Laughing Kookaburra [for the birds]
Uploaded: July 12, 2014 04:44:32 | Entered: July 12, 2014 04:44:32
According to an Aboriginal legend, the kookaburra's famous chorus of laughter every morning is a signal for the sky people to light the great fire that illuminates and warms the earth by day.
Taken at the Memphis Zoo
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100
Bill Whala July 12, 2014
Wow!! Great portrait. I love the open bill. #1578999Monnie Ryan July 12, 2014
Amazing detail - outstanding, Candace! #11083637David Phalen July 12, 2014
A fabulous portrait with outstanding details! #11083662Joy Rector July 12, 2014
love this shot, great detail #11083717Sheri Whala July 12, 2014
Very cool! I love the detail! #11083748JO ANN CLEVELAND July 12, 2014
Looks like he is laughing, great timing girl!jo ann c. #11083755
Susan Weisensel July 12, 2014
Wonderful close up capture. #11083865John Connolly July 12, 2014
No wonder we have such bright blue skies in Australia Candace! A wonderful portrait of this Aussie icon! #11083873Linda S. Smith July 14, 2014
What a great close up of this cute little guy Candace! The detail is amazing.Linda A. Braddock August 28, 2014
Beautiful, Candace! #11118802Sheri Whala August 28, 2014
Congrats on your finalist! #11119533Ellen Hodges August 28, 2014
Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Candace! Very best luck!! #11119820Carolyn J. Connolly September 04, 2014
Wow, Candace - what a VERY well-deserved Finalist award for this OUTSTANDING Aussie kookaburra (or 'laughing jackass') portrait!! An Australian morning just would not start start out right without their iconic, VERY loud, predawn cackling cry!! Congratulations!! :-) #11126169Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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