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Birds are a favourite photo challenge for me.  With so many lovely birds to choose from which one would I pick?  I decided on this one because we don't see them around here.  It's a Gang Gang Cockatoo which I took at Mt Hotham in Victoria.  What a great hairdo.

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  1. freefallingDecember 8, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Oh that's an absolutely fantastic shot!
    I always say you do birds so well.

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  2. VickiDecember 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    It's a stunning shot. You've captured him beautifully.

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  3. JulieDecember 8, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    I agree with both Letty and Vicki. What camera did you use? Perfect sky to show him off!

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    1. Joan ElizabethDecember 9, 2014 at 11:08 PM

      Olympus 620. My medium length lens because it was before I got my big one which is broken right now. Boo hoo

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    2. JulieDecember 12, 2014 at 7:41 AM

      My entire camera is broken right now and they want $1100 to fix it! I am using Kirsten's instead.

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    3. Joan ElizabethDecember 12, 2014 at 8:46 AM

      Oh no!!!! That's terrible. At that price you might as well buy another with compatible lens. Ask Santa for one.

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  4. UnknownDecember 9, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Two WOWs, one for the bird and one for the capture. Love both!

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  5. Sue (this n that)December 9, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Hi Joan, your shot is just great!! Well done, we don't see these birds very much and your photo is a real treat :D)

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  6. diane bDecember 9, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    It is a super shot of an interesting bird. Love his hairdo.

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  7. WinamDecember 9, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    That's one I've never seen before! Very 'in' hairdo.

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  8. Joan ElizabethDecember 9, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks everyone. This one was clearly a hit.

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