Tui feeding in a flame tree

I had to go back to Ayrlies gardens as I lost my lens cap for my big 400mm lens last week. Fortunately one of the gardeners found it, so I went back to collect it, taking @julzmaioro with me. I spent ages trying to catch a tui away in the distance with its feather shining in the sun. This is the best of a bad lot

[julia]

Neat colours with that blue sky and the vibrant flame tree.. and a better tui shot than I got.. Thanks for a great day.

[Dawn]

A nice shot

[Christina]

Very striking shot - I love that you have resisted the urge to crop further :)

[Issi Bannerman]

Wonderful capture. I love it. Glad you retrieved the lens cap. Like Christina, I love that you didn't crop any more. It's perfect.

[Dianne]

Neat image and the blue sky and red flowers make it extra special.

[Rob Z]

Gorgeous, sharp image.

[Joan Robillard]

Nice

[Peter Dulis]

lovely capture

[Kate]

The colors and composition are great

[Joanne Diochon]

I think this is a lovely image. It may not be the detailed shot of the tui you were looking for but, the shape of the branches and flowers, and the position of the bird make for a lovely composition.

[Pat Knowles]

Such clarity & detail.

[Suzanne]

I agree with Joanne that it is a great image albeit not the one you wanted. Favourite

[Shutterbug]

I love the minimalism of this shot and the beautful colors.

[Phil Howcroft]

very impressive shot carol

[Rick]

Great capture.