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Hi Geoge, I agree with Alf's observations about this shot, but I love the old tree and am amazed how the coloring of Owl and tree stump are so similar. This shot really caught my eye.

Best regards Louise

Thanks so much Sarah, your comment is much appreciated.

Regards Louise

Hi Hem - this is a lovely crisp shot. I really like the contrast between the greenery and the pelican. He is so different to our Aussie Pelicans.

Well done.

Louise

This Magpie was feeding on Birdseed fallen from a dish hanging above him in the tree. He kept his beady eyes on me and also on my cats!

This little Hawk caused quite a commotion amongst my cats when it swooped in this morning! Haven't seen him before, and by the time I grabbed my camera and shot off a few quick photo's he was gone. Hope he comes back sometime so I can have another chance to grab a better shot!

This Goshawk is another rarity in my garden, I don't know what brought him in but he certainly gave my cat's a scare. They ran for cover when he arrived and it was this commotion that brought me running outside camera in hand, I had very little time in which to catch a half decent shot before it took off again!

Another visitor this morning. This Raven tends to scare off the smaller birds. I have a family of these characters visit me daily for a drink from my retic and a bit of a roost on my roof.

Not a great shot, this Red Capped Parrot visits my garden rarely and when it does it is very shy so this was taken very hurriedly against a very bleak sky. He is a juvenile, when he's older his whole head will be red!

Hi Sarah

This image really grabbed my attention immediately. It really is stunning. Simple yet elegant and I love the water drop. Did you use a flash?

kind regards Louise

Thank you Ralton, your comments most welcome and I will look out for the book you mention.

Best regards Louise

Beautiful shot Grayham, her skin tones appear spot on. A little distracted by the red on the right above her ear. An Hibiscus flower perhaps?

Kind regards Louise

Hi Michelle

I agree with Sam with regards to photographing wildlife, never predictable! However I think your composition here is really very good. The space on the right of the rabbit gives a sense of space, as if he's looking into it or about to "bolt" away somewhere.

Best regards

Louise

Hi - Really nice shot, I'd love to know where it was taken and the tech info?

Best regards Louise

HI Grayham, although the face is in half shadow, for me the image is all about her "eyes" they really shine for me. I really like this image.

Kind regards

Louise

Monte your bird shots never cease to amaze me! The background colour is so in tune with the owls colouring and you have caught him in such a great pose with head just tilted to give more interest to the shot. Love it!

Best regards

Louise

Kent this is a great capture. I love the dof and also the crisp clarity of the Herons feathers. Lastly those few drops of water off his beak. Fabulous shot. Regards Louise

Hi Philip

Thanks for your observations. I am having trouble with my monitor at the moment, I don't seem to see what others do! and I've just had my eyes checked out A OK!

Thanks Patsy and Richard, your comments and views are always appreciated. Kind regards Louise

Hi Ian, This photo is stunning in its simplicity of composition. You have captured the colours so well. Great photo. Kind regards Louise

Jose, you have beautifully captured this Lioness looking very hungry, hot and tired. I would perhaps cropped out the tree stumps in the foreground as they distract my eyes from the animal, but none the less a great photo.

Kind regards Louise

Hi Max, as long as you are having a great time and learning about your camera, that's all that matters! Enjoy this new hobby of yours.

Regards Louise

Not technically a very good photo, but I loved the way these two

pelicans were staring in the same direction.

Advice and or comments would be welcome.

Thanks. Louise

Too cute for words, but a lovely photo!

Regards Louise

Hi Ralton

How lucky to be able to walk up to this beautiful creature. I've only had the pleasure from a rangers 4WD. Yes he is a bit in shadow on this side, but I just love the whole range of colours you have caught here. Really brings Africa back to me. Great shot.

Regards

Louise

Hi Patrick

Just love the green irridescence of the water and the Swan so contemplative, fabulous photo.

Best regards

Louise