A Study in Wing Feather Colours by terryliv

A Study in Wing Feather Colours

I just love the complex colours that this juvenile Crimson Rosella displayed on his wing feathers.
The way the very dark blue scallop patterns are outlined in light blue and then fading into green and yellow on some feathers before merging into red at the extremities. It is very delicate and quite complex.
And then the electric blue flash at the front of his wings. And of course, the whole kaleidoscope of colours is set against that wonderful crimson body.
Don't you think it is a work of art? What? You cant see it? Oh that's right, the pic is B&W!! Well I can see it all in the colour version. Ha Ha Ha Ha
My celebration of the end of a month of having to look at countless B&W shots.
Fabulous shot, quite dramatic in B/W.
February 27th, 2015  
Hahaha, do I sense just a small hint of sarcasm? Or are you looking forward to monotone March? I actually like this in B&W. It really brings out the textures in the feathers.
February 27th, 2015  
@karlow75 Stuff the textures!!
February 27th, 2015  
@terryliv I am getting the feeling that you may not be doing too many more b&w shots :)
A rainbow Lorikeet would look great in b&w ;)
February 27th, 2015  
Well...There are a lot of grays there anyway.
February 27th, 2015  
Oh my goodness what a shock - no colour!! I love that you have chosen the most colourful bird to show us in B&W. A fine example!! I thought you had been converted just for a minute!! LOL!!
February 27th, 2015  
Ha ha, I think Poppo is getting a bit grumpy. I am a big fan of b&w of the subject is right, but beautifully coloured birds and flowers don't look well in b&w for me either. Take a deep breath Terry February is almost over.
February 27th, 2015  
Great B&W image Terry, showing lots of detail you missed in a colour photograph:)
February 27th, 2015  
My sister (also on 365) and I really admired this presentation with lots chuckles.
February 27th, 2015  
@pcoulson That's it. You're off my Christmas card list Peter
February 27th, 2015  
Can admire the detail but BRING on the COLOUR Poppo :)
February 28th, 2015  
Wow, so much feather detail in B&W!
February 28th, 2015  
Hehehe.... you're too cheeky! But what beautiful patterns the b&w makes!
February 28th, 2015  
He looks like he wasn't ready for his shot - still some cleaning to do.
February 28th, 2015  
@karlow75 You're on!!!!!!
February 28th, 2015  
@hermann Stay tuned Sally :-)
February 28th, 2015  
Sam
YUK!
February 28th, 2015  
@gigiflower Why thank you Sam
February 28th, 2015  
Good lord, a B&W from Terry. And then I read your commentary, and realise it was all tongue-in-cheek. Yes, MUCH better in colour.
February 28th, 2015  
LOL!!!!! When I saw this B&W image in the thumbnail views, I thought, "WHAT??? A colorless parrot picture from Poppo? He has lost his mind." Your point has been made. Tomorrow it's color again for me! (I have one more monochrome to take and post tho.)
February 28th, 2015  
Where is Ted Turner when you need him? All that's missing is a crystal ball. (Turner is the dude who colourized Gone With the Wind, BTW)
March 1st, 2015  
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