"Give me A Smile, please", a photo from Western Cape, West

Photographer's Note

A Portrait of these cute Chicks.

We went to this Cango Ostrich Show farm , where this photo was taken.
The staff are very professional and super friendly.

The Ostrich tour is interesting and fun.
The Ostriches are not a 'shy bird'. They'll come very close to you, if you've food for them.

One of the awesome experience , is to sit or ride these birds.
But none of us, did. We only watched the demonstration from the staff.
One thing I didn't see , the Ostriches bury their heads in the sand :-)

As usual, I'll add two more in the WS.

Thanks for your time.

PaulVDV, Fis2, COSTANTINO, pajaran, jemaflor, lucasgalodoido, Royaldevon, jhm, burmaman, ikeharel, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (62880) 2021-03-08 13:59

Hello Loong,
Very cute picture of these young ostriches.
In your main photo, these sweet creatures look a bit like a cross between an ostrich and a hedgehog :) It doesn't seem advisable to stroke them on their backs.
I've heard before that they're not really shy birds.
You haven't seen them putting their head in the sand. Perhaps that is just a story that does not correspond to reality?
Interesting pictures in the WS. However, it seems like a barren area where they live on the farm. With a lot of cacti.
On the other hand, the only ostrich I ever saw in the wild was in Northern Chile, also in a very harsh area.
Best regards, Paul

Fis2 (170693) 2021-03-08 14:04

Witaj Loong!
Great shot, chicks are nice.
A brilliant portrait.
Good framing, colors and depth.
Well done.
I like WS too.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

lousat (139220) 2021-03-08 14:16

HI Loong,this is a very interesting visit,perfect to see the young ostrich and to take a pic so nice and funny! Perfect couple in pose for you like movie actors...ahaha..interesting view of mother and farm in the 2 WS very well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ifege (48019) 2021-03-08 22:05

Hi Loong
Neighbours today and both a young bird subject - but very different birds. Great photo of this pair.
cheers
Ian

Silvio1953 (221525) 2021-03-08 22:11

Ciao Loong, great capture of lovely couple, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (116421) 2021-03-08 22:35

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
anda happy evening
nice timing for you
excellent capture of these
cute Chicks!!!
perfect couple in pose
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147076) 2021-03-08 23:50

Hi Loong,
Funny title ! and good photo with this young ostriches, perfectly photographed, excellent sharpness and colors, a good memories for me this location in this town with ostrich farm, tfs.

holmertz (102650) 2021-03-09 0:54

Hello Loong,
They must have been very curious of you, and not very shy at all, to give you enough time for such a perfectly sharp photo. You also exposed the photo perfectly, so the colours are very nice. Both WS photos are good complements. What a pity you didn't see any of these birds bury its head in the sand. Such a photo would have caused a scientific sensation, since it has never so far been seen by anyone. ;-)
Best regards,
Gert

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2021-03-09 5:26

Hi Loong,
beauitfulk shot of these young birds. Good sharpen and colors.
Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

Royaldevon (85896) 2021-03-09 6:03

Hello Loong,

What a delightful shot!!
It is the heads and eyes that reveal character and these close-ups do just that!
They look as if they are performing on stage, like a comedy duo - "Have you ever seen silent tennis?"
"No, what's the difference?"
"It's like ordinary tennis but without the
racket!"

Love the textural details!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jhm (211736) 2021-03-09 9:46

Hello Loong,

Both birds very well but a smile this can seems not
Nice sharp and clear photographed.
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Regards,
John.

burmaman (1336) 2021-03-09 10:05

Hello Long!
This is a great shot of this duo in perfect quality!
Perfect focus on them and a nice blurred background.
Regards,Ronny

Tue (92322) 2021-03-09 11:58

Hello Loong,
A great double portrait, they still look pretty cute and you captured them with great sharpness and clarity and also with a fine, clear sunlight. Very well done.
Lars

ikeharel (113291) 2021-03-14 23:31

Hello Loong,
Good range for such a close up, the two chicks looks wonderful.
outcome of the picture superbly managed, feathers of the younf ostriches immaculately sharp on the image.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

ChrisJ (171822) 2021-04-21 10:51

Hello Loong,

Well, I have been to north Africa, so I suppose one day when Covid is gone I should go to South Africa & Namibia. Perfect symmetry of the ostrich chicks and excellent use of a shallow dof. I have only seen the odd emu here and there in rural parts of Australia. Tfs!