This exquisitely beautiful Golden Whistler has been calling in my garden, a lot. Listening to his song has given me a comforting few moments each day that magically make the troubles seem a little lighter.
1/1000, f/4.0, ISO 4000
Canon R5, Canon 600mm f/4 L IS USM
I absolutely adore this photograph. This Golden Whistler was quietly preening when it glanced towards me. The light was low, you might have noticed the high ISO, which has made the shot perfect to my mind. The eye contact is sweet, the fluff of feathers around the bird are catching the light beautifully, and the colours are sublime.
These birds about the same size as a sparrow, a little lighter in weight and a little longer in length. The visual similarities end there. The Golden Whistler’s colouring is a spectacular blend of golden yellow, olive-greens, deep black, soft greys and bright white. Shivers of loveliness.
Wishing you a peaceful and joyous long weekend, filled with happiness and birdsong, Kim
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