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Posted by Linerberry (Christchurch, New Zealand) on 28 August 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Trip to Kaikoura 1 of 12...Just had a great trip to Kaikoura, 2hrs North of Christchurch. Walking on the beach we spotted these little fellas 'Pied Shag' and they really loved to show off, perfect for me:-)
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Erik from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Cool the colors around his eye. wow... so bright, nice shot, and a catching title !
28 Aug 2008 6:36am
@Erik: Thanks Erik, I didn't have to try with this one, he is as handsome as he looks here and just as bold:-))
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just awesome! such detail! and the colors around the eye are amazing!! brilliant shot, bravo!!
28 Aug 2008 6:38am
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks dj, hope you have a really good trip and come back soon:-))
@Cia: Thank you Cia:-))
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
oh yeah... I'm looking! How brilliant, I love that the only bright colour is around the "shag's" eye (is it really called that LOL), lovely clarity in this image and great composition, well done honey!
28 Aug 2008 10:01am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks a lot Ky:-) He is a smart fella! And yes he really is a "Shag" and I was able to get lots of 'Shag' photos:-)) Now now! Did you know we have 7 species of 'Shag' in NZ...all of them different! Now I could go on and get really silly....but I won't! Glad you like it Ky:-))
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
oh yeah... I'm looking! How brilliant, I love that the only bright colour is around the "shag's" eye (is it really called that LOL), lovely clarity in this image and great composition, well done honey!
28 Aug 2008 10:06am
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
You have done well C. Great clarity and color! I love it when they hang their wings out to dry!
28 Aug 2008 10:30am
@Maxine: It was really cool...thanks Max:-)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great shot you certainly got your timing right as he was drying out his wings. I must laugh as I have a shag for tomorrows photo. I think he is a different type he certainly doesn't have the beautiful eye shadow that this one does.
28 Aug 2008 11:40am
@jamesy: Thanks J...I've just seen your shag for tomorrow and left you a comment. He is a different Shag. I have another early next week so we will have deffinately done the 'shag' this week!
antsje from leeuwarden, Netherlands
I was in Kaikoura (its a nice place) in 2005 for Whalewatching and wy seen them , it was greate. And these bird a see them also
28 Aug 2008 12:41pm
@antsje: Great, I'm pleased you got to Kaikoura. It is a lovely place. I heve yet to do the whale watching but I hope to soon. Thank you for your comment:-)
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Lovely shot,nice of him to stand in just the right place for your photo.
28 Aug 2008 1:28pm
Florence from Paris, France
What a strange bird, never seen such ! It's certain, we can miss him, very eye-catching !
28 Aug 2008 4:28pm
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Wow, nice portrait, its like posing for you. The texture of the feathers is really superb.
28 Aug 2008 8:10pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Brilliant eye colors, and the pattern of it's folded feathers is incredible. You have got yourself a great shot.
28 Aug 2008 9:02pm
M. Isabel from Lima, Peru
Brilliant. I love birds, and this is a great phpto. Thanks.
29 Aug 2008 12:54am
K.B from Kvänum, Sweden
It can really believe that it is a photo model who want to show off their new feathers. Fun moment picture
29 Aug 2008 5:08am
San G. from Encino, California, United States
Thanks for this great shot! The bird's wings remind me of tiles on a roof, and the eye is so beautifully colored. I purposefully avaoided looking at your home country. I guessed New Zealand because the bird was so exotic and yet sturdy ... "no messin' around!" Are there Bower Birds there too? Terrific shot, crisp and clear.
30 Aug 2008 6:28am
@San G.: Thanks for visiting and your lovely comment. Well guessed NZ. I don't think we have Bowerbirds, they are mainly in Australia, I haven't come across them here.
Jean-Michel from Brussels, Belgium
Just drying up ! I love that picture ! She has the same eyes color as a toucan I've seen in Brazil ! ;-)
5 Sep 2008 4:40pm
