmcfarrin** · 06-30-2019, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

Very nice.

**dezertzebra** · 06-30-2019, 07:57 AM - **1 Like**

agreed, great picture.

**foxandcrow** · 06-30-2019, 01:00 PM

Not having seen one before, they are beautiful and what a great shot.

**SCGushue** · 06-30-2019, 01:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

A family of New Holland Honeyeaters decided to gather on the one branch.

Family gathering by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Nicely done. Really enjoyed the image.

C_Jones · 06-30-2019, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shot.

**ToddK** · 06-30-2019, 06:02 PM - **1 Like**

A remarkable photo Rob! Catching them together on the perfect sloping branch is terrific.

**MSL** · 06-30-2019, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

Just like a human family, no way to get everyone to look at the camera at the same time. I agree with all the ++ comments above but also find this a fun shot to look at.

RobG · 06-30-2019, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

My thoughts exactly, Rob. Great job, buddy.

Thanks Jer!

Originally posted by Lmcfarrin

Very nice.

Thank you!

Originally posted by dezertzebra

agreed, great picture.

Thanks!

Originally posted by foxandcrow

Not having seen one before, they are beautiful and what a great shot.

Thanks! We're very lucky in Australia to many many beautiful birds.

Originally posted by SCGushue

Nicely done. Really enjoyed the image.

Thank you!

Originally posted by C_Jones

Nice shot.

Thanks!

Originally posted by ToddK

A remarkable photo Rob! Catching them together on the perfect sloping branch is terrific.

It was very lucky. I heard them making a fuss all around me, although I'm pretty sure that it wasn't me they were complaining about. I got a couple of shots of birds on their own, then suddenly they all decided to have a family huddle.

slowpez · 07-01-2019, 07:26 AM - **1 Like**

Love it.

**PJ1** · 07-01-2019, 09:56 PM - **1 Like**

It occurred to me just after I posted, Rob, that your shot is surely worthy of entering in Australasian Nature Photography. You take some great images and this must be right up to the standard. I know it is never easy to get on the short list there, but this pic really has something. And "Family Gathering" is a great title.

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06-30-2019, 04:42 AM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	Very nice indeed, Rob. They are an attractive bird. In theory (or in Simpson and Day) their range gets up as far as us, but I have never seen one.

06-30-2019, 04:54 AM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,140	That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great

06-30-2019, 05:47 AM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Very nice indeed, Rob. They are an attractive bird. In theory (or in Simpson and Day) their range gets up as far as us, but I have never seen one. Thanks! I think I've seen them near the Queensland border at least. The White Cheeked Honeyeater is more common on the coast in some areas. Originally posted by eaglem That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great Thank you! I liked the arrangement of their heads in this frame and the bokeh is nice.

06-30-2019, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by eaglem That is one excellent capture, even the composition is great My thoughts exactly, Rob. Great job, buddy. Jer

06-30-2019, 06:43 AM - 1 Like	#6
Lmcfarrin Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 775	Very nice.

06-30-2019, 07:57 AM - 1 Like	#7
dezertzebra Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: So. CA. Posts: 180	agreed, great picture.

06-30-2019, 01:00 PM	#8
foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,994	Not having seen one before, they are beautiful and what a great shot.

06-30-2019, 01:43 PM - 1 Like	#9
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Originally posted by RobG A family of New Holland Honeyeaters decided to gather on the one branch. Family gathering by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Nicely done. Really enjoyed the image.

06-30-2019, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#10
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,084	Nice shot.

06-30-2019, 06:02 PM - 1 Like	#11
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	A remarkable photo Rob! Catching them together on the perfect sloping branch is terrific.

07-01-2019, 07:26 AM - 1 Like	#14
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Love it.

06-30-2019, 07:22 PM - 1 Like	#12
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Just like a human family, no way to get everyone to look at the camera at the same time. I agree with all the ++ comments above but also find this a fun shot to look at.

06-30-2019, 07:50 PM	#13
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor My thoughts exactly, Rob. Great job, buddy. Thanks Jer! Originally posted by Lmcfarrin Very nice. Thank you! Originally posted by dezertzebra agreed, great picture. Thanks! Originally posted by foxandcrow Not having seen one before, they are beautiful and what a great shot. Thanks! We're very lucky in Australia to many many beautiful birds. Originally posted by SCGushue Nicely done. Really enjoyed the image. Thank you! Originally posted by C_Jones Nice shot. Thanks! Originally posted by ToddK A remarkable photo Rob! Catching them together on the perfect sloping branch is terrific. It was very lucky. I heard them making a fuss all around me, although I'm pretty sure that it wasn't me they were complaining about. I got a couple of shots of birds on their own, then suddenly they all decided to have a family huddle.

07-01-2019, 09:56 PM - 1 Like	#15
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	It occurred to me just after I posted, Rob, that your shot is surely worthy of entering in Australasian Nature Photography. You take some great images and this must be right up to the standard. I know it is never easy to get on the short list there, but this pic really has something. And "Family Gathering" is a great title.

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