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Preening and Watching

I had to wait a few minutes to get this photo. I was trying to get a few of the gull preening but it stopped whilst I was pointing the camera in its direction. Eventually it resumed but it seemed … Continue reading

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Swan Preens

So I’m pretty sure this swan is doing the preening thing. Whilst not the most clear in terms of detail, I really like the swan’s form in this one. It seems kind of odd, but it also makes sense. I … Continue reading

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Pelican Preening

Not something I get to see every day. Once more, another photo putting the form of a bird on display, but this time with another lazily floating about. I think that the outstretched wing leads to some great angularity in … Continue reading

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Ibis Preening

Here’s a shot that I took on Sunday. I like how the ibis looks almost bizarre in this photo as whilst it is easily recognised as an ibis, its form has elements of ambiguity. I also think that, in general, … Continue reading

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Anhinga novaehollandiae

Here’s a few shots of an Australian Darter preening itself. I took these on Thursday. When I first saw it, I thought it was a cormorant. I like the angles of its head and neck in these photos. I think … Continue reading

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