This stunning little woodswallow reminded me of a flamenco dancer with the upright part of the branch as its partner.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 1600, handheld
Canon R5, Canon RF 600 f/4 L IS USM
This is a female, she is far more subtly coloured than the much darker and more dramatic looking male. She was so far from me that I initially used my camera as a pair of binoculars to identify the species but she was so gorgeous that I couldn’t resist pressing the shutter button.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 1600, handheld
Canon R5, Canon RF 600 f/4 L IS USM
And then came the ‘dance moves’ that made me smile. She stretched her wings and swivelled her tail and I loved the way the light emphasised the shape of her wings and the spread of her white-tipped tail.
1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 1600, handheld
Canon R5, Canon RF 600 f/4 L IS USM
Flipping back and forth between the second and third photographs looks quite hilarious. Maybe it’s more like a tango than flamenco… I don’t know much about either set of dance steps.
There is exciting news about the lirralirra calendar. After heaps of research I’ve realised that an A4 calendar (that opens to A3) is a better option and will not be so expensive. I’m in the process of finalising images and plan to have more news in time for next week’s lirralirra. Heaps of thanks for so much encouragement. I’m wondering about the following cover image – my natural habitat is in the bush with a camera, I’m not good at anything to do with sales so would appreciate suggestions if you have any.
Thank you and happy birding, Kim
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Love your site Kim and look forward to your weekly pics.
Can’t wait for a calendar.
That’s really lovely Mary, thank you. I’ve been busy selecting some of my favourite images ready to send to the printer, Kim
That cover is SENSATIONAL!!!
Thank you Tess, now I’m pretty sure I’ll stick with it!
Love the White-browed Woodswallow and your description of its movements as being like dancers. The wings are so beautiful.
I agree with Deidre O’S, Mulga Parrot for front cover. Stunning cover captures attention.
Thanks heaps for your encouragement re the calendar cover Margot. I thought it might be appropriate for a couple of reasons, including that it is my favourite shot from the breakdown Mallee trip.
Wonderful news about the calendar. We gave an earlier one of yours to my partner’s sister – and she still talks about it.
Love that dancer. And a beautifully choreographed set of moves – and photographs.
Thanks heaps for your calendar encouragement EC, and for sharing that lovely comment about your partner’s sister. I wonder if anyone has ever choreographed a danced based on the movements of birds. As I finished that sentence I realised it was a bit daft as I have done it myself! I choreographed a dance routine for my class based on pelicans spiralling into the air and feeding in circles, dipping and swirling, and tending their youngsters in a creche, so I’m sure it must have been done, a lot.
Thank you for sharing these, Kim! I just love the sense of her movement and presence. Beautiful!
I’m glad you like them too Chrissie, she was lovely to watch
I bet she was lovely! And.. I meant to say the calendar cover looks amazing too. I can’t wait to get my hands on one! š
She was a little beauty Chrissie, busily dancing in the treetops. That’s great about the calendar cover – I’ve had some emails about it too so I think I’ll stick with it. Thanks heaps for your support, Kim
That dazzling Mulga parrot will make a superb cover for your calendar, Kim –
he looks like a flying opal!
What a fabulous description Deirdre! I lived in Coober Pedy for a while and can’t believe I didn’t see the opal connection myself – thank you! And thank you for your continued ideas, Kim