A Colorful Pair of Rainbow Lorikeets
Brilliant shades of emerald green, sapphire blue, golden yellow, and fiery orange come together as two Rainbow Lorikeets perch quietly on a weathered branch at the San Antonio Zoo. Captured by James Engel, this vibrant portrait highlights the striking plumage and inquisitive personalities of these colorful parrots, with one bird taking center stage while its companion watches from above. Native to Australia, Rainbow Lorikeets are celebrated for their dazzling colors and playful nature, making them one of the world's most recognizable parrots. This photograph is a celebration of wildlife, color, and the remarkable beauty found in the avian world. #EngelPhotography #RainbowLorikeet #Trichoglossus #Psittaculidae #Psittaciformes #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #ColorfulBirds #Parrot #Aves #Animalia #SanAntonioZoo #SanAntonio #Texas #Nature #BirdLovers
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Monday, June 13th, 2011 at 3:57 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
70mm
Shutter Speed
1/40 sec
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, Brackenridge Park, City Park, San Antonio Zoo
Keywords
Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Sony Alpha A300
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.46379426
Longitude: -98.47244382
Altitude: 211.0 meters / 692.3 feet
Longitude: -98.47244382
Altitude: 211.0 meters / 692.3 feet