Thursday, April 5, 2012

April 5 - Extreme close-up


I was in Sydney a couple of days ago and stepped out on the verandah when this friendly rainbow lorikeet came to see if I had food for him... (no, but I did get a rather interesting close-up as he walked towards the camera!)

11 comments:

  1. Up close and Bloody Personal! I am envious of one trusting you that much so unique a shot.

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  2. how lucky you are, I'd only see these on TV or in magazines!
    He looks quite happy to let you take his photo,one could say he is smiling, gorgeous shot.

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  3. Looks like he would really like to be your friend . . . as long as you have treats.
    Wonderful capture!

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  4. Talk about Up Close and Personal! Cheeky little dude!

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  5. Fun! Some birds remind me of dinosaurs but not these bright happy beings. Did you feed him/her?

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  6. Oh my gosh, this is such a cool perspective!

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  7. Superb shot....love the perspective and the look in his eyes

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  8. wow that's fantastic, great perspective. A kind I'd love to se in the wild

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  9. It#s wonderful, love this kind of pictures, and love the birds, too.

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  10. Lovly shot! you must have quick reactions to think of taking your camera out right as he was walking up to you!

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  11. Beautiful! How lucky you are to have captured this shot!

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