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Copyright: Livio Soares de Medeiros (livios) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-06
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-01 22:35
Viewed: 957
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
ISO speed ratings: 100
Focal length: 400/1mm
Metering mode: average
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Crotophaga ani.

This is the "Anu-preto". In English, smooth-billed ani.

Height: 14"

Description
A sociable, dark bird that, at a distance, resembles a grackle. It is distinguished from a grackle by an oversized, thick bill that grows out of the top of the head. Tail is very long, may be bobbed and wagged, and is often held beneath body. On close inspection, feathers on upper breast and back are
lined with iridescent silver, and appear scaled.

Voice
A thin and rising, "kweeeelik" made upon close approach. Audio is available at eNature.com.

Feeding
Feeds in large groups. One or two birds are assigned as look-outs while the rest of the birds feed in a flock on the ground or among reeds and brush. Have seen birds that are hunting feed the look-outs.

(Source: www.pbcwater.com/wakodahatchee/ani.htm)

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-05-01 22:56]

Hello Livio

A wonderful composition with excellent DOF.The colours are deep and well saturated.The OOF BG is superb.Very good sharp detail you have captured a very good inquisitive look.Well done.TFS

Rob

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2007-05-02 0:47]

Hello Livio,
Excellent capture of a Smooth-billed Ani, a species that I have seen in Trinidad some years ago, but never had the chance to photgraph.
This is a fine sharp, well composed shot with excellent bokeh BG.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Great shot. Nice DOF and detail

Hi dear Livio ,
excellent work.
great focus and i like backgroud colour.
nice sharpness and well composed.
thanks for sharing
Regards
Saeed

Hi Livios,
Magnificent capture of this uncommon looking bird!
Very good the details catched on the head, with that large and tall beak and their amazing colours/textures.
I like very much the vivid colour of the background, it really stands out and gets the best of the dark bird.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

Hi Livio,
It's always nice to see you post these gorgeous shots of the smooth billed anis, the composition is well chosen and that clear green background really brings the focus right to him. :)

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2007-05-02 5:46]

Hello Livio, what a good capture of a Smooth-billed Ani. His bill doesn't look too smooth to me. Very good focus and clarity, especially against tte BG.
Good to see you
Janice

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2135 W: 224 N: 3948] (13111)
  • [2007-05-02 5:54]

Hi Livio

Another magnificent photo from you, my friend!
The very bright BG of this one contrasts well with the colors pf the bird's plumage, but somehow retails a little un-natural feeling...i don't know...
The composition created is delicate and very beautiful and all the details are amazingly sharp and crisp.
Very good lighting and exposure on the bird, as well.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

very nice shot...
I love my lens:))

Hello Livio,
This is such a strange bird that you present to us. I like this pose you captured, great details, composition and exposure. The color of the background is very special but I think that it is nice and makes your subject stands out very well. Thanks,
Claudine

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1902 W: 8 N: 4957] (16017)
  • [2007-05-02 12:12]

Hi Livio,

I have never seen this bird before. A wonderful shot showing off his feathers so well. You did such a good job with the blacks. Wonderful colors and pose and bg.

Jane

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 8 N: 1134] (4174)
  • [2007-05-02 16:28]

Hola Livio, linda foto desse Anu, o background tbm esta excelletn parabens..

Hi Livio.
The feature that gives me a good effect is the fact you left some space at the right.It shows the bird is looking at something.
Good light and details for such a dark bird too.
TFS!

Hola Livio,
Muy lindo retrato, aunque el pajarito pobre no lo sea tanto. Detalles son muy buenos y el fondo lisop y uniforme también.Buen regreso
Saludos

Oi Livio, Bela foto deste passaro, ótimo momento.
Me agrada o ponto de vista e composiçao de sua foto Parabéns .
Henrique°°

Hi Livio,
Great looking shot here. Well composed and framed. Spot on exposure has the colors and detail in the plumage looking excellent. I love that OOF backround. Looks amazing.
Scott

Good detail, nice exposure and love the BG.

Greg

  • Great 
  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 0 N: 300] (2268)
  • [2007-05-08 20:53]

Bela foto um belo passaro fazendo pose para ser fotografado exelente Livio esta de parabéns.
Nilson

Hi Livio,
Well composed frame with very good color, details, DOF, and sharpness...and your famous smooth green bokeh :)
Very well done.

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 884 W: 2 N: 616] (2070)
  • [2007-05-13 14:28]

Hello Livio , Its a beautifull portret shot from this bird ,great sharpnes details colours light pov and nice bg ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

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