Lorrie and Lorraine

Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

Lorrie and Lorraine

I was looking through Sally Omar’s ‘I love birds’ group, all the wonderful images and thought it was time to pay respects to a beautiful bird that lived with us for a short while…i have written a journal as the story was too long for here.

Lorraine is on the left, the girls are less colourful in the birdy world!!!

this shot is a composite, the background is mylor in the adelaide hills, where we live. the image of the birds was taken from inside their flight cage when we lived in woodville west ( a suburb near the city of Adelaide). it was my favorite image of the birds but the location was very distracting. Amazing what you can do in cs3.

..christopher xx

Lorrie and Lorraine belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, Birds and Creatures of Flight, The Adelaide Hills and The Birds Available for sale as

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Lorrie and Lorraine by Christopher Birtwistle-Smith
Lorrie and Lorraine by Christopher Birtwistle-Smith
  • Maximus

    Maximus

    Chris I really love Rainbows – cheeky buggers. Great image. :)

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    have to read more..

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    still hidden

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  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    shite! it was too long! will post as a journal..

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    thru the shies christopher..i reach to grab your hand….the photo is beautiful…the story just tears at my heart..the thought of lorrie standing over his lorraine ..birds…so many mate for life, and i wonder if in the souls perhaps they were before in ome other time.. i love how you write… and you and andrew bless your heart…. this touches my friend….xxxx terri

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you terri you are a beautiful soul…xx

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    where did it go….lolol i just finished reading it….

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    bring it back c…... it fits now….lololol

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    lol terri ive posted it as a written work. hope you have the time to read it.xx

  • Lila Alias

    Lila Alias

    oh this is gorgeous!!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks Lila, appreciate your comment, its very encouraging..

  • blamo

    blamo

    So well captured christopher

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    two entities in love, what more could there be in life!!! thanks mate..

  • butchart

    butchart

    wow… gorgeous work chris… love the saturation… i’m not ready for a sad story yet..still working on my first cup…but i will get to it….... big kiss to you….......... xxx….........b

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks bu,funny thing is, there was no saturation!!! cant believe it still has me gah gah, pets who’d wann’em! love you….xx

  • david campbell

    david campbell

    love it

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you david.

  • butchart

    butchart

    well i meant the saturation in their colours and the beautiful sky… not that you had manipulated the image…. love you too….....xxx….....b

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Chris…...These are gorgeous!!!! I’ve seen so many of everyones photos of the wild ones….You all have these incredible colorful fun birds of all kinds….even your wrens are as blue as butchart and entertaining!!!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    sister i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Back atcha poet boy….....

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Awww! How sweet!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    they were angel, they really were!

  • BOBBYBABE

    BOBBYBABE

    they’re adorable!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you bobby :))))

  • sunshine0

    sunshine0

    Oh Chris! I read your jounal about Lori and Lorraine. It tugged at my heart strings. There’s nothing wrong with a grown man shedding tears over a beloved pet who is like family. I too am am bird lover. I have had my cockatiel (Beeper) for 12 yrs. now. He is addicted to me. I can’t walk into or out of a romm without him calling to me saying “Mommy”. He also is a very vocal bird. I love your writings, you are a natural! I would like to suggest that maybe you could lighten up your photo because it seems a bit too dark. Thankyou for sharing this wonderful story of your birds.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    hi marie, dont know how i missed your comment. thank you for your feedback on the lighting too. having another look at it, i agree, could have been lighter, not sure how to take it back and lighten it now though. but will if i find the image in amongst the millions! appreciate you taking the time and honest feedback..x

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    After reading the story, this is a very touching photo!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you carlos, glad you read and then viewed.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    How beautiful!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you ellen glad you enjoyed this.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    such precious babies ;) xoxoxox

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you tk, they are beautiful crazy birds…xx

  • meltaylor

    meltaylor

    Beautiful pose, Chris!!!
    I love how the one on the right’s head is cocked!!
    mel

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks mel, that is Lorrie, he was telling me to get out of their cage! LOL…

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    Awww soooo Beautiful!!! xx

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you cazzie glad you liked them..x

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    so beautiful !
    so wonderful !

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you mohammad, appreciate you taking time to leave such an encouraging message..

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    you are welcome…you have a wonderful gallery…

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you mohammad i really appreciate your encouraging comments.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    hehe they are so cute c !! l will have to go and read their story ! xot

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks trudi glad you like these beautiful australian birds…xx

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    absolutely adorable birds and a touching tale.
    lovely Christopher xo

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks wendy, yes it was a labor/tribute of love for sure. ....xx

  • Yool

    Yool

    Wonderful treatment love the birds in al there colours !!!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you for your encouragement yool, they are extremely colourful birds and have huge personalities. glad you liked it…xx

  • sindyd41

    sindyd41

    Very Nice…really simple, but nice.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you, its taken a long time for me to get good enough with photoshop to be able to do it…

  • Jeannette Sheehy

    Jeannette Sheehy

    They’re beautiful birds C B PS – I can see how you got so attached to them. Beautiful story to go along with the photo too. You can tell they have personalities! :)

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you mzJ they did, Lorrie in this shot was already getting annoyed with me being close to Lorraine in their cage, he tipped his head when ever he was pissed at me. LOL he was such a character. hopefully still is, with his new ‘chattel’ he was sooooo traditional in his approach to marriage in those days… xx

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you antanas, appreciate you taking the time to leave an encouraging comment

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    WOW!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you mr b!

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    love it!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you thank you mr b!!!!! appreciate you taking the time to encourage me..

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    nice perspective Christopher

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks jim i was in their cage to get this and lorrie (on the right) could see my camera wasnt a piece of fruit, he wasnt happy! lol….

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Sweet !

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you sylvia, glad you liked them..

  • invisible

    invisible

    I believe you are the love bird Too !!! what a powerful feeling of love coming out of the couple here ..IT IS A EXQUISITE SHOT CHRISTOPHER !!!!!!!!
    Vraiment une superbe photo …..Chapeau mon ami !

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    andre you are so kind with your comments and encouragement it is very much appreciated…c xx

  • kneeknee

    kneeknee

    wow well done they are very pretty

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you kneeknee i have had this photo in my hard drive for about 3-4 years now, but didnt know how to get the result i wanted in PS ( CS3) now i can do it, lol…thank you for the encouragement ..x

  • invisible

    invisible

    :-)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Wonderful cheeky look! Love the colour splash. I’ve tried to find the journal….where did you post it?

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    hi steve, thank you for the great comments journal is in writing section. DOH should have specified!!..

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Stunning Capture of two beauties. ;love the angle adn the sky behind. very well composed and colours are awesome. Your Art is a fav of mine.

    Link to my Art & Writings
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/

    Please Visit my profile page and click on the buttons to see all my work in organised groups.

    http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1
    http://joshuatree1.redbubble.com/

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you trevor that is very kind of you, i appreciate your encouragmement. I am away on work and have only a moment to check on things, will check out your site when i get back home late in the week. cheers
    Christopher

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Wonderful capture Christopher, gorgeous colour Tx

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you tracy, they do it for me lol. i am in alice springs right now on a work thing, saw some very bright green birds fly through the todd river (which is flowing i might add!!!!!) dont know what they are but boy are we lucky here in oz….xx

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    You are so right C, l just love the variety of birds and wildlife we have here, yes we are really lucky here!! Enjoy Alice Springs Txx

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks tracy, stormy here, electrical buzz but hangin out for the right shot..xx

  • Sheila  Pasket

    Sheila Pasket

    Awww….how adorable!! I love these birds….love the tilted head. :o)

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    lol sheila that was his angry head angle!! he was pissed that i was in there with lorainne being so interested.. lol…you have to join sally omar and my new group – peace love and tranquility. i think you will fit the theme of it..xx

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Wow this is amazing well done

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks jeff, I really appreciate you taking the time to view this and leave an encouraging comment!

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Beautiful image, well done

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you phil, glad you like them, they are gorgeous creatures and they really are this colourful. thank you for your encouragement

  • valzart

    valzart

    Enchanting shot sweetheART ;} hugglez

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you for your wonderful comment val, as you will discover birds have a real presence in my (and andrews) life….xx

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    this is wonderful

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks steve, ive been wanting to do this for a long time, just didnt have the skills.

  • Joy Danen

    Joy Danen

    You’ve done a great job capturing their inquisitive, cheeky nature Christopher!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks joy, appreciate your encouragement…christopher

  • Jonice

    Jonice

    Very Cute shot! Jonice

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you jonice, they are lovely creatures, just took me some time to get my photoshop skills up enough to be able to get the image how i always wanted it.

  • Michael McCasland

    Michael McCasland

    Vibrant, rich colour and obviously they belong together. Great shot.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank michael, they did! the colours are only enhanced a little, they really are brightly coloured, thanks for the great comments.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Adorable!!!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you ann, glad you like this, they were very special to us..

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    absolutely glorious capture, wonderful birds and colours, and such a quizzical look haha. hugsxxx

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you hilary, lorrie was so norty he just tried to keep Loraine from us and keep her to himself. thank you for your encouragement.xxxxxxxxxxx

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Simply gorgeous…so much character.
    Carol :0)

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    beautiful birds, did you read my journal to them? you are obviously an animal lover, thank you…c x

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    awesome capture christopher!!! gorgeous colors!!! excellent!!!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thanks you chen these birds really are that brilliant in colour

  • Elenne Boothe

    Elenne Boothe

    They are ever so cute!! perfect capture my friend. beautiful card. hugs : ) I added them to my favorites.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    wow thank you elenne, appreciate your interest. thank you also for the wonderful encouragement

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Christopher, I have three lorikeets..my little clowns…love the way they jump…great shot!!!!!!!!!!
    Hugs, Sally xxoxoxooxoxox

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    oh wow, sally you have these birds? then you know just how beautiful they are and yes little clowns really describes them well. how do they go in your winters? xxx

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Lol….......Who’s watching who…......they remind me of a couple of tourists desperately seeking understanding of a newly discovered location or item.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    lol thats so them! they were beautiful creatures that just drove us mad!!!! loved them to bits…

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Lorraine is cute,well done!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you lorraine was a wonderful bird, lorrie was funny because he was so jealous this pose of him tilting his head was just typical of him.!!! thanks for the encouragement

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Love it!

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you very much WaleskaL :)))

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    This is just classic!! A beautiful shot with so much attitude :))

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you clare, yes lorrie was a norty one! absolute attitude!!!!! :)))

  • Debra LINKEVICS

    Debra LINKEVICS

    Lorrie and Lorraine make a great looking couple. You captured a great image of them too. Beautiful.

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you deb, they were very special birds :))

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    Cute close up – can feel the connection

  • Christopher Bi... replied

    thank you graeme, lorrie thought it was almost too close ;) appreciate you stopping by

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