Mango The Sun Conure (Click to enlarge)
Or the Sun Conure. Meet Mango. A more gorgeous bird will be difficult to find. He’s precocious and sweet, outgoing and just a little bit flaky, but always a small magnificent bundle of feathers. He arrived at Sisters Pet Pics studio with his family in tow, mom, dad and dogs and thought the world was his. Mango is easy to love, for his beauty and his large boisterous personality.
Photographing domestic bird pets is a balancing act. Safety is always paramount and the photographer must take every safeguard to maintain the safety of everyone in the room. Even if the bird’s wing feathers have been clipped, it could be very easy for an escape, so a secure space is imperative. Other animals in the room may not act as they would at home. I always insist upon the confinement of all but the subject to insure ultimate safety precaution.
Choosing a backdrop for a beautiful bird is important. For birds I like a high contrast setting, but it might be very interesting to see Mango on a mottled red, orange and yellow background as well. For me, a good bird image has to accentuate each feather. Take a look at some bird magazines for inspiration. Every centerfold will have a close look at tack-sharp feathers. This is the goal. You can see some new pin feathers on Mango that he hasn’t attended to yet.
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