Crazy! Who's Crazy?
This very large bird with the goofy look is an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) , one of Australia’s icons.
The Emu shares pride of place on the Australian Coat of Arms with a Kangaroo. (The reason a Kangaroo and Emu are depicted on our national symbol is that they can’t walk backwards).
This dippy Emu was photographed during the Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club’s Christmas party at the Billabong Koala Sanctuary at Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, in very early Summer 2006.
These are NOT very easy subjects to photograph as they are constantly on the move pacing up and down with their heads bobbing around. As my old Fuji S5500 is not renowned for his focusing speed, my frustration was beginning to show after about half an hour but persistence paid off in the end.
Those curly bits on top of its head which add to the goofy expression are new feathers which have not fully developed.
Fuji S5500: RAW, f/3.1 @ 1/140sec, ISO100, Low powered flash, Hand held.
S7RAW & Photoshop CS.
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M Malicki Beser
haha thats crazy…love it
Dennis Gay replied
G’da mmlkbsr,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display and that you are first to spot my loopy emu.
Many thanks for your encouraging ”...love it” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts.
GB
Dennis
Cory Frantz
WOW Dennis! haha. The detail is Fantastic. Great image. Crazy is a perfect title!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Cory,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your encouraging “WOW…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
aphoto4you
OUTSTANDING close up…
Dennis Gay replied
G’day aPhoto4U,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “OUTSTANDING…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
aphoto4you
hehhehe dennis…its awsome….it was pleasure viewing…:) will keep eye on your next…
Craig Hender
LOL, fabulous capture and processing Dennis. Certainly does look crazy!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Craig,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your encouraging “…fabulous…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
The poor thing was probably ga-ga because of the five photographers chasing it up and down the fence. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day adgray …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
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Ashley DeRossett
Dennis- This is so cute, I want to kiis him, or her…Great work!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Ashley,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…Great work!” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Maximus
He looks how I feel. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your amusing comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
binjy
:)) beautifully captured by you and Mr fuji!!!
The detail is wonderful.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Binjy,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…beautifully…wonderful.” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
naturelover
What a hoot! what character he has, perfect title!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day NatureLover,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…perfect…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Robert Elliott …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
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Phil Threlfall
Well well, yes its an emu, and a great shot. But it looks like a Velociraptor….. how cool.
Well done.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Phil,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…Well done…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
Nah! It looks too friendly to be a velociraptor. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Dennis Rubin IPA
Excellent job, great detail in the feathers and a super expression. This one is a classic – added!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day DR,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “Excellent…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
Thank you too for adding this work to your favourites. Glad you anjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
jacqi
What an amazing shot! I think this bird was having a bad hair day.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Jacqi,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…amazing…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
jacqi
I wish I had been there to watch!!!
debsphotos
What a face…....excellent Dennis!! Patience paid off in the long run!!! Perferct detail!!!! *-)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…excellent…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Travis Easton
Great quirky shot Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Travis,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…quirky…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
clickychick
Hehehe this is just so funny, it really made my morning! What a great shot!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sarah,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…great shot!” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
So glad I could kick start your day with a chuckle.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Gabriele Swanson …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Atheum
Oh, it is to laugh! Very good, by the way.
Dennis Gay
G’day Atheum,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “…Very good…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
So glad I could kick start your day with a chuckle.
GB
Dennis
Neil Swenser
Great shot Dennis, looks like he’s had a pretty rough night .
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Marlin,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “Great shot…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
They really are a loopy bird and well worth observing. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Rosie Appleton
What a classic!!!! I have never been able to photograph one of these guys successfully – AWESOME!!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Rosie,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your most encouraging “What a classic!!!…” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Larry Llewellyn
Goofy, hell, looks like one of my relatives!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Larry,
Nice to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Many thanks for your very amusing comment on my loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Hans Kawitzki
Looks like he’s having a conservation with you,love the details
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Hans,
How great to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Thank you indeed for your most encouraging “…love the details” comment for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Laura S …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Ken Boxsell
A face only a mother could love…......lol…...Awesome shot Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Ken,
Wonderful to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
My warmest thanks for your comical and encouraging “…Awesome…” wrap for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
Thank you too for the honour of adding my Emu to your favourites.
“A face only a mother could love”??? Have you had a look at your avatar lately? 8-) 8-) 8-)
GB
Dennis
Babcia
Great shot!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Babcia,
So good to see you at the Billabong enjoying the Aussie animals on display.
Thank you most kindly for your short but sweet and encouraging “Great shot!” wrap for my ducking ‘n’ weaving efforts to catch this loopy emu.
GB
Dennis
kenspics
Superb photograph of this amazing bird Dennis .. caught it would seem on a bad hair day though… no wonder it looks to be a tad on the defensive side!!! lol
Appreciated your commentary about this bird as well!!!
Dennis Gay replied
Helloo There Ken!
Welcome to The Billabong and the Emu pen.
Thanks heaps for your enthusiastic and most encouraging “Superb…” wrap for this difficult-to-make bird portrait.
So glad you enjoyed the experience.
GB
Dennis
ralph arce
I fell off my chair laughing my head off (seriously, and it hurt. but it’s worth the laugh). Very hilarious! :D
Dennis Gay replied
Howzit RAPHAEL!
Mrs Emu and I apologise for any injury you have sustained when viewing her portrait. 8-)
Many thanks indeedy for your side splitting yet very encouraging wrap for this comical image. So glad you enjoyed it.
GB
Dennis
angiejones
So funny!! :o)
Dennis Gay replied
Wotcha ANGIE!
Nice of you to join the RB gang at the Billabong Sanctuary.
Your interest in Aussie birds and your appreciative comment for my Emu study is most welcome.
Happy to entertain.
GB
Dennis
Esther's Art a...
This is fantastic work. Amazing. Great detail.
Dennis Gay replied
Merry Be ESTHER!
Line up! Line up to see the goofy Emu! Nice to see you here kiddo.
Thanks big time for your very generous and encouraging ”...Amazing…” comment for this crazy bird.
My utmost thanks too for the honour of adding the work to your favourites collection and my portfolio to your watch list. I hope you enjoy my photographic journey.
GB
Dennis
Bunny Clarke
How adorable! Excellent capture.
Dennis Gay replied
G’donya BUNNY!
I hope you bought a bag of bird food at the kiosk!
Your interest in this comical Emu and your very supportive and encouraging ”...Excellent…” wrap for this portrait is most warmly welcome.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Paul Kavsak .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
Thank you too for adding my portfolio to your watch list. I hope you enjoy the ride.
GB
Dennis