I think this is a Green Rosella or a Crimson (Yellow) Rosella seen yesterday at Primrose Sands, 40kms east of Hobart - not so expensive as was Thursday, particularly as Sandra drove me.
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I was in the centre of a triangle of eucalypts in a reserve as a pandemonium of parrots flew and perched among them.
1/1000 @ f/5.6 @ iso400 @ 600mm equiv.
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Unfortunately, the second backlit shot of one apparently preening itself in the deep shadow of a trunk presented a nasty exposure problem, but I just love the way it splayed its feathers.
1/200 @ f/5.6 @ iso400 @ 600mm equiv.
Wow factor there mate,they are very nice shots!!
Mate that is a Green Rosella found only in Tasmania and a nice one to. :)
There is a "Yellow" version of the Crimson Rosella that is strikingly similiar to yours it frequents the Red Gums along the Murray River.
Thanks for that info Tassie and really pleased that I finally got to shoot something peculiar to Tasmania that doesn't have two heads, mate!
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I'll look out for Crimson (Yellow) Rosella next time I visit my daughter in Wang'. Maybe I'll see some along the Ovens.
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
HI Tark
Nice shots Its neat how the blue stays the same just the body colour changes Nice shots.
Thanks smeedingo.
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It is really gorgeous - one of the brightest I've seen
It is really gorgeous - one of the brightest I've seen
Thanks again Birdgirl. The colour and image quality is a characteristic of the new 4/3rds format and telecentric lenses.
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This is a picture of the yellow one that lives on the Murray. This one was taken at Lake Mulwulla where they nest in the hollow trees.Ray
Thanks Ray, it's remarkably similar, isn't it? I'm looking forward to heading up that way soon to visit with my daughters who already think that I'm "away with the birds!"
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