Comment from MKFlood
nice capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the bird on the rocks(sounds like a drink huh?) is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Mark I appreciate your positive feedback and humour :-D

Comment from dalebraatz
what a very interesting looking bird, very good details and depth and good action, very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Dale I appreciate your positive comments ☺ Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Very Cool,Mary!
I always enjoy your 'Creature Pictures',my friend!
This one ( featuring a bird that's totally ALIEN to this silly old Yank! ) is especially interesting and enjoyable to view!
'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Haha thanks Sean yes we have very different creatures here, managed to see and photo my first platypus while on road trip. Will post later now that is totally different 😀

reply by Sean T Phelan on 21-Aug-2016

AWESOME,Mary! I'm looking forward to seein' that! : )

Comment from Paul G.
Very nice capture, Mary. I think that the focus is tack sharp. The exposure is perfect. Nice contrast and very good detail. I like the narrative, too. Well done.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Paul I managed to get a few different birds while on the road so many varieties in queensland and outback ☺

Comment from michiganmike
A remarkable bird that is certainly aptly named. I like the setting and the fine color palette. His mask is outstanding the profile is excellent.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Mike your positive comments are appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Cute & candid capture with sharp focusing & eye clarity.
Overhead illumination...
Fine textures & details.
Excellent vantage point & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Dick your positive feedback is important ☺

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Mary, interesting looking bird, have never seen one like this.

Your focus is good and I like how you left that background clear and to show us the mud flats.

The colour is also natural and that adds to the beauty of your photograph.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016

Thanks Olga always appreciate your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary