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Dec 12, 2011 05:46 |  #1

I love these guys, when they laugh, you can't but smile! This guy came and sat on a sign next to the beach, where I was trying to do some sunrise landscape shots. Needless to say, I abandoned the landscapes.

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Dec 12, 2011 06:26 |  #2

Very pretty Tina. Kookaburra, what a cool name that is.
Nice feather detail too.


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Dec 12, 2011 07:16 |  #3

Beautiful portrait of the laugher Tina. I've only seen and heard them on TV but I'd love to run into one in person one day. Are they skittish birds?


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Dec 12, 2011 08:47 |  #4

What a great portrait, Tina; they certainly look like they have a sense of humor.
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Dec 12, 2011 09:11 |  #5

That's a beautiful portrait, Tina. Looks like such a friendly bird!


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Dec 12, 2011 09:15 |  #6

Nice capture....nice detail!


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Dec 12, 2011 09:17 |  #7

a very nice Portrait of the Kooka Tina.

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Dec 12, 2011 10:28 |  #8

These are great little birds, love hearing them "laugh" and someday would love to see one in person. Great shot Tina


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Dec 12, 2011 10:41 |  #9

Beautiful headshot of the fella, Tina! Love that smile! :D


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Dec 12, 2011 10:43 |  #10

Excellent shot Tina! Head looks a little like a Kingfisher! Thanks for Sharing!


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Dec 12, 2011 11:25 |  #11

Superb pic, love the expression, happy face :)


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Dec 12, 2011 15:54 |  #12

I hope to see one of these guys someday. Great shot.


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Dec 12, 2011 16:13 as a reply to  @ Candor's post |  #13

cool bird, and great capture.

he does seem to have a bit of a grin too.


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Dec 12, 2011 16:36 |  #14

adams_aj wrote in post #13532094 (external link)
Excellent shot Tina! Head looks a little like a Kingfisher! Thanks for Sharing!

That is indeed a great shot. Kookaburras are of the Kingfisher family of birds.


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Dec 12, 2011 16:47 |  #15

Excellent. Very nice shot Tina, superb detail
Even on those little teeny feathers under the
Chin, nice light, welldone.


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