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Title: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Bear Dale on September 13, 2019, 02:34:52
Satin Bowerbird with mandarin

Scientific name: Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

NIKON D850    200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6    500mm    f/8.0    1/500s    ISO 560

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Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Peter Connan on September 13, 2019, 16:58:02
Another lovely close-up Bear!
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: pluton on September 14, 2019, 01:59:57
The color hues and saturation in the bird's eyes is striking. This is better than birdwatching.
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Bear Dale on September 14, 2019, 05:25:21
Quote from: Peter Connan on September 13, 2019, 16:58:02
Another lovely close-up Bear!

Thanks Peter, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Bear Dale on September 14, 2019, 05:26:06
Quote from: pluton on September 14, 2019, 01:59:57
The color hues and saturation in the bird's eyes is striking. This is better than birdwatching.

Thank you for the nice comment Keith.
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Akira on September 14, 2019, 10:30:09
The impressive purple iris and the orange food (?) in its beak add a strong and interesting contrast to the already great capture!
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Bear Dale on September 15, 2019, 00:54:14
Quote from: Akira on September 14, 2019, 10:30:09
The impressive purple iris and the orange food (?) in its beak add a strong and interesting contrast to the already great capture!

Hi Akira, the food is Mandarin, like an orange.
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Akira on September 15, 2019, 01:40:23
Quote from: Bear Dale on September 15, 2019, 00:54:14
Hi Akira, the food is Mandarin, like an orange.

I see.  This guy has a good taste for the color.  :)
Title: Re: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin
Post by: Bear Dale on September 15, 2019, 04:25:37
Quote from: Akira on September 15, 2019, 01:40:23
I see.  This guy has a good taste for the color.  :)

Thank you Akira.