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Macaw
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Copyright: Philip Erche (netfalls) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1752 W: 153 N: 2457] (9268)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM, Digital RAW 400
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-01-08 12:41
Viewed: 1557
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Macaws are large colorful parrots, classified into six of the many Psittacidae genera: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Propyrrhura, Orthopsittaca , and Diopsittaca.

Status

Of the seventeen remaining species of macaw, only the Blue-and-yellow Macaw is not endangered in the wild. Five species of macaw are already extinct, and Spix's Macaw is now considered to be extinct in the wild. The Glaucous Macaw is also probably extinct, with only two reliable records of sightings in the 20th century. The greatest problems threatening the macaw population are the rapid rate of deforestation and the illegal trapping of birds for the bird trade.

Birds in captivity

Macaws eat nuts and fruit and can destroy trees, so if kept as pets they should be provided with twigs to break.

Bonding: Macaws have a long life span, claimed as 150 years in the wild and 75 years in captivity. They will bond primarily with one person - their keeper.

Other sub-bondings also take place and most macaws that are subjected to non-aggressive behavior (i.e love) will trust most humans and can be handled by even strangers if someone familiar is within eyeshot of the bird.

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  • Great 
  • toniox (56)
  • [2006-01-08 12:43]

Hi philip, what a beautifull bird full of colors.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-01-08 12:44]

Hello Philip!
Very nice close up.Vivid colors,POV,crisp clear details,sharpness,framing and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2808 W: 75 N: 7868] (26349)
  • [2006-01-08 12:46]

Wow, Philip, welcome home :-)
I'm really glad that you send something new to TN! Beautifull portrait of Macaw, dynamic pose, perfect details and colours.
You've been missed here!

I really like the tight crop you have achieved here and the way you captured the unusual pose of the bird. the details on the feathers stand out well.

nice shot

Andrew

Wonderful closeup with the eye in just the right place, providing an excellent composition IMO..Very good color saturation, exposure, sharp detail, POV and pose. Very well done my friend. Thank You!

Hi my friend, long time no see.;-)
It's good to see a post from you again, you have been missed.
Great colours, very good details and nice POV.
Great work.

  • Great 
  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 316 N: 4403] (14711)
  • [2006-01-08 13:44]

Une excellente composition pour ce Macaw, Philip.
Si son ramage égale son plumage....
Merci.

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1540 W: 309 N: 2234] (8915)
  • [2006-01-08 14:02]

Hi Philip,

Well done on the composition. Excellent portrait of the Macaw.
Small nit, the flash blew out the whites, minor though.

Mike

Hi Philip,
wonderful colours and so close, excellent sharpness. There are so many details to see, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

  • Great 
  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1549 W: 0 N: 1158] (6414)
  • [2006-01-08 15:27]

Hi Philip,
Very nice shot on this macaw with great colour, sharp detail and good frame.
Well done and TFS!

  • Great 
  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-01-08 16:17]

Great capture of this colourful beauty, I like the tight crop that focuses on the action. Good composition with clear lines.
Regards,
Gabi

Nice shot Philip,
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are spot on.
Good framing and notes.
Thanks for posting, Have a good week.
It's great to see a post from you again. Have a great 2006.

  • Great 
  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11868)
  • [2006-01-08 18:28]

Bonjour Philip!

Bonne présentation de ce perroquet,les couleurs sont justes et la prise de vue bonne.Par contre il y a un légé flou,je crois que la capacité de l'appareil a été dépasser.

Merci pour l'envoie!

joseph.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5841] (19634)
  • [2006-01-09 0:01]

Hello Philip. A stunning shot of this beautiful macaw with excellent sharpness and colors. The cropping is brilliant. Very strong visual impact. Interesting and original presentation.
Congratulations and TFS. : )

  • Great 
  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3417 W: 144 N: 5803] (17209)
  • [2006-01-09 2:43]

Hi Philip, another of your wonderful trade-mark shots here. So sharp and colourful, stunning colours. TFS
Janice

Very nice close up of this comical character. You artistically captured with a very pleasant composition. Well done Philip. :)

Hi Philip:)
fantastic portrait of this macaw! POV and such vivid colors-wow! again amazing post!
TFS :-)))
rgds
Barbara

  • Great 
  • sela Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 42 W: 0 N: 21] (646)
  • [2006-01-09 15:56]

It´s a perfect portrait. Very well done.

Hi Philip,
Amazing close-up. So much details.
Incredible neatness
Guy

Hi Philip,

What a wonderfull closeup. Clear details. Nice colors, Sharp. POV,DOF and BG are oké. Interesting notes. Regards and TFS Bob

  • Great 
  • Sayre Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 40 W: 2 N: 29] (156)
  • [2007-10-16 20:11]

This is a remarkable shot! The tightness in your POV is a great choice. The detail is incredible. It shows great use of their foot too! This photograph does great justice for the blue & gold macaw species. Their dexterity, coloring, and even a little bit of their personality comes across very well in this shot.
TFS Steph

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