I couldn't help picking this off the ground, and as I did so, I felt I was holding nothing more than the tiny droplets. The feather I think must have come from an eastern rosella—the faint tinge of red fits no other local bird I can think of.
[21 May 2013, Panasonic Lumix GH1, 14–45 mm at 45 mm, ISO 400, 1/80 at f5.6]
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Your photo somehow conveys both the fragility and the strength. Beautiful!
We get (and welcome) Eastern Rosellas here, and that does indeed look as if it could come from one. I am always fascinated at how well camoflagued they are when they have their heads down in the grass and are grazing.
And that is a glorious feather photo - thank you. Send some rain this way please.
Thank you, RR. Feathers are astonishing in every respect, and I can't photograph them without feeling compelled to do my best to respect them.
EC, thank you, and it's good to have support for the i.d. I'd send rain if I could — but given the forecast, you might get it frozen ;^)
Of all the items shown under microscopes (electron or otherwise) I find feathers most fascinating and lovely.
Zhoen, yes — they're fascinating and inspiring at every scale.
A stunning image, Pete. I love its simplicity.
Thank you, Anne-Marie :^)
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