Backside of a bird is better than no bird at all.. LOL..keep trying Errol, you'll get one yet..this is still a great shot...nice detail..

Exactly Ray! I really like the water in this one. It really makes for a beautiful background. Have a great day. #:O)

Oh but I LOVE this POV!!!!! Gorgeous DOF here too...... if you want them to turn around, make a little chirp-sound... gets 'em every time ;-)

excellent shot and beautiful blue background !

These little Kolea's are quite fast and don't let you get too close, always ready to fly. Very nice shot of this fast bird! Aloha~

Viewing?...I am lucky I can see....after all that Pakalolo I am still away with the Fairies...now I see a Face in that Birds bottom....aloha bro'!

Beautiful image with the background adding the perfect contrast, bravo:):):)...V

It really does look like a little dreamy birdie - looking out over the sea .. thinking .. where to go next :) .. Wonderful shot ! Even it is from the backside .. you did catch it with its head turned sidewards .. so we do get a glimpse of this birdies personality :):) Excellent Photo :))

Stunning color and clarity on this shot. I think showing off the beautiful coat is even better in this case. Love the blur of the background too - terrific color and it sets the bird off so well. Terrific photography! V

Fantastic compo... the blurred background is genial !

Excellent shot! I like very much the light and the background. And the bird too. Very well done!!!

What do birds dream of...a very good question. The sea, juicy fish, soaring amongst the clouds... A lovely photo no matter what side of the bird you shot. :)

Perhaps he's just camera shy. Try putting a fish on your head, that should get his attention. LOL. Actually, I think this is a great pose, beautiful coloring on this lovely birdie.

very nice shot!!!!!!!!

Oh man... no luck in capturing birdies? Are you kidding? You captured it gorgeously... who cares it turned the back towards you! Look at the details on his feathers! v*****

I'm checking out those beautiful feathers.Nice capture.beautiful background to compliment.

Very pretty bird!! They like to make us work to get their pictures! Nicely done.

LOL @ Tedz!!!!! This bird has really cool looking feathers, don't worry they'll turn your way. Just make a little squeekie noise before you shoot and they'll turn around, LOL!!!!!

Patience Errol, you WILL succeed, patience is always paying off some time and then you'll show us proudly your results. And for this one, even looking the other way, it's adding depth, birdie looking into dreamy endless horizons over the ocean! Excellent work, I love it!

a wonderful photography of this bird. great POV. !!!!!! Aloha !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!

Wow, such beautiful feathers. Another great shot. Aloha

bet he dreaming of a fish right now lol cool looking

A pretty bird with great detail and color. Accolades!!!

This is really cute! I like this position, and the way he is looking out to the water. 8-)

We do not have this bird where I live and I love this shot showing his pretty feathers! Excellent capture!! :-) V

awww no luck with the birds hehehehe !!! no rehearsal in wildlife..and its just one of those things..that makes you go arghhhh!!!!!.. beautiful capture lovely presention.. maybe the birds like champagne..:)))))

Such a lovely picture!

You know the old saying : A bird in the hand,can get you awful dirty my friend! lol :))) Really,what's wrong with this shot?Excellent details! Love that background too!One way to get there attention though,is to tell them "look at the birdy" and if that don't work, show them the bird!:)

i do like this pov just as well, some feet would be nice but what pretty feathers! :]

Superbe macro, tr joli oiseau ! bravo !