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Viewing comments for Page 17 "Morning Alarm Clock"Photos of our feathered friends
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Comment from outsideMAN
Just a shade or two on the dull side but otherwise a pretty good shot. Your photo is well composed, sharp, with reasonable exposure. I have enjoyed looking at it and reviewing it. Fine shot, well done.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
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Just a shade or two on the dull side but otherwise a pretty good shot. Your photo is well composed, sharp, with reasonable exposure. I have enjoyed looking at it and reviewing it. Fine shot, well done.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2012
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Thanks very much I appreciate your comments.
Comment from canon shooter
We have the same problem with the Mockingbird while we are in Arizona. The background looks very busy and I also think you need to crop it a little so that bird is a little larger. Thanks for the information. What is it?
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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We have the same problem with the Mockingbird while we are in Arizona. The background looks very busy and I also think you need to crop it a little so that bird is a little larger. Thanks for the information. What is it?
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks Bob, it is a Rainbow Lorikeet. They are a beautiful bird but oh so noisy.
Comment from Beansy
Well camouflaged bird hidden in the leaves. Sounds like you don't need an alarm clock. Shame his tail is missing
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Well camouflaged bird hidden in the leaves. Sounds like you don't need an alarm clock. Shame his tail is missing
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks Beansy, no we definitely don't need the alarm at the moment.
Comment from terry1938
Rainbow lorikeets are always a great subject. I have been subjected to the noise of 30 or more, but never 200 which would require hearing protection. You are a brave woman. I like your composition, although I think you could have centred your bird a little more. The colours are early morning subtle, particularly the leaves and blossoms. Nice crisp focus and DOF, well done. The Kookaburras wake me up in Autumn/Winter and those bloody awful birds that visit from Indonesia, Coells/Koells(?) do so in
Spring/Summer. I prefer the locals.
Well done.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Rainbow lorikeets are always a great subject. I have been subjected to the noise of 30 or more, but never 200 which would require hearing protection. You are a brave woman. I like your composition, although I think you could have centred your bird a little more. The colours are early morning subtle, particularly the leaves and blossoms. Nice crisp focus and DOF, well done. The Kookaburras wake me up in Autumn/Winter and those bloody awful birds that visit from Indonesia, Coells/Koells(?) do so in
Spring/Summer. I prefer the locals.
Well done.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks Terry, there probably aren't 200 just sounds like that more like about 50 of the very noisy birds in a very small gum tree. Haven't seen the one's from Indonesia, but we do get the occassional Kookaburra. :) Mary
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Well, they do chat a lot and everyone wants to talk at once. They are very social and intelligent birds. They arrived in Sydney about 25 years ago, even in the middle of the CBD en masse. They are also not intimidated by other birds when it comes to territory. If the Indonesians turn up, their morning cry ( more like a howl) usually commences at around 4.30am. WE have had the same visitor now for 5-6 years....the only time I wished, from time to time, I had a shotgun. Nice talking to you, there are only a few Aussies on this site.
Comment from mrobyn
I am not a seasoned art reviewer and can only go on personal appeal. I do like the colours in the photo - but find it very busy with all that foliage - for me I would have liked to have seen the bird positioned more to the viewer's left of the screen as the bird is looking towards the right, possibly even cropping it down so that the bird hugs the left hand frame.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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I am not a seasoned art reviewer and can only go on personal appeal. I do like the colours in the photo - but find it very busy with all that foliage - for me I would have liked to have seen the bird positioned more to the viewer's left of the screen as the bird is looking towards the right, possibly even cropping it down so that the bird hugs the left hand frame.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks for your suggestions, much appreciated.
Comment from Derek Redfern
Well focused and containing some really nice colours and textures. My main issue is that the birds tail has been cut off, and I would also like to see more of the bird, not the tree. Thanks for sharing it.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Well focused and containing some really nice colours and textures. My main issue is that the birds tail has been cut off, and I would also like to see more of the bird, not the tree. Thanks for sharing it.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks Derek, will have to get out there tomorrow morning and try for a clearer shot for you :) Mary
Comment from sguru
the colourful bird is so cute and the effort of you without disturbing the bird is greatful.it is nature and there cant be any negative comments coming on the way.good luck.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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the colourful bird is so cute and the effort of you without disturbing the bird is greatful.it is nature and there cant be any negative comments coming on the way.good luck.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments.
Comment from MKFlood
the parrot says..."im practicing for the circus..how am i doing so far?"...lol..just teasing..its a good capture. the clarity is good. the angle of the shot is good. the cropping is good. the capture of the light is good. overall good job.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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the parrot says..."im practicing for the circus..how am i doing so far?"...lol..just teasing..its a good capture. the clarity is good. the angle of the shot is good. the cropping is good. the capture of the light is good. overall good job.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2012
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2012
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Thanks Mike, appreciate your positive comments :) Mary
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you know mary you call me that everytime....the name is mark..not mike...but ill forgive ya anyway...wink.
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So sorry Mike-Mark, I will try to overcome my alzheimers in future,old age creeping up fast :) Mary