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Saffron Toucanet2


Saffron Toucanet2
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-19 10:38
Viewed: 911
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Before I showed you a photo of this rare Toucanet. After a time he comes nearer and than I had the opportunity to photograph him in close-up. Here’s the result. I hope you like it.

The Saffron Toucanet (Pteroglossus bailloni) is a species of bird in the Ramphastidae family. It was formerly placed in the monotypic genus Baillonius. It is found in far north-eastern Argentina, south-eastern Brazil, and eastern Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

It is a relatively long-tailed toucan with a total length of 35-40 cm . As suggested by its common name, it is, uniquely among toucans, overall saffron yellow. The back and tail are darker, more olive in colour. The rump, ocular skin and patches on the basal half of the otherwise greenish-horn bill are red. The iris is pale yellowish.

It is threatened by habitat loss and currently considered Near Threatened by BirdLife International. It occurs in several protected areas, such as the Itatiaia National Park and Parque Estadual Intervales; both in south-eastern Brazil.

This photo is taken in Itatiaia NP in the wild.
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  • mrcrow Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 114 N: 193] (3002)
  • [2007-10-19 10:47]

perfect capture of the eye and feather texture
you got the best out of this with f5.6 as a control..the tones are very natural and well saturated
cheers
geof

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2007-10-19 10:52]

Wow... what a strange bird... Great shot, sharp and detail are wonderful.

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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 4 N: 140] (2084)
  • [2007-10-19 12:59]

Very nice shot!
Beautiful photo! Regards, Carme.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-10-19 14:54]

Hi Peter,

A wonderful close-up of this Toucanet. The details of the eye are amazing. The plummage is beautiful - we can see each feather. Beautiful colors. Can't get over that eye!

Jane

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2007-10-19 14:54]

Hi Peer

WOW - superb POV and detail - a wonderful shot - one to be very proud of.

James

You captured amazing details and colors in this photo Peter! It is just wonderful. Nice work.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi Peter,
great portraite with great focus and coloration. POV and notes very nice. You managed to such a nice close-up shot in wild. greeting. TFS
best wishes
Ahmet

Hi Peter,
This is a superb portrait. This has really great colors and tack sharp detail. Nice camera work!
Scott

hello peter,
nice capture , liked the pov and the eye contact, lovely colours, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2007-10-19 21:30]

Hi Peter
Excellent portrait.Very sharp image whit nice details and lovely colors.
TFS Michel

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3066 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2007-10-20 0:02]

Wow, Peter... I have never seen a toucan of this color.
This is quite a close-up.
Great details and really interesting colors on his plumage.
TFS. : )

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-10-20 6:31]

Hello Peter ! What a great guy ! You did a very good portrait of him ! Very sharp, great exposure and very good details ! Great colors and textures ! Thanks,

Mario

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2007-10-20 7:00]

Hi Peter. once again an amazing bird from you. This one i like with the golden coloured feathers and eye to match. very good detail in the feathers.with a nice POV. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick.. have a good weekend.

Magnifique, couleurs et détails extraordinaires.
Bravo
Marie

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-20 20:42]

Hello Peter

Wow what a wonderful close up of this Toucanet.The eye contact and details is amazing.Excellent focus and sharpness the plumage is wonderful.The colours are vivid and natural.Very good POV and DOF.Great job.TFS

Rob

Mooie compo, Peter.
Deze heb ik net zoals degene in de vorige kritiek nog nooit gezien; heb het dan over dierentuinen in België en Nederland.
Bedankt
Annick

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