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Macaw got the blues


Macaw got the blues
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2711 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-12 7:42
Viewed: 879
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Photographed in "Safaripark Beekse Bergen".
I was waiting untill its head emerged into the evening sunlight which was partially coming through the green and thus generating a light and shadow play....

Aviculture (wiki)
Although very popular as pets because of their striking appearance and ability to talk, the price of a single bird may be in excess of (USD) $1,000-$2,000 in North America, and their large size makes domestication difficult.

They require much more effort and knowledge from owners than more traditional pets such as dogs or cats. They are intelligent and loving, so for someone who can provide for their needs, they make good companion animals. Blue and Yellows are know to their owners as more of a "one person" bird, and bond very closely to their owners.

Even the most well cared for Blue-and-Gold Macaw will "scream" and make other loud noises, nonetheless, it is possible to make them silent. Loud vocalizations, especially "flock calls", and destructive chewing are natural parts of their behavior and should be expected in captivity. To some extent you can redirect chewing to toys, but a macaw left alone, uncaged in a room will likely redecorate. By providing a number of toys in cage, one can minimize the destructive chewing as the bird will focus chewing on those appropriate objects.

They require a varied diet, a seed only diet will lead to health problems such as vitamin deficiency. An example of a good diet would be a quality pelleted mix, in conjunction with a mix featuring seed, nuts, and dried fruits, with fresh vegetables and fruits fed regularly; furthermore, it is quite common (and appreciated by the parrot) to partake with their human owners of safe foods like pasta, bread, etc. It is important to avoid foods with high fat content (generally) while striving to provide a wide variety of foods.

There are some foods which are toxic to birds and parrots as a group. Cherry pits, avocados, chocolate, and caffeine are some foods that should not be fed. Chocolate and caffeine are not metabolized by birds the same way they are in humans.


Shooting Date/Time
7/07/2007 19:40:53
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/2000Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.0
Metering Modes
Spot
Exposure Compensation
-1/3
ISO Speed
400
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm

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Hi Annick,
A beautiful portray of the Macaw. Very good composition with shadows and lights. Very well done. Thanks a lot for sharing.

hi annick,
lovely capture, nice colours, liked the eye contact, sky makes a fine bg, well composed shot, the effect of light is lovely,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-07-12 8:28]

Hi Annick

Great pose with excellent eye contact. Great focus too.

James

Hello Annick,
Interesting light & shadow, well composed. Very sharp & detailed, excellent quality..I think center-weighted average would be better, just my opinion. And some light fill flash, still retaining the light/shadow "play"..
Have you used the "Hightone Priority" mode yet??
Nice work,
Howard

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-07-12 9:04]

Hello Annick,
Another lovely macaw capture.Colors,POV and pose of bird are excellent.
TFS...:-)

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 555 W: 0 N: 1134] (5196)
  • [2007-07-12 13:37]

selam, Great shot and very good composition nice pov and bg with splendid colours. Well done ! Regards ridvan

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-07-12 14:24]

Hi Annick,
a great portrait of this Macaw.
Sharp with great lighting.
Well done,
Joe

Hi Annick,
The light and shadow works very nicely in changing the colours of the Macaw. The bright yellow on the chest is very nice.
Great photo,
regards
Matt.

It is such a stunning looking bird Annick as is your image of it. The quality of the image is grand with such wonderful sharpness and the detail in the Macaw can be seen so well. I am impressed.
Cheers,
Debbie

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-07-13 0:24]

Hi Annick,
Wonderful portrait shot of this colourful and beautiful Macaw. The light and shadow play is superb and you have captured a nice pose. Very neat and sharp details on its plumage and it stands out elegantly against the blue sky BG. Excellent POV and a superb composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

I like the effects of light and shade in this image, Annick.
The outer feathers of the plumage look like a green cloak wrapped around the shouldersof the bird.
Well done and TFS.

Beautiful and endearing portrait. The colors are very natural and detial fine. The light and shadow makes it quite interesting - and the background fits perfectly. TFS, Klaus

Encore uen merveille, quels détails, magnifiques couleurs.
Bravo
Marie

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-07-13 8:01]

Hi Annick,

Absolutely beautiful close-up of this Macaw. Superb lighting, gorgeous deep colors, exellent clarity, perfect pose. I love the pose and the almost coy look on his face with that expressive eye.


Jane

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