A Parrots Tale (Tail)

Gavin Maginness

A Parrots Tale (Tail)

This is the last photo I had taken of Ben before his unfortunate accident. Ben was a Blue Indian Ringneck Parrot and was a very dear friend. This is my first attempt at using Photoshop CS4 so I would like any comments or suggestions you may have to help me improve.

Taken with a Canon EOS 350D using an 18-55mm Zoom lens.






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A Parrots Tale (Tail) by Gavin Maginness
A Parrots Tale (Tail) by Gavin Maginness
  • Sharona

    Sharona

    A beautiful capture of Ben, Gavin. Obviously he is no longer with you? What a treausured memory for you.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    He was adorable and he is sorely missed.

  • Johnny S

    Johnny S

    Gavin, im so sorry to hear about Ben, i hope these fabulous photos of him remind you of the happy times.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I see you also love birds and that is great.

  • linifer

    linifer

    What a beautiful tribute to Ben! You have done exceptionally well on your first CS4 editing my friend.
    Well done! It has to be a fave for me :)
    Hugs oxo

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I really appreciate you putting him on your favourites list but more than that I appreciate your help in the editing of the photo. Without your ideas it would not have been possible. Thank You

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture on this ringneck, he is beautiful

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    You are not wrong there Kathy, he was a lovely bird and a very good friend.

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    A beautiful capture with real personality and gorgeous colours, Gavin !!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you Phil.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Benwas a lovely bird.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I only wish you could have met him Laureen, you would have fallen in love with him.

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Ahhhhhh Gavin!!

    Such a MARVELOUS capture!!! :o)))))

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You.

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Beautiful portrait of Ben Gavin …. I can’t offer any tips of how to improve this, it’s spot on as it is!!! Well done you!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Coming from you Tai I take that as a real compliment. I have seen the quality of your work and for you to say it can’t be improved on is a real compliment, Thank you

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    This is awesome Gavin. Beautiful display in this shot.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you my friend. It is always a pleasure to share things with you.

  • chijude

    chijude

    Oh so very well done!!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I am glad you liked what you saw.

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    Ben was great, nice shot Gavin.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks Troy for adding Ben to your favourites, that really is a compliment and I appreciate it.

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Stunning capture with beautiful colors.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I am so glad you liked him Rosalie and I appreciate your kind words

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Sweet capture to remember Ben by! Great pose!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    It does make me smile when I see this shot because I can distinctly remember when it was taken. I can remember him preening himself and that was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for your comments.

  • Kasia Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Excellent capture.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You Kasia

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    It’s heartbreaking to lose a parrot friend,beautiful bird,Gavin.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    That it is, we just have to move forward. I will soon have another bird and the fun will start all over again.

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    Congratulation’s on being featured in I Love Birds group
    This is such acute shot

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You, the feature was so unexpected but I am really proud that he was given that accolade.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    Ben is a really beautiful bird and he looks full of character and life, I do hope he is okay now, I can understand how he would be such wonderful company to you, bless

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    He was more than just a friend he was a companion. I was Dad and he was my son. I miss him but accidents happen.

  • aock2908

    aock2908

    This is so beautiful gavin!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks ever so much Angelique.

  • mltrue

    mltrue

    aww, Gavin – this is wonderful ! wht a lovely bird and fantastic capture!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I was lucky but I treasure this shot.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Very nicely done and a good play on words

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you

  • Karen Scrimes

    Karen Scrimes

    What a sweet looking bird, and a beautiful image of him Gavin. Well Done :))

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I appreciate your kind words Karen

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Rrrrrr Gavin wonderfull image.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You ever so much.

  • SKNickel

    SKNickel

    beautiful shot, love the color of the bird and the black background.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks ever so much. I am glad you liked my Ben.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    What a beautiful bird! And you have done well with photoshop!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks Ellen, it took a while to get it the way I wanted it but I was content with my effort in PS.

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    A beautiful bird, its composition and color, a charm!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I appreciate your warm comments and I thank you for the fav.

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You Ever So Much For This Honour.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Beautiful And congratulations are in order…well deserved!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks Gail.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    CONGRATULATIONS! THIS BEAUTIFUL PARROT IS FEATURED IN A FRIENDLY PET SHOP!
    Marie ~ Host

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you ever so much for the feature.

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    For a first edition with PS – congartulations. You manage it like a pro!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you my friend all I need to now is practice and develop the skills needed.

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean

    cool!!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You

  • Yool

    Yool

    Exellent !!!!!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks heaps. I appreciate your comments and the Fav

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    very nice work)

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I thank you

  • van049

    van049

    INCREDIBLE, BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE!!! I LOST MY TWO PRECIOUS
    BABIES ON THE SAME WEEKEND; ONE JUST DIED AND AFTER HE
    DIED, MY FEMALE FLEW AWAY AFTER HER CAGE WAS ACCIDENTALLY
    KNOCKED OVER OUTSIDE. I STILL THINK I HEAR HER VOICE SOMETIMES
    AMONGST THE BIRDS OUTSIDE EARLY IN THE MORNINGS, BUT I KNOW BY
    NOW SHE MUST HAVE MET AN UNCRUEL FATE OR SHE WOULD HAVE COME
    BACK HOME. ANYHOW, THIS WAS A REAL BEAUTY AND I AM SO SORRY FOR
    YOUR LOSS!!!!!XX

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks for your kind words and the Fav as well.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    WONDERFUL!!!!!!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    I am so pleased you liked it and I appreciate the Fav as well.

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    This is a wonderful well composed shot of a Blue Indian Ringneck Parrot . Beautiful colour and I love the background as it makes Ben really stand out. Excellent use of Photoshop Gavin.
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  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank You Trevor, thank you very much for the fav.

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Fantasti Gavin very very nice.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Glad you liked it Susan

  • Laura60

    Laura60

    Phenomenal work Gavin !!!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you Laura. I was impressed with my first play with Photoshop. I normally use Corel PSP but I switched

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    He’s a beauty! Such a pity he’s no longer with you.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you very much Rosemary. Have you seen the one of Eccles my new bird that comes home on Friday.

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153

    Great shot Gavin!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thank you

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Congratulations on your feature.

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Sorry about the delay, I have a lot of catching up to do.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent Gavin!

  • Gavin Maginness replied

    Thanks for the compliment and the fav as well.

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