Parrot Portrait

[Scottes]

Well, actually my Quaker Parrakeet, named Max. He's got quite a vocabulary and likes to scream a lot. I love parrots, but I've yet to have a quiet one...

Anyway, I was playing with the flash in the house one day. I don't think it came out too bad, especially since that curtain was only a few inches behind his head.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/Max_55684.jpg

[thomascanty]

That's a pretty sharp picture! Nice portrait. I used to have a couple parakeets, but what I'd really love to have is a macaw.

[marie]

very nice shot of parrot. beautiful colours

and the curtain matches his beak real well.
you were very thoughtful

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[sparker1]

That is a good shot, very sharp and nice color.

[stoneylonesome]

Nice clear shot there Scott. beautiful bird.

[PhotosGuy]

Nice portrait!!

[ssim]

God, am I the only one without a parrott at home. Cool shot Scott. Love the colors.

[TammieO]

Cute little fella. He looks so pretty against the pink curtain.

[jfrancho]

Nice Quaker, AKA Monk Parrakeet. BTW, in case anyone was wondering, "parrakeet" is a common term for hookbills from the eastern hemisphere with long tails. Not to be confused with the "American Parakeet" which is a budgerigar. Some species, such as the Alexandrine, can be larger and quite spectacular. I used to raise quakers, I had four pairs. The bonded pairs were a little skittish, but handfed chicks develop into loud, lovable, demanding little personalities. Sorry for the dissertation, just reminiscing. I bet yours is real character.

[demstech]

very nice portrait .... very sharp too...

[LazyPhotographer]

Lovely portrait... he looks sweet.