Comment from Amira Nadeem
This is amazing. See birds and animals notice the people around them and they feel loved when someone stops by. The moment you were leaving it, it was aware and did not like the feeling. The face of the parrot seems very loving.

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2014

Thanks Amira your feedback is appreciated. The bird did make me jump as it went for the camera lens which I had up to the cage :)

reply by Amira Nadeem on 28-Sep-2014

Oh lol... It seems a pretty naughty one

Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good close up of this beautiful bird - I don't like to see any bird or animal caged although I know they have to be sometimes. This one is very impressive and I like the angle you used.

Lighting and focus very good. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014

Thanks Suzanne, these ones are very popular pets but you are right no bird should be caged unless they are hurt and can't fend for themselves.

Comment from Mara del Mar
Really adorable, not? A great close up of the cockatoo. Love the facial expression. Excellent lighting, vivid color, good texture and sharp focus, good composition and frame. Well done
Mara

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks Mara - they can be pesky birds but you have to love them (except when you get about 500 flying over your house and squawking). Appreciate your encouraging feedback.

Comment from Sange
Fine exposure handling the white Mary! 👏👏👏👏😉
Fab close up profile of this sweet bird. GreT focus and fab feather details.
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 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks for the encouraging feedback and claps 🙅👧

Comment from gidavidson
What a fun experience with this cute little friendly one. A very nice profile view, focused and framed with the ever so cute yellow head feathers.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks George your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺

Comment from MKFlood
my grandmother had one of these and i learned real quick not to get my fingers near the cage..wink. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the bird is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks Mark yes this one made me jump as it went for camera lens I had right against cage wire 😀

Comment from snowblaze
LOL -- entertaining artist notes! I do wish the photo was a bit more brightened -- so that we could see his lovely -and well focused - feathers. Really like his sassy undo feather! Nice shot.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, have reloaded a version which I brightened. Hope you like this one. :) Mary

reply by snowblaze on 24-Sep-2014

I upped the rating. ...Hope you like it better too!

Comment from Anita colyer
Great shot of this cockatoo.
Very nice close up. Great colours.
Detail is great ,very nice portrait ,
Very nicely framed.thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks so much Anita, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from photobeat
this is a typical oze shot mary, I see 1000's of them here every morning. lovely shot and love the pose, well done indeed, by the way, please check your facebook, I replied, beny ")

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks Beny, will check it out appreciate your help with that. We had more white corellas this year than these ones but they do make a shocking mess and noise :) Mary

Comment from memephotos
the beautiful Australian Cockatoo ,yes they talk & are very smart ,( I just wish they would stick to that & stop destroying crops .cedar doors windows etc .)
love the dark background goes well with his eye & his yellow crest ,the feathers are very clear & sharp.good focus & frame .Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. I agree they can be very pesky - we have had more problems with the corellas this year. Cheers Mary

reply by memephotos on 24-Sep-2014

your welcome