Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Very cool! Cheers, Christine On Sep 25, 2011, at 1:59 AM, David Mann wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
On 25 September 2011 17:11, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: My ex-girlfriend likes parrots - anyway, she told me she'd kissed a cockatoo. Thankgyou very much laydees 'n' gennlemen, I'm here all week. B For that bad Aussie pun I sentence you to watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im6VEJKd1aA Perhaps NSFW, depending upon where you work. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
That thing looks like it could inflict some damage if it were so inclined. Perhaps Hitchcock should have considered shooting The Birds in New Zealand. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
On Sep 26, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: Back in my days in NZ while in the Navy I went up a mountain near Blenheim with friend. He had a Range Rover and I figured we would be good to go. Well, we got stuck in some deep rotten snow and had to dig ourselves out. While we were doing so a Kea came up to us and we were amazed at how tame he/she was, seemingly. It was very curious at everything we did, even jumping on the shovel as if to help. It never got aggressive, nor was it a nuisance really, just persistent! I'm surprised it didn't pull the Range Rover to pieces. They're very friendly and entertaining birds but turn your back on them and they'll start ripping all the rubber bits out from around the windows. It wouldn't surprise me if it was looking for food as tourists often feed them, even though they're not supposed to. They'll often work in groups. The one you didn't see was the one sitting on the waist-high fence starting to nibble on Janet's handbag while that little fellow was engaging in his antics on her shoulder. Thanks to everyone who looked commented. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
On Sep 25, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Brian Walters wrote: I remember the Keas well around the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound, even though it was over 30 years ago. I've probably got a photo stashed away somewhere. They'll go right down to sea level at Milford Sound. We stayed there overnight about 10 years go and I remember being woken by them at dawn as they called from the forest. Amazing experience. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
I'm surprised it didn't pull the Range Rover to pieces. They're very friendly and entertaining birds but turn your back on them and they'll start ripping all the rubber bits out from around the windows. Finally the segue to what I've been longing to say; Bang Bang Shoot Shoot. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Beautiful plumage! You have to be careful with parrots in New Zealand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY My ex-girlfriend likes parrots - anyway, she told me she'd kissed a cockatoo. Thankgyou very much laydees 'n' gennlemen, I'm here all week. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
On Sunday, September 25, 2011 7:59 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ That's a great shot - love the expression on both faces. I remember the Keas well around the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound, even though it was over 30 years ago. I've probably got a photo stashed away somewhere. Dare I say it? OK, I dareBeautiful plumage. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
On Sep 25, 2011, at 12:53 AM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sunday, September 25, 2011 7:59 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ That's a great shot - love the expression on both faces. I remember the Keas well around the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound, even though it was over 30 years ago. I've probably got a photo stashed away somewhere. Dare I say it? OK, I dareBeautiful plumage. That's a great shot of two birds. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Nice expressions and pose Dave On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:59 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Damn, that's a big parrot! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 1:59 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Don't know if I'd allow that beak so close to my eyes. +-) Well caught, Dave. Jack - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 11:59 PM Subject: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Back in my days in NZ while in the Navy I went up a mountain near Blenheim with friend. He had a Range Rover and I figured we would be good to go. Well, we got stuck in some deep rotten snow and had to dig ourselves out. While we were doing so a Kea came up to us and we were amazed at how tame he/she was, seemingly. It was very curious at everything we did, even jumping on the shovel as if to help. It never got aggressive, nor was it a nuisance really, just persistent! Walt On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:59 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Happiness is a Warm Kea
Very nice expression on Janet's face, very interesting bird, great image! Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:59 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: My partner Janet took me to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve yesterday as an early birthday present. It's a small zoo just out of town which is very popular with kids both big and small. In one section they have a large aviary where you can walk in and roam free with several kea, the world's only alpine parrot, which is endemic to NZ. They're a very curious bird that adapts readily to human activity... and they also have a real knack for pulling things apart so you have to keep a very good eye on them. http://www.multi.net.nz/kea/ Apologies to Frank for the subject line but his recent kitten photo inspired me to post this :) I didn't take the K10D so I took it using Janet's little Panasonic compact and gave it a highlights shadows tweak in Photoshop. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
