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Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Australian King Parrots


Toohey Forest can reveal very nice surprises sometimes, as it did this one, with a whole flock of males, females and youngsters Australian King Parrots. Never seen them there before. These are very elegant and gentle looking (and sounding) birds. I am still amazed to see how wildlife lives at such a close contact with people in Australian suburbia. Australian King Parrot -Alisterus scapularis. That's all for now, you are all very welcome to follow this blog by Email (on the left) for automatic updates, thank you! Matteo

24 comments:

  1. Studio at the Farm15 June 2011 at 11:35

    Hi Matteo. I really like the bird painting, especially how you integrated the birds into the foliage and then into your logo. Masterfully done!!!

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  2. Ton S. 15 June 2011 at 13:59

    Another great work, Matteo. So lifelike.

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  3. Roger Brown Art15 June 2011 at 16:42

    Interesting how they are camouflaged green on top and red underneath, maybe to hide from predators that might fly above.A great painting,I like the way you have captured their movements,or pose.

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  4. Travel France Online15 June 2011 at 17:07

    This one had to be one of my favourites. I like the balance in the colours, vibrant still elegant.

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  5. Angela Maria Russo15 June 2011 at 18:17

    Matteo, complimenti, diventi ogni giorno più bravo.
    Questi pappagalli sono spettacolari!
    ciao

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  6. Maria Elena Ferrari15 June 2011 at 18:19

    Bellissima composizione!! ciao

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  7. Concetta Flore15 June 2011 at 22:30

    what lovely composition and contrasting tones. Superb.

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  8. Theresa Evans16 June 2011 at 02:48

    A beautiful painting ... lovely colour and the composition is very captivating

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  9. Matteo Grilli17 June 2011 at 16:57

    Thank you so much everybody! You are all so kind

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  10. Bob Bushell20 June 2011 at 07:44

    A beautiful painting, well done Matteo.

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  11. Carol Franco Moran20 June 2011 at 09:02

    Amazing blog.I feel so lucky I've stumbled upon it!I guess you are an Italian fellow expatriated like me...Australia sounds and looks much more exciting than the UK, but if you want to know more about it, you're very welcome to visit my blog!
    Ti seguo!

    Carol (Italian Girlfriend)

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  12. Art with Liz25 June 2011 at 03:39

    Thank you for visiting my blog and giving me the opportunity to return the visit. What wonderful work - you have the most incredible and varied wildlife in Australia and it is beautifully portrayed on your blog.

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  13. Matteo Grilli25 June 2011 at 10:51

    Thank you Liz!
    Best wishes
    Matteo

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  14. Bev27 June 2011 at 01:15

    Wow, I love your blog, it's a sketchbook online. Amazing work!

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  15. Fran A.H. Alvarado27 June 2011 at 09:00

    Hello Matteo, if Australian King Parrots are as beautiful as you have painted them, it would be fantastic to watch them. I really like your compositions.
    Regards

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  16. Matteo Grilli27 June 2011 at 10:39

    Thank you Bev for joining and thank you Fran for your words! Matteo

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  17. Art28 June 2011 at 07:00

    Beautiful pictures, I like it

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  18. Lynne with an e28 June 2011 at 14:05

    What a beautiful and fascinating blog you have! I'm so pleased to have found it! Thanks for visiting my humble offerings as well.

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  19. Matteo Grilli28 June 2011 at 17:58

    Thank you Art and Luciano for following! And welcome too..
    Matteo

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  20. MILLY29 June 2011 at 16:56

    Just enjoyed seeing all your beautiful work. It seems we have something in common, we both love feathers. You are lucky having such colourful birds, therefore lovely feathers. Also your Black and White butterfly with the yellow flowers caught my eye, stunning.

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  21. cheryl miller . australian artist1 July 2011 at 21:12

    so wonderful..... to find such a great blog!
    cheers,,, cheryl

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  22. Chris Wallbank8 July 2011 at 03:27

    Beautiful painting Matteo, can really feel the tropical heat

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  23. Vickie23 July 2011 at 23:20

    I love visiting your paintings. They have such a freshness about them, full of light and movement. This one is gorgeous.

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  24. Matteo Grilli6 August 2011 at 16:54

    Thank you so much.. I'm flattered..

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