Brad Darch, Emerald Queen of the Southern Highlands (September theme: Things that fly)

"Emerald Queen of the Southern Highlands" highlights the parrot’s vivid green crown set against a weathered timber gate and bushland hues. Through this portrait, I honour the quiet beauty of Australia’s forest monarch and the subtle textures of her home. “Female Australian King Parrot,” Alisterus scapularis Nikon D5100 - 1/100 sec f/6.0 ISO 560

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