Australasian Darterbird

[kathiemt]

This is a male Australasian Darterbird taken at a local lake reserve near where I live in Victoria, Australia.

 

[MitchP]

Nice captures! You're lucky to have such interesting critters!

You might want to watch your whites, maybe the branch is a little blown out? I love the bokeh on #2!

 

[kathiemt]

Nice captures! You're lucky to have such interesting critters!

You might want to watch your whites, maybe the branch is a little blown out? I love the bokeh on #2!

Yes, the branch could be a bit blown out - it shows up more on the large view here. I love the bokeh too.

 

[Jeff15]

Good shots.....

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice set. I like the bg in #2, it's soft with sparkles coming off the water.
I think the time of day affected your first shot. I have a recent one that's similar, taken too late in the day and very bright.

 

[jeffashman]

Wonderful shot, especially #2 with the silhouette and the bokeh, and a plus from the spider web.

 

[slat]

Nice set.

 

[kathiemt]

Nice set. I like the bg in #2, it's soft with sparkles coming off the water.
I think the time of day affected your first shot. I have a recent one that's similar, taken too late in the day and very bright.

Yes, the sun was quite bright.

 

[kathiemt]

Wonderful shot, especially #2 with the silhouette and the bokeh, and a plus from the spider web.

Thank you.