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 by biggerry on Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:57 pm
Well, those old enough will remember the hit from Pink Floyd, what a great song it was, however, this little baby Lorikeet was do just this, learning to fly. After many attempts of trying to fly over the brick wall (over a period of a few days) to get out of the yard this little tacker finally clawed it's way up some plants to the top of the wall (which numerous attempts landed him smack in the middle of) where he was greated by friends/family who proceeded to takeoff, the little guy deftly launched and followed just making it over the next fence and disappearing into teh distance! I am not sure whether he was hurt or just learning, but his family/friens where always close by during the days....the final hours had him stretching up and getting slightly better each time... Whilst resting on the wall before the launch he was more than happy to pose  I will probably never get this close to a lorikeet again...    
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by surenj on Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:11 pm
Looks like he was a bit cocky despite being unable to fly! Gerry, #2 is just a great portrait. I was half expecting you going in with your PK for the extra closeness....
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by aim54x on Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:19 pm
Great colours and composition there Gerry. I hope he was learning to fly....maybe he will come back to visit you again soon
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by Matt. K on Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:37 pm
Gerry They are excellent! The colours are superb! Perhaps next time get a little closer.  Regards
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by biggerry on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:11 pm
I was half expecting you going in with your PK for the extra closeness
Perhaps next time get a little closer.
lol, it did cross my mind, however the vision of being attacked by a lorikeet and its family whilst standing on a step ladder also did not appeal to me  He alsmost had his beak down the lens as it was!!
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by Big V on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:23 pm
What a great series but number 1 for me
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by Greg B on Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:31 am
Sensational shots Gerry, Numbers 1 and 2 are my favourites, great colour, sharp.  The chicken says "Birds rule." Greg - - - - D200 etc
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by colin_12 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:03 pm
These are very nice Gerry. Nice and close  Regards Colin
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by DebT on Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:26 pm
Very nice Gerry #1 & 2 just seem to have captured interesting expressions / personality
well done
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by wazonthehill2 on Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:50 pm
I really like three, with the crisp colours and the symmetrical blurred background, nice capture
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by MSF on Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:27 pm
Great images,
I have a 12mth old Rainbow Lorikeet and she is great to photograph and loves the camera...
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by hellman on Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:15 pm
Great pics, i'd have thought not a walk in the park to get these... If anything, maybe touch more depth.
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by biggerry on Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:32 pm
i'd have thought not a walk in the park to get these.
 If anything, maybe touch more depth
completely agree, in my excitement i neglected that one I have a 12mth old Rainbow Lorikeet and she is great to photograph and loves the camera...
pet?  this one as definitley not afraid nor bothered by my antics (maybe cause he was young and dumb?  ) The chicken says "Birds rule."
 (when ya can get 'em) What a great series but number 1 for me
thanks Big V means alot considering the high standard of your animal shots.. ta for the comments all
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