Comment from theqbhawk
Nice artistic camera work
Great creative angle of framing
Nice color presentation
Thanks for sharing
QBH

 Comment Written 31-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks so much I really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from benhar
Good capture of this bird? Love the soft colours and detail. The eye really pops. Like the dark b/g and the textures in the branches. Good colour balance and well framed
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 31-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Julie, some have said it is a kingfisher others a kookaburra haven't seen kookaburra this colouring before so will go with kingfisher. :) Mary

reply by benhar on 31-May-2014

Mary probably a good choice I think. Really no idea but lovely shot *Julie

Comment from CappyGirl
This looks like a blue winged kookaburra, it can be difficult to catch them in Zoo's. Might be worth looking at the histogram for this image, as it looks like the highlights are a bit blown out, easily fixed in whatever software program you use. Just a suggestion, to maybe clone out the 2 sticks on the right side of the image, as they detract from the bird. The black background is good and works well. Cheers :-)

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Kim, easy fixed if you can use the programs unfortunatley I am not great with post production work :) Mary

Comment from photobeat
I saw many of them -they took my breath away- in carins ...I love the hint of the sunlight on the right mary, beautiful bird and well taken, beny ")

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Beny, appreciate your feedback as always :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of this Kingfisher shaped Bird perched there with an eye on you it's iridescent blue feathers along the leading edge of it's wings are glowing in the sunlight & it's eye sparkles with life. The dark background making it stand out in three D. A beautiful composition & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Susan, I really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
A fun and cute view with the dark background. A tad over exposed on the bird but still tells your story of a cute little bird.

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks George, appreciate your honest review :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely shot.He Is a kingfisher baby.I posted his large one photo before.Our Country say to him pilihuduwa.He Is a super hunter.Frog, fish,and lot of insects he catches all ways.Baby's eyes face action tree branch and b/g are gorgeous and great.All The details are great and you catch all are nicely.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your notes telling me more about the bird. :) Mary

Comment from Petal1960
It would have been 5 but when you say it is taken in a zoo I can not understand the black background? surely there was a natural backdrop, the detail on the twigs and bird itself is very good, he is almost smiling at you, well lit image.

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks very much, the dof used created darker background which was a very dark fence anyhow. Cheers Mary

Comment from MKFlood
unknown? did he forget his name? evil grin.jk. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the bird is great. the capture of the light is great. overall great job

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Mark :P always appreciate your humour and comments. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
I have never been to Australia nor seen your wildlife other than in a zoo. I would guess that this is a young kookaburra. It sure has nice pastel coloring which stands out well against the dark background. Very nice composition. I like the catchlight in the eye.

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 31-May-2014

Thanks Mike - had about 50% say kingfisher and 50% baby kookaburra but I had not seen kookaburra with this colouring so was unsure. :) Mary