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New Zealand Parrot

© Rona L. Schwarz

New Zealand Parrot

Uploaded: March 09, 2010 18:57:35

Description

The Kaka is one of New Zealand’s three native parrots. It is a large, boisterous and social bird with a raucous voice. Taken at a native birds’ nature park just outside Rotorua.
This is a combination of two different images: the parrot, and a Fiordland waterfall close-up as background texture.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 11, 2010

Wow, this is a gorgeous parrot image, Rona! I love the BG, POV and the details are stunning! #1247394

Rona L. Schwarz March 11, 2010

Thanks Kathy! I had a lot of fun shooting these parrots - they were so funny! And I worked on this image so long (but learned a lot!)that I have become very attached to it! #8448297

Dick Jenkins March 15, 2010

Wow, what a paint job! Isn't he beautiful! #8458468

Rona L. Schwarz March 16, 2010

Thanks Dick! Coming from you that's a real compliment!!! I love to shoot waterfowl and have been to Florida several times, but I was just learning and the images reside in my archives. Want to get back to Ding soon. Hope one day to be half as good as you! #8459520

Freddy Bland April 18, 2010

WOW...now this is stunning, Rona!! So many congratulations to you on this well-deserved Finalist!! :=} #8545447

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 18, 2010

Congrats. #8546232

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 18, 2010

Huge Congrats, Rona, on your well deserved and beautiful finalist!! #8546586

Karen Celella April 19, 2010

Congratulations on your third wonderful finalist Rona. #8547947

Carol Eade level-addict April 19, 2010

So beautifully done, Rona, warm congratulations on your finalist! #8548161

Dick Jenkins April 19, 2010

There is so much right about this image Rona that I would expect it will get its due reward. The exposure is perfect, the background is interesting and pleasing but not competing with the subject. You should be very proud of this photograph. The best of luck. #8548737

Rona L. Schwarz April 19, 2010

Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support! They are very nourishing and I appreciate them very much. Have definitely caught the bird bug! #8548779

Kathleen Brennan April 19, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful finalist! #8549554

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 19, 2010

Congratulations Rona on this beautifully composed image, and FInalist award! #8550881

Anita Hogue April 19, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful capture! A gorgeous finalist, Rona! #8551000

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 19, 2010

Fantastic. Congratulations on this finalist.
JP #8552186

Sam Britt April 19, 2010

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Rona. #8552324

Rona L. Schwarz April 19, 2010

Thank you everyone for taking the time to stop by with such kind remarks. They really mean a lot! #8552623

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010

WOWZA!! This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Rona! Congratulations on another brilliant finalist! Deb #8559059

Renata Gusciora April 21, 2010

Huge congratulations on this awesome finalist,Rona!!!:-) #8559089

Rona L. Schwarz April 21, 2010

Thank you very much for visiting Deb and Renata, and for those gracious comments. Appreciate them! #8560196

Renee Doyle April 25, 2010

Wonderful colours and capture Rona!!! Congratulations once more!! #8568783

Rona L. Schwarz April 25, 2010

Thanks Renee! #8568913

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 10, 2010

OUTSTANDING image

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

on your very deserving FINALIST! #8601113

Rona L. Schwarz May 10, 2010

Thank you so much for visiting, Nancy, and for the nice comments! #8601290

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