The homemaker
Uploaded: July 27, 2009
This Kookaburra has been digging in a White-ant's nest, getting a bit of building material for her own nest. Lens aperture F/5, shutter speed 1/202sec, focal length 64mm.
Candice C. Calhoun July 27, 2009
I have a real soft spot for this darling little bird...such a great photo of this little sweetie! Well done!ccc #1160051
Patrick Rouzes July 27, 2009
Seems like she's taking a rest from here busy schedule,Chris!!! Yeah, I remember this name"Kookaburra" from Grade 3. It had four syllables so I thought it was a cool word........LOL!!!frank w. degenhardt July 28, 2009
Chris- Looks like this one needs a bath after all that hard work. Love the name of it, so cool. You did a fantastic job with the focus and getting the colors and features so sharp and clear. Excellent lighting as well. Love the close up of this hard working bird.Max Aureli July 28, 2009
Beautiful shot of this bird!!! #7790698Karen Kessler July 28, 2009
So this is what they look like "in the wild"! I took a pic of one at our Zoo, but it was behind glass. Glad she's a good homemaker! :) #7790753Tammy Espino July 28, 2009
Such a cool looking bird and a fantastic capture!! :) #7792123Mary K. Robison July 29, 2009
Chris, I wondered why this cute little bird looked so bedraggled... glad you explained she was earning her "nest-building" badge! Great clarity and lighting. #7792688Chris Ebben July 29, 2009
Thanks a lot for your comments on this scruffy old girl, she'll come up as good as new after a quick swim in the pool!!! I've not been quick enough to get a picture of that yet. #7795706Barbara Waldoch July 31, 2009
Terrific catch, Chris!Ann Coates July 31, 2009
And soon there will be babies. Cool looking bird and great capture Chris. #7801679Patricia Ronan August 01, 2009
Fantastic capture of this fine looking bird Chris:) #7804895Chris Ebben August 01, 2009
Thank you all. Yesterday I was cleaning in the fernery & she was helping, just checking for building material. #7805062Stan Kwasniowski August 01, 2009
Chris, beautifully done, this guy looks like he means business lol #7805128Nancy L. Green August 01, 2009
Absolutely adorable Chris, wonderful lighting and clarity dear friend!! <>< #7805175Teresa Burnett August 01, 2009
Bless her little heart, she must be exhausted!! Wonderful capture Chris!! I just love these guys!! #7805229Stefania Barbier August 01, 2009
beautiful capture Chris! #7805839Lorraine A. Cook August 02, 2009
Hi Chris!What a cutie! Will you be able to photgraph the nest???
Lucky is doing well...suture removal was a week ago. #7806433
Kerry Hill August 02, 2009
Wonderful capture with fabulous details and clarity, Chris!! Great job!! #7809045Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 02, 2009
It's so wonderful to see this (to me) exotic bird as a free bird. Wonderful capture, Chris. #7809455Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 03, 2009
He is so cute, excellent capture Chris!!! #7812171Barbara Mason August 03, 2009
Congrats again another wonderful image - I really enjoy reading your descriptions Chris, just a little extra info an added bonus - good luck with pool capture :-) #7812384lynn carter August 09, 2009
Hi ChrisChris Ebben August 14, 2009
Thanks a lot for your welcome comments. #7846671Christine Lobsinger December 18, 2009
Hi Chris,A wonderful capture of this one's HARD WORK...
CHRIS
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Chris Ebben December 18, 2009
Thanks for you comment on this home builder. They seem friendly enough, will rattle the screen door if I'm to slow taking them so food out. They cackle a lot when I talk to them & always seem to be around if anything is going on in the yard. #8230770Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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