Nymphicus hollandicus (Cockatoo)

Written by Webmaster Friday, 27 May 2005 00:00

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“Which of the photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” Imogen Cunningham

 

 

 

 

Nymphicus  hollandicus (Order:Psittaciformes; Family: Cacatuidae)

A pair of those cockatoos was playing and displaying to each other when I approached them. They were so absorbed by their play that they didn't pay any attention to me which allowed for those close up shots.

Photo by George J. Reclos

Shooting Data:

Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO200
Shutter speed: 1/180 sec (top) 1/250 sec (bottom), f/8, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL mode
Image: RAW, converted in Photoshop CS, sharpening and contrast adjusted, saved in JPEG, levels adjusted, cropped + USM added.

 

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