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Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans)
Dimitris

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) (Platycercus elegans)

One of the many parrots that visit our Balcony. Good luck everyone!

Shooting Mode: Creative Program
Focal Length: 22.1 mm
Shutter: 1/160
F.No: F3.3
Exposure Compensation: 0.0 EV
Flash: OFF
I only resized and sharpened the image (+2)
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Habitat
Urban/Casuarina/Eucalypt Forest
Location
Bateman's Bay, NSW, Australia
Date taken
14th of April 2007
Scientific name
Platycercus elegans
Equipment used
Olympus Digital Camera (SP51OUZ)
nedman5
I've recently returned from a month in Australia. This bird was one of my favourites along with King Parrot, Eastern Rosella and of course the Sulphies. You guys down-under have no idea how lucky you are ! This is a great shot of one of many great birds over there.
 
Dimitris
Thanks for the comments everyone

As I'm originaly from Greece I know very well what you mean...

Cheers,

Dimitris
 
madamcoolpix
Dimitris, I love this picture of yours!!! It is not only beautiful, with lovely colours, but you've captured this impressive Parrot feeding in a lovely action shot. A loud :clap: for you! Hope to see more of your Australian feathered friends! :t:
 

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