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It is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand when we remember those who lost their lives in wars.
I thought I'd introduce an old Australian term - "Boss Cocky". A Boss Cocky was originally a term for a large farmer who employed labour on the farm. It later spread to any employer especially one who is a bit aggressive.
Now to this photo and the WS. I took this photo this morning looking out the back of our house. most of the birds in the tree are Little Corellas but the one on top is a cocky (a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo). You can just see his crest sticking up. Cocky's are renowned for trying to have the highest position in a tree (or on a roof) and can be aggressive with other cocky's to get that spot which, as far as I know, is how the term Boss Cocky came about. The one on the top of the tree is the Boss Cocky. This morning was cold and these birds like to sit in the sun high in trees to get warm.
In the workshop is another view.
Taken hand held with my big 150-500 lens hand held but at 1/3200 sec shutter speed.
ikeharel, ChrisJ, SteveH, Fis2, pierrefonds, ricardomattos, jhm, PaulVDV marcou esta nota como útil
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Silvio1953
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(220465) 2021-04-24 22:29
Ciao Ian, lovely composition with a lot of birds, wonderful natural colors, splendid light, fine details and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
jemaflor
(146190) 2021-04-24 23:06
Hi Ian,
well presented and photographed these white birds, good photos with also your WS, good light and contrast even with sunlight and white birds it was difficult for the capture management, tfs.
ChrisJ
(171146) 2021-04-24 23:49
Hi Ian,
A sight that can be seen in suburban Brisbane if you in the right place at the right time. Although here the cockatoos tend to travel in flocks. Corellas are not ad=s common here. Tfs!
pajaran
(114801) 2021-04-25 1:33
Pozdrav.
lepi beli papagaji na drvetu, dobro pokazani sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Dobro uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze i najavljuju promenu vremena.
Ptice uzivaju na suncu birajuci najbolje mesto na drvetu.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Zelim vam lepo popodne za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja
lousat
(138541) 2021-04-25 1:57
Hi Ian,a difficult photo, the white birds in the sunlight are always difficult to manage and yours are a bit overexposed, but the quality of the details is excellent despite the distance. Interesting notes about this species. Today also in Italy there is a national holiday, the anniversary of the liberation from fascism and the end of the Second World War. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Fis2
(169609) 2021-04-25 4:23
Witaj Lan!
A very interesting pictures.
The birds make impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
Curious note.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof
pierrefonds
(113492) 2021-04-25 4:48
Hi Ian,
The clouds are impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the tree and of the birds. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
ricardomattos
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(17344) 2021-04-25 8:11
Hi Ian,
Nice shot of these birds in the tree with the cockatoo on top. Very interesting note about the term "Boss Cocky". The pictures are great in a new tab. I like a lot.
All the best
Ricardo
jhm
(211734) 2021-04-25 10:11
Hello Ian,
You second picture gives more details also we we see clear the birds.
I thought first small flags in the tree, but this are birds.
Nice composition good presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John
Tue
(91478) 2021-04-25 10:22
Hello Ian,
A great shot of the many white birds sitting in the top of the tree in the morning sunlight. It makes them stand out well from the clouds. Well spotted.
Lars
PaulVDV
(62752) 2021-04-25 11:39
Hello Ian,
You have previously shown pictures of the beautiful exotic birds that you see around your house. Something most of us can only dream of.
In terms of composition, I think the photo in the WS is slightly better. But your main photo does not show the roofs of the houses and therefore gives the impression of being taken somewhere in the wide nature.
Best regards, Paul
mkamionka
(73224) 2021-04-26 2:29
Hi Ian,
this is so very charming. I like the partly cloudy sky which provided a nice background for the flock of exotic to me birds. I mean we are used to seeing them in zoos or cages but it is amazing to see them in their natural habitat.
Nice sunshine which puts them in spotlight.
Very well done,
M
jmdias
(114170) 2021-04-29 10:50
ian
nice these two views with the tree covered with white birds, these natural events are ever a special joy for a photographer.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ian Fegent (ifege)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3873 W: 102 N: 11216]](//i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(46851) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2021-04-25
- Camera: Pentax K1 II, Sigma APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2021-04-24 19:23
