Laughing Kookaburra

Uploaded: July 12, 2014 04:44:32 | Entered: July 12, 2014 04:44:32

Description

According to an Aboriginal legend, the kookaburra's famous chorus of laughter every morning is a signal for the sky people to light the great fire that illuminates and warms the earth by day.
Taken at the Memphis Zoo

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Bill Whala July 12, 2014

Wow!! Great portrait. I love the open bill. #1578999

Monnie Ryan July 12, 2014

Amazing detail - outstanding, Candace! #11083637

David Phalen July 12, 2014

A fabulous portrait with outstanding details! #11083662

Joy Rector July 12, 2014

love this shot, great detail #11083717

Sheri Whala July 12, 2014

Very cool! I love the detail! #11083748

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 12, 2014

Looks like he is laughing, great timing girl!

jo ann c. #11083755

Susan Weisensel July 12, 2014

Wonderful close up capture. #11083865

John Connolly July 12, 2014

No wonder we have such bright blue skies in Australia Candace! A wonderful portrait of this Aussie icon! #11083873

Linda S. Smith level-classic July 14, 2014

What a great close up of this cute little guy Candace! The detail is amazing.
#11085042

Linda A. Braddock August 28, 2014

Beautiful, Candace! #11118802

Sheri Whala August 28, 2014

Congrats on your finalist! #11119533

Ellen Hodges August 28, 2014

Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Candace! Very best luck!! #11119820

Carolyn J. Connolly September 04, 2014

Wow, Candace - what a VERY well-deserved Finalist award for this OUTSTANDING Aussie kookaburra (or 'laughing jackass') portrait!! An Australian morning just would not start start out right without their iconic, VERY loud, predawn cackling cry!! Congratulations!! :-) #11126169

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