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Published: 2014-09-04 03:39:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 26243; Favourites: 1461; Downloads: 0
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The Kea.Β World's only alpine parrot and native to New Zealand.Β
Nikon D5200
Nikkor 55-300mm VRII @ 155mm f/5.0
04/07/2014
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You nailed it, body and soul. The light hitting the breast feathers sets this photo on fire. The contrast of green against the gray rocks and the shimmering background are an amazing counter point to the gnarled feet and raptor like beak. I love the sharpness of the bird's profile and what is amazing is that the colors of the bird are the same one's in the background. Now only was this great photography it was also very lucky that all the compositional color elements were also present.
This is one of my all time favorite photographs on DA. Five Stars and a bouncy emoticon.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to critique my work and for all the kind words! It really means a lot!!
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This is a truly magnificent photo!!Β Β
Can I use this photograph for my Youtube video about Kea?Β I promise to credit you and put a link to this photo in the description.
My Channel is The Skipperdogman btw.
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Wow, what a bird! And a spetacular capture as well!Β
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I thought they were extinct? Glad if they're not.
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Nah they aren't, (not yet at least... :/ ) they are endangered though
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I think they are fascinating I hope we never lose them.
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Yeah they are really are!Β and I hope we don't either! They have been a lot to protect our threatened species and native forests/landscapes in the past but our current government doesn't see the point in conservation and preserving for the future generationsΒ so they have been cutting a lot of funding...Β Β
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That's an immeasurable shame regarding the funding and actually our current Government doesn't seem to appreciate the natural environment either.Β
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Most beautiful bird I have ever seen! And an amazing shot you got of it!
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Thank you so much! (sorry for the slow reply!)
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No problem at all!
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I've featured your deviation here: APN Daily Deviations - September 2014 !
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Β Oh, you so deserve the DD! ItΒ΄s a cute bird and a very amazing photo my friend!Β
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Thank you very much!
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Would you mind if I attempted to paint this picture?
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I wouldn't mind at all, you can use all of my images as references for new work, however just not for digital manipulations.
And make sure to leave a link to the original work that you referenced in the description so I can check it out!
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Congrats on the DD. It felt AMAZING when I got one. Hope it feels the same for you!
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Thank you Andrew! And yes of course! hahah
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They eat sheep! and are extremely intelligent.
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Hahah yes I heard that! Although they don't go out specifically to hunt sheep though. And they are, it's pretty incredible, they can work in groups and use tools to get things done
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I did not know that! What a incredible bird and it does not fly!
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Oh these ones can fly, I don't think like long distances or anything though. And they nest on the ground. I think there is another one which looks fairly similar which can't? Not too sure on that though
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They can fly!
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Yeah! Although this one only flew when I looked away... -_- lol It would be awesome to get a shot of that colour under their wings! hahahΒ
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Congrats on the daily deviation, it is much deserved.
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featured here lolita-artz.deviantart.com/ and lolita-artz.deviantart.com/jou⦠*best art of the week*
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