Comment from JirinaInspire
Interesting composition and wonderful detail on this Honeyeater. Natural colors and wonderful background work very well for this photograph; hope the bird finds better pastures.

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 26-May-2020

Thanks so much :)

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful bird with some great color in its plumage. I like the head down pose among the eucalyptus leaves and the square cropping. A sharp image with great colors.

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks again Mike :)

Comment from nikman
Sounds like your garden shrubs are a bird battlefield! Who do you prefer to come out on top? Your nice nature image is well composed with good exposure and sharpness. Well taken!

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks Nik - I like the little honeyeaters even though they are a lot harder to photograph as they flit inbetween the foliage and are quick :)

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, I am in awe of the wonderful species of birds you can capture from your front yard!

This little one is wonderful with some great details!

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks Eileen - this is the first time I have seen the White Plumed ones in our tree normally only see them in parkland or wetland.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A gentle-looking avian species...
Was he really looking down when you took this shot?

Sharply focused.
Subdued illumination.
Nice framing.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Thanks so much my friend for
Sharing!

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks Dick yes they get into some very interesting positions so they can get the little insects and flowers.

Comment from iPhone7
Hey Mary,

Very instructive narrative for this one. You have such beautiful birds there.

The pose and orientation of this White Plumed Honeyeater is eye catching and well placed in the frame. The background is a little busy which takes away from your fabulous capture of this bird. Not a big thing however.

A great image Mary. Good eye for seeing this one ~ Steve

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks so much Steve - will post one which is what I normally see of these little birds today the love to hide :)

Comment from alaskapat
Nice timing to capture this beautiful bird in this position on the interesting plant.
I see good detail over every part of the bird,
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones are natural. Well composed and presented! Your notes are informative and appreciated too!

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks so much again Pat :)

Comment from liseworks
a great photo, love the colours , the tail feathers are awesome, interesting how birds fight, I constantly watch crows chase ravens around, even blue jays chase them, your camera technique is quite good here

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks so much - yes the larger Wattlebirds are very territorial and very frightening to little birds as they swoop from all sides.

Comment from Neilnap773
A much better presentation from your last Honeyeater as a result of a perfectly clear,sharp focus throughout the subject and the surrounding foliage..the bird must have realised and came back for a second go and you were lying in wait ! This is a lovely presentation with a nice balance of subject and background

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks Neil the wind had calmed down a little which helped with the leaves - frustrating sometimes you can get the bird in a clear spot for 2 seconds then the wind blows the leave around but guess that is the challenge. :) Mary

Comment from MKFlood
interesting capture. the angle of the shot of this bird in the colorful bush is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 25-May-2020

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reply by the author on 25-May-2020

Thanks so much your high rating is so very appreciated :) :)