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Some pictures of various birds I have taken over the years. Hope you like them.










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Old 07-25-2009, 08:56 PM
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I like the second shot, excellent depth of field to set off the birds! The flamingo shot is fabulous, the composition looks almost perfect, and I love the waterfall in the background. All good shots!

Also, the green parrot in the first image looks like he's asking, "How you doin'?"
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Lovely shots...of lovely birds.
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I really like the 3rd photo...something about the waterfall in the back ground. Nice set of pics.
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Old 07-26-2009, 09:52 AM
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I like the second shot, excellent depth of field to set off the birds! The flamingo shot is fabulous, the composition looks almost perfect, and I love the waterfall in the background. All good shots!

Also, the green parrot in the first image looks like he's asking, "How you doin'?"
Thanks for your comments, Jim. You are right about the green parrot, had not noticed until you mentioned it. The blue one in the next shot seems to be saying "Get off my perch!"
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Lovely shots...of lovely birds.

Leona, you are fantastic. You have something positive to say about everyone's pics. Thanks for keeping me inspired, glad you liked the shots.


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I really like the 3rd photo...something about the waterfall in the back ground. Nice set of pics.
Thank you for your appreciation, Angella. That's a nice little waterfall, and I have another shot of it from a different perspective which makes it look totally different. I'll post it later. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Those parrots are so colourful. Great set of captures but my favourite is the waterfall. Nice misty water and the composition is excellent.

Great work Vakeel.

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Those parrots are so colourful. Great set of captures but my favourite is the waterfall. Nice misty water and the composition is excellent.

Great work Vakeel.

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Thanks for the compliment Dave, coming from you it's a real honor. Really appreciate it.
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The first gives an illusion of a mirrored image, can't ever go wrong with bird shots in my book!! Terrific colorful set!!
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Nicely done and very colorful. the flamingos and the waterfall is my favorite. good job on the water
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