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Close enough

© Chris Ebben

Close enough

Uploaded: March 08, 2010

Description

This shot was taken on Macro with the camera resting on the Kookaburra's beak. I had to get him to turn his head to get closer. Lens aperture F/2.8, shutter speed 1/159 sec, focal length 5mm.

Comments

Tammy Espino March 08, 2010

What did you do to him to get him to sit still? Awesome capture! :) #1246485

Chris Ebben March 09, 2010

They sit waiting for me to feed them & are getting fairly tame. I'm pleased you liked him, thanks again.
#8441843

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 09, 2010

Whoa! Chris!!! This is FAN-TASTIC! So well focused and intimidating for the viewer!

Amazing job here!!!

-Laura #8443747

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 09, 2010

LOLOL Awesome macro, Chris!!! :-) k #8443964

John Connolly March 10, 2010

WOW! What an awesome close up Chris! Great work here!
We used to have one that we could hand feed, but I think he has changed his address, I haven't seen him in ages! #8446220

Chris Ebben March 10, 2010

Thanks for taking the time to comment. They are real characters & very entertaining. #8446226

ROLAN NARMAN March 11, 2010

Fantastic shot Chris! Can't go closer than that! LOL! Great job!...and Thanks for your continued support my dear friend! #8449589

Rony Sagy March 11, 2010

Very nice close up, Chris. #8449618

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 12, 2010

Is he yours, Chris? Or is he too curious for words? HA! Wonderful close-up!!! #8451340

Chris Ebben March 12, 2010

I only wish I could get one of him swimming in the pool to show you all. I just can't get close enough, he gets out when he sees me. #8451718

Karen Kessler March 12, 2010

WOW! These must be friendly birds for you to get this close! Great macro, Chris! #8451825

Chris Ebben March 12, 2010

A couple of them are really tame, the rest come close enough to get fed & that's all. One will land on you if you aren't watching. #8451829

Kaye Burazin March 13, 2010

This is a fantastic shot...all creatures big and small wonderful. #8452980

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 15, 2010

Fantastic tones, detail, clarity & focus on this amazing close up, Chris! Super, super job indeed! WTG! #8456820

Phillip R. Connolly March 20, 2010

Now that IS getting close and personal, Chris!! Excellent capture...I have have hand fed them in our yard in times past, but the current generation prefer to get it themselves!

Phil #8468317

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 21, 2010

I think you have another pet LOL
He has been around you a LONG time now
FANTASTIC capture and good going on getting him tame! #8469920

Karen Kessler April 06, 2010

Amazing shot - right on the beak??! Wow! Talk about a photo op! So cute, too! #8515487

Carolyn J. Connolly April 08, 2010

Wow, Chris - that close enough alright!! Fabulous up close and personal kooka portrait!! I wish some of our local ones would come that close to us!! :o) #8518931

Carolyn J. Connolly April 08, 2010

that = that's #8518932

Brenda Sides level-classic April 25, 2010

Cool capture, Chris:) You should give this one a name, if you haven't already, ha! #8569591

Chris Ebben April 26, 2010

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I have just been trying to take another close-up but he keeps moving.
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Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 29, 2010

Hi Chris....getting caught up with some of my favorite photographers today....whoa...this guy looks like he means business....terrific capture! Cheers.... #8651795

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