Marlboro Bird


Posted by Graeme Guy on Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:28 pm

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When you are full on romancing the ladies with song and dance the moment comes when you want to relax and enjoy a smoke.

Here a Victoria's Riflebird male does exactly that.

There are 42 species of Birds-of-Paradise and 4 of them can be found in Australia.....all riflebirds.....named because the military uniform at the time was black and green. The other species, many with exotic colours and intricate displays are found in Papua New Guinea and offshore islands.

Canon EOS1DX, 500mm f4, 1.4x, f8, 1/125/ISO1250


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by mikullashbee on Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:10 pm
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Awesome shot Graeme. Love that 'smoke' man. What a cool species and on an interesting perch to boot.
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by Karl Egressy on Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:45 pm
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Wow, this smoking bird put a smile on my face. Amazing capture, Graeme.
 

by Juan Carlos Vindas on Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:16 am
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What a nice moment! love the steam coming out of this bird´s beak. Thanks for the extra info on birds of paradise, did not know you had 4 species in Australia.
 

by Biplab Adhikary on Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:34 pm
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Wow!!!
 

by Debapratim Saha on Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:55 pm
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Stunning shot!! Like the calling pose with the steam.
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by ChrisRoss on Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:43 pm
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Very nice Graeme, shows how cool it can get in the highlands!
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by Ron Day on Sat Dec 13, 2014 4:07 pm
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Great title and frame Graeme!
 

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