Rainbow Lorrikeets  by Barbara Cliff
Barbara Cliff

Rainbow Lorrikeets by

I have a new ixus 8 compact digital and this is one of the first pics I took among many.
I am just learning how to use it, with instructions from helpful son Doug. This one was a sheer fluke and I have to confess the little fellas (the tweedles) visit most days(old mates) for years, as I put out a few slices of fruit when I see them. However the brush turkeys jump in and grab anything they can.

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verandah, adorable, lorrikeets, elanora hts, fluke photo

Comments

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV
    Daniel J. McCa...over 2 years ago

    Beauty! Nicely captured, Barbara!

  • Thanks Daniel —I am surprised that one of my pics turned out so well

    – Barbara Cliff

  • Matt Penfold
    Matt Penfoldover 2 years ago

    That’s gorgeous Barbara what a fabulous pose :-)

  • Thanks a lot Matt but it was just lucky -I was really a bit scared of my wee camera-but aim to get used to it, and act on Doug’s advice—just keep on taking pictures!

    – Barbara Cliff

  • emmy2
    emmy2over 2 years ago

    Wonderful capture!!!!

  • Thanks Victoria—it’s all so automatic -almost feel I had nothing to do with it

    – Barbara Cliff

  • Arcadia Tempest
    Arcadia Tempestover 2 years ago

    Now what did you have bribe these two with me thinks? Smooching feathers could be another good title me thinks!

  • Ah yes, Arcadia I did bribe the gorgeous little smoojers, with a couple of slices of pear. They come and see me hoping for a snack and of course I don’t disapoint them—but don’t overdo it. They also suck honey out of the flowers

    – Barbara Cliff

  • redladyart
    redladyartover 2 years ago

    Beautiful shot Barbara! Congrats on the new camera. :)

  • Thanks Sharon -its an exciting experience, never really used cameras much till now, so trying to catch up. My little camera was xy for frugal me but worth it.

    – Barbara Cliff

  • madvlad
    madvladabout 2 years ago

    you have such colorful birds there, a ladt from, noosa send mes photo of one that comies and visits her every year

  • Ah yes, thanks walt, the little bush gully is full of wildlife -not all of it so friendly, specially the spiders if you annoy them-which I try not to! Am lazy about painting lately.

    – Barbara Cliff

  • Jurmale
    Jurmaleabout 2 years ago

    Fantastic colors!! This is superb capture!:)

  • I agree! thanks heaps, but feel as if I had nothing to do with it. Getting hooked on photography

    – Barbara Cliff

  • maxy
    maxyabout 2 years ago

    These are WONDERFUL!!! Their colors never cease to amaze and the expressions are so much fun – the one with the playfully upside down head is soooo cute!!! xx

  • Barbara Cliff
    Barbara Cliffabout 2 years ago

    Thanks so much maxy, they are such wonderful little birds and they know they’re special. Live in bush and gardens along E. coast Australia.

  • madvlad
    madvladabout 2 years ago

    yes i have heard you have one very bad spider there- that can put you under if your run down- or have allergies so be careful- bev- i need you- hajhah

  • Tho I love being barefoot, I never do these days. I’m turning into a camera freak! Thanks, so grateful for your input.

    – Barbara Cliff