Wednesday 2 October 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday 64 - A collection.

Its not been a bad week for my self esteem!  A while ago I reconnected with a friend I had worked with back in the UK.  It turns out he earns part of his living now as a photographer and he invited me to show a selection of images (in digital form) at an exhibition at his gallery.  To say I was pleased to do so was an understatement.

As I know I have a busy week ahead of me I decided to post the same set of images to WBW.

Hope you enjoy them.

Pied Oystercatcher 
Australian Gannet 
Australian Magpie

Laughing Kookaburra
Dusky Moorhen
Red-Headed Avocet
Shy Albatross
Green Rosella

Banded Stilts
Black Swan
Western Bowerbird
Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo
Now it's your turn - and I hope you forgive me the indulgence of these pictures!
Click on the link below and off you go.

56 comments:

  1. congrats, stewart!! love the kookaburra and the bowerbird. so cool!

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  2. Exceptional week indeed, the Kookaburra is a particularly lovely image.

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  3. Wow, what a fantastic collection! How exciting to reconnect with a photographer. Hope you don't have to work too hard this week!

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  4. Love the Gannett, the Rosella and the bowerbird!!!!!

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  5. Well I feel like I am witnessing your coming out ... it is about time you broke out into the real world with your photography. Your pictures, all of them are astounding ... each piece captures something of the particular essence of the birds. Some of these I remember and am still moved by them. Congratulations ... what fun to meet an old friend and have it bloom into something special for both of you. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy :)

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  6. Congrats Stewart! This is a gorgeous set of photos.

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  7. Congratulations! Your photos are just magnificent! So glad I found your blog.

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  8. re visiting your post again Stewart and have to comment on the Black Cockatoos.... lovely looking species.

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  9. Hi Stewart ....

    very nice shots !

    Greetings

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  10. The stitts one is so pretty with all their red legs. Nice mix up.

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  11. How exciting Stewart! They are all fabulous photos. Congratulations!

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  12. geweldig wat een prachtige serie Stewart.

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  13. These are incredible photos! I found you via Gunilla's blog... so glad I did :)

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  14. That is such a great selection of birds and they are all so different. From Findlay

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  15. WOW!!! I think all of these shots are incredible! Congrats on the gallery addition! All of these birds are fabulous....and several more new ones for me:)

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  16. I'm so glad you've shared all these wonderful birds/photos with us. Congratulations on the show!

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  17. Good show on the invitation to display your magnificent images!

    These are all superb, Stewart! Some have that "oil painting" appearance characteristic of true artists (that would be YOU).

    We all appreciate your continuing to host a forum for us "wanna be" types!

    Hope your week continues to be spectacular!

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  18. A grand series of birds representing the amazing variety we have here in Australia. Love the pied oyster catcher on the wing.

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  19. Congrats, Stewat! I am so happy for you! It is way too hard to pick a favorite, I loved them all. They are all awesome birds and wonderful photos!

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  20. Beautiful Australian birds Stewart!! Excellent shots!!Love the Laughing Kookaburra,and the green rossela!!!Have a happy new month!!
    Dimi...

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  21. Oooo the big time for you Stewart. Good on you! Great shots all but I am always drawn to the black & white birds like your Magpie and Oystercatcher.

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  22. These are just beautiful Stewart and I can see why your friend asked you to share. Always such a rewarding experience. I went back over them a few times,and I had 2 faves as well...the Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos are GORGEOUS and I really liked the Green Rosellarilliant. Well done~

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  23. That's a really nice set of images and you can be justly pleased with them and proud of them!

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  24. Those are incredible, every one! Can we say we knew you when? Congratulations, you deserve the honors!

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  25. What a wonderful opportunity for you! Your photos are so deserving!

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  26. Awesome photos. Love the Kookaburra and the Moorhen.

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  27. What an honor to be invited to exhibit your photos! They are splendid shots.

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  28. Awesome photography as always Stewart!

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  29. Congratulations! I really like the albatross and the rosella! Nice selection of photos to display!

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  30. Most of us can thank blogging for the improvement of our photographic skills. Glad to see that you have been offered an opportunity to show them to a larger audience. The fact that your work is conducive to seeing more birds than most, is an added bonus for your artistic endeavours.

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  31. It would be a joy to connect with old friends. I love those captures, so many bird captures... I so love them in flight or close up! Thanks for sharing and have a nice week Stewart :)

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  32. It would be a joy to connect with old friends. I love those captures, so many bird captures... I so love them in flight or close up! Thanks for sharing and have a nice week Stewart :)

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  33. Beautiful birds, Stewart.
    They are all perfectly photographed.
    Greetings Irma

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  34. Hi Stewart All FABULOUS shots.wonderful lighting in them. Lovely to connect with friends.

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  35. Fantastic collection,superb images.
    Well done.
    John.

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  36. How Exciting Stewart!!! and these shots are Super!!

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  37. Congratulations on the offer to exhibit AND for the magnificent collection. Albatross really caught my eye and I immediately wonder where you were and when can I get there!?

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  38. That is quite a collection. I was going to say I like this--no I like this one --oh no this one---I think I like them ALL. MB

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  39. Well done Stewart... and you have chosen some wonderful images.

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  40. Not much more to say Stewart, those photos are an amazing collection from a talented photographer.

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  41. Gorgeous shots! Just amazing.

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  42. beautiful collection ,I can`t pick one I like the most!phyllis

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  43. What a great set of images, Stewart.
    Congratulations!!!

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  44. Congratulations! You have a great collection to share.

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  45. Very nice Stewart. I must say the Sky Albatross is an exceptional picture. just conjures up a picture of seabirds and miles of oceans.

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  46. Wonderful pictures have you made Stewart....your blog is really fantastic.

    Greetings from Holland, Joop

    http://joopzandfotografie.blogspot.nl

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  47. Blessings....
    very nice, thanks for sharing.

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  48. oh your birds are so great and colourful and bird design feathers on heads. My nature birds are not anything like yours. I would pass in bird challenges. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  49. Wow! that is an amazing grouping of fantastic photos. The award winner is still the best of the lot though.

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  50. I love seeing all these birds!

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