Action at the riverside

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Action at the riverside

The scene on the banks of Albany’s King River, 450 kms south of Perth, Western Australia. The gull taking off was a bonus because I hadn’t seen him – all my attention was focused on the roo and I was willing him to stay there!! In the event he lost interest and started munching at what little grass there was. I had to do a fair bit of cloning out here because he was partly hidden by the bush on the right. In the background is Oyster Harbour where earlier that day we had enjoyed a cruise that also went up the neighbouring Kalgan River

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Action at the riverside by georgieboy98
Action at the riverside by georgieboy98
  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    I was sure I just commented on this picture ,
    I will try again, he was happy to pose for you anyway , great shot Peter.

  • georgieboy98 replied

    This is weird because I replied to this comment and that doesn’t show up either! Anyway, very many thanks for dropping in and being the first to comment. Peter

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    great capture Peter and of the bird, an all round good pic.hugs x

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much Catherine. I’m thinking it might have been better had I left the kangaroo alone – at least you would have seen his head and shoulders poking round the side of the bush!! Hugs, Peter

  • conifer

    conifer

    a nice bit of action by the riverside Peter – were you on one of your walks?

  • georgieboy98 replied

    LOL – not on this occasion. We were returning from – strangely enough – Little Beach where I had taken the photo just bought by Anne-Marie. We thought this looked a nice place to pull in for a cuppa (we carry a thermos and tea bags with us – LOL) and then had a stroll round. A very pleasant pull in. Peter

  • david campbell

    david campbell

    very cool peter

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much David, both for the comment and the fav. All the best, Peter

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Another cracker Peter, the roo is perfectly placed and didn’t it pose well for you, that gull taking off was indeed a wonderful bonus but I often feel you make your own luck in photography as in so many other things, beautifully captured,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Very many thanks Rod and you are so right about making your own luck because this entire scene was just that. On it’s own the scene would have been very nice but the fact that the roo was there was what attracted me to the shot and, of course, the bird obliged very nicely and with perfect timing!! Peter

  • John Pitman

    John Pitman

    Nice scene Peter. The wild life add to it too. John

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much John. If you know Albany this is just beside the bridge across the King River on the Nanarup/Two Peoples Bay road. Peter

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Woow……… Peter you are a true master! I have said this many times!! And meant it. This one is a other magic shot to proof it.
    If I detent now any better I would say this is staged. Congratulations Peter. Instant favoured it wont surprise me for this one making a massive sale the yanks will go bananas over this image.
    Cheers Hans

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much Hans and it’s great to see you back in action again. I can understand how you need a break from it all every now and again – I’m the same! All best wishes old friend, Peter

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Hi Peter, love Rue! Classic Aus shot. I think it’s amazing these animals are all over the place. I was wondering, do the people eat Rue? If they do what does it taste like? It’lll probably put a spring in your step I should imagine. LOL> Don.

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Pardon me if I groan! But thanks anyway!! And to answer your question YES, roo meat is eaten but I haven’t a clue what it tastes like. Peter

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Very stunning capture of roo. They are curious there?

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much Meeli. This roo was obviously used to seeing people around and was not unduly bothered by my presence. On our local golf course the “resident” roos don’t take the slightest bit of notice of us, but sometimes some “outsiders” come in from the bush for water and they will hop off at high speed as soon as they see us in the distance! Peter

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    A stunning capture Peter !

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks Colin – very much. Regards, Peter

  • Evita

    Evita

    Fabulous capture!! :D

  • georgieboy98 replied

    Thanks very much Evita, both for the comment and the fave. We live way out of the city and kangaroos are virtually our neighbours. I have the job of cleaning up every morning after they have been on our front lawn during the nights! Peter.

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