Chestnut-mandibled Toucan

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• Mana (17096)
• [2008-03-01 2:39]

Hi Chris,
Wonderful shot of this Toucan with amazing bright colours. Very impressive sharpness and I like this pose and the muted lighting. The blue legs are particularly interesting. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• horia (13111)
• [2008-03-01 2:46]

Hi Chris

Toucans have always been special birds in my mind and i always wanted to get a nice picture of one...you beat me to it and you've managed a superb one! I hope one day i could come back home with a similar result :)

I think this bird - due to its features - will stand out easily out of every surroundings :) Still, i very much like what you did with the DOF here. The blurred BG looks great.
The fill-in flash is also absolutely terrific and it really brings out the extra details on the bird as well as making those vivid colors stand out even better.
Very neat and sharp and also very well composed!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• boreocypriensis (14954)
• [2008-03-01 2:54]

Hi Chris,
A lovely and wonderful capture my friend! Excelent details, nice composition, also beautiful framing.
TFS and Cheers,
Bayram

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• Tabib (554)
• [2008-03-01 4:34]

Hi Chris,

A very beautiful Toucans in vivid colour.
Nice POV and BG, very sharp too.

TFS,
/Redzlan/.

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• jcoowanitwong (11467)
• [2008-03-01 5:20]

Hi Chris,
This Toucan has fantastic colors. You capture well with sharp and nice color clarity. You had a wonderful trip, seeing so many exotic birds. Very well done and tfs.
JC

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• uleko (24815)
• [2008-03-01 5:42]

Hello Chris,
Superb capture of this beautiful Toucan. Its markings and colours are quite amazing and you're showing them very sharply. I like its pose too and it looks great against the dark background!
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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• cako (2385)
• [2008-03-01 5:50]

Hi Cris
this is a very nice colors
very good sharp and detail
well done.

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• AnimalExplorer (8804)
• [2008-03-01 8:00]
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Hi Chris,
Wonderful shot of this beautiful toucan, one of my favorite bird species. Yes it definitely rains there a lot but then that's why they call them rainforest. I was at La Selva, I remember the first night as I was very excited to be there. Trying to get to sleep was virtually impossible as the cicada's were so loud, felt like they were drilling into my head, but none the less, it is a beautiful place to visit. Did you happen to get a chance to photograph the Fiery-billed aracari? TFS :)

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• Karin (2089)
• [2008-03-01 14:56]

Hi Chris,
Very good composition.. the toucan stands out very well against the dark background.
Well done and TFS

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• SkyF (8113)
• [2008-03-01 16:23]

Hi Chris,
lucky you for getting one of those beauties in front of your lens. I missed the only one we saw in Costa Rica, running for my camera ;-).
Gorgeous shot, colors and sharpness are right on. Nice composition and presentation.
TFS..Sky

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-01 20:13]

Hello Chris

What a beautiful bird.
The colours are rich and vibrant.
Very good use of the natural lighting,the bird really shows well against the dark BG.
Well placed in the frame.
Excellent POV.The hide really worked well for you.

TFS
Rob

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• ferranjlloret (1457)
• [2008-03-02 1:30]

Hi Chris,
Impressive shot, this one bird has very special colors
Salut
Ferran

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• zulfu (663)
• [2008-03-03 13:05]

Hello Chris,
Woww... another excellent sharp photo with a fantastic pose. Perfect composition. Great light and natural colours.
Regards,
Mehmet