Extraordinarily colorful birds

[TAGfan]

Here are a couple of pictures I took today at the Philadelphia Zoo. The kids loved it, and I must say that I have never seen so many dSLRs in the same place. Of course, it could just be that I am looking for them now.

I think its also a pretty good place to learn how to become a better photographer.

Here's a blue and gold Macaw


A blue-breasted kingfisher


and a golden breasted starling.

[leonaashlee]

Lovely set, but the third is absolutely amazing.

[ckodonne]

I agree; the third is my favourite. Looks like it's on some major stimulants...

[TAGfan]

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

Lovely set, but the third is absolutely amazing.

Thanks for the comment

Originally Posted by ckodonne

I agree; the third is my favourite. Looks like it's on some major stimulants...

That's what my wife said after looking at his eye. Either he's really interested in something, or some of the keepers have been smoking it up in the back room.

[vlmitchell1]

I agree w/ everyone, all 3 are great, the color of the 1st is amazing, but the third bird reminds me of my facial expression when I had an extra espresso! Great set of shots!

[pjflan7]

Nice sharp images.....for some reason, some of my zoo bird pictures did not turn out so well....have no idea why but in any case, these turned out wonderfully