Ocellated Turkey

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Ocellated Turkey
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Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 514 W: 90 N: 1771] (5920)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-15 7:06
Viewed: 955
Points: 28
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Today's post is from my archives and Tikal area located in Guatemala. I found this this cool guy 100m from my hotel on parking area... It was few of them going a round looking for food. I was surprised with all this colours and blue head red eyes...
Captured with my old 20D @ 400mm, handhold...

The Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a large bird, at around 70-100 cm (28-40 in) long and an average weight of 3 kg (6.6 lbs) in females and 5 kg (11 lbs) in males. In the past, it has sometimes been treated in a genus of its own, as Agriocharis ocellata, but the differences between this species and Meleagris gallopavo are too small to justify generic segregation.

The Ocellated Turkey exists only in a 50,000 square mile range comprised of the Yucatán Peninsula which includes the states of Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatán, as well as parts of southern Tabasco and northeastern Chiapas. They also can be found in Belize and the northern part of Guatemala...

source: wiki
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2416 W: 132 N: 6653] (20877)
  • [2007-10-15 7:41]

Hej Ralf,
This is an amazing species of Turkey, one new to me. Fine sharp capture in excellent lighting that shows up the colours and markings at their best.
Thanks for showing this rare one,
Hälsningar,
Ivan

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 60 W: 0 N: 29] (194)
  • [2007-10-15 8:24]

Hi Ralf
Really cool shot of this colorful turkey.
TFS
Rolf

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2297 W: 163 N: 6694] (21146)
  • [2007-10-15 8:53]

Hello Ralf,
Wow, this one looks dressed for the latest fahion show in Paris! Really striking colours and patterns. I like the "hat" too! Excellent sharp capture and very well composed.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hi Ralf,
Ugly, yet beautiful, an amazing looking bird and very well captured on the digital canvas. Nice clarity showing great details. :)

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  • pirate Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 454 W: 102 N: 578] (2871)
  • [2007-10-15 10:06]

Hi Ralf
very cool guy indeed, perfect presentation with nice colours but grass a bit boring
tfs
tom

amazing turkey! TFS Ori

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1133 W: 259 N: 2406] (10803)
  • [2007-10-15 11:24]

Hi Ralf,

A colorfull turkey,never seen before,well captured with good POV,well done and thanks for the introduction

Paul

Hello Ralf,
Wow, what a beauty! I was in Tikal long time ago but I don't remember this Turkey. You made an amazing photo with perfect light and colours. Great details. How colourful can it be?
Regards,
Peter

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2007-10-15 13:44]

Go with Argus on that one - new to me as well! Great detail and great colors, wonderfully captured. TFS and Cheers, Klaus
!

hej ralf!
de där va en riktigt färggrann
och fin fågel!
really sharp with perfect exposure
good work!

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 54 N: 476] (2048)
  • [2007-10-15 18:07]

Hello Ralf,
Great shot, fantastic colors and sharpness
Regards, Dejan

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2337 W: 59 N: 4094] (13345)
  • [2007-10-16 0:55]

Hi Ralf,
The plumage looks so beautiful with those great colors. Details are lovely. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 0 N: 1457] (6594)
  • [2007-10-16 5:52]

Hi Ralf
Excellent capture.It is amazing to see all those different colors.Good POV and sharp image.Details are excellent.
TFS Michel

Now that is an exotic species Ralf

Stunning gsharpness and plumage detail
Brilliant colours
Well composed

TFS

Chris

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