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Australian lorikeet parrots. Intelligent, timid and photogenic so it's easy to capture them on camera.
Australian lorikeet parrots. Intelligent, timid and photogenic so it's easy to capture them on camera.
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Mar, 2018Views
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Awards
Action Award
Fall Award 2020
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Peer Award
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Emotions
Happy
Top Ranks
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at my old apartment in Sydney, Australia. These lorikeets, along with sulfur crested cockatoos would visit on a daily basis, either at the kitchen window or on the balcony. Both bird species were more than willing to pose for me, each time I would take pictures.Time
This was taken after a rainy afternoon when the birds would often land on the balcony and groom themselves.Lighting
It was taken on a rainy afternoon with overcast skies making it perfect. Normally, it would've been too bright to take a decent picture.Equipment
Surprisingly, this was taken on my old mobile (cell) phone -- a Galaxy S7. I always use the Pro option so I have control of my shots as I don't own a DSLR yet.Inspiration
The spectacular colours of these birds and their timidness. I could always get up close and personal and they would be willing to pose for the camera.Editing
No.In my camera bag
I'm using my mobile phone at this stage but once I have my DSLR, this will be a game changer for me and my photography.Feedback
Patience in getting the best angle or pose by the birds. I have a different shot that was taken with a much older phone and the pair of birds had formed a heart-shape when they were grooming themselves.
