Author Topic: Satin Bowerbird with mandarin (Read 1428 times)

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

Peter Connan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2019, 16:58:02 »

Another lovely close-up Bear!

pluton · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2019, 01:59:57 »

The color hues and saturation in the bird's eyes is striking. This is better than birdwatching.

Bear Dale · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2019, 05:25:21 »

Another lovely close-up Bear!

Thanks Peter, much appreciated.

Bear Dale · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2019, 05:26:06 »

The color hues and saturation in the bird's eyes is striking. This is better than birdwatching.

Thank you for the nice comment Keith.

Akira · « **Reply #5 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!

Bear Dale · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2019, 00:54:14 »

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.

Akira · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2019, 01:40:23 »

Hi Akira, the food is Mandarin, like an orange.

I see. This guy has a good taste for the color.

Bear Dale · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2019, 04:25:37 »

I see. This guy has a good taste for the color.

Thank you Akira.

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