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Blue-fronted Amazon


Blue-fronted Amazon
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 72 N: 2886] (9535)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Green Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-23 10:57
Viewed: 832
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We were riding on horses through the fantastic Pantanal enjoying the beautiful environment. Different species of Macaws and Parrots were surrounding us.

This is the Blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva), also called the Turquoise-fronted Amazon and Blue-fronted Parrot, is a species of Amazon parrot. The status of this species is evaluated as Least Concern by BirdLife International. However, there is evidence of a population decline, and this species has been heavily traded.
It is one of the most common parrots kept in captivity as a pet or companion parrot. Its name derives from the distinctive blue marking over its beak. The range of the Blue-fronted Amazon extends over Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina. Their talking ability is ranked third among birds when compared to African Grey Parrots or Yellow-naped Parrots. Males tend to be slightly more aggressive.

35 cm. Turqouise blue forehead. Yellow face and throat. Immatures may have only lores yellow.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2007-11-23 11:00]

Hi Peter. This is a colourful one. I just love the pose ,its as if he is saying dont come any closer. Great detail in the feathers. rith rich colours. with good light in the eye. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

Hi Peter,
Great shot of this very beautiful and colorful parrot. Great details and sharpness. Coloration, POV, light, timing and action also very nice. good notes. Danke, well done.
Ahmet

Hello Peter, a fine sharp catch with good eye contact and angle love the pose a coluorfull shot indeed have a good wkend rgds Necip.

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2007-11-23 17:17]

Hola Peter.- Bella imagen y muy colorido es este pequeño Loro. Su pose muy singular y un hermoso fondo.
Saludos Luis52.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-23 19:26]

Hello Peter

"Put your best foot forward!"
A lovely shot of this Amazon Parrot.the lighting is excellent.
The focus is sharp with wonderful details.
The colours are well saturated.
Great Job

TFS

Rob

Hi Peter

Good shot, love the pose.
Well composed with good sharpness.

Chris

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2007-11-23 23:00]

Hi Peter

Great POV and detail - a wonderful shot - well done.

James

Hi Peter
Excellent capture with very good
sharpness and detail
Nice pose and catchlite
tfs jon

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2007-11-24 3:34]

Hello Peter ! Great catch ! Superb sharpness, great light and exposure and bright colors. Thanks !

Mario

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2007-11-24 3:49]

Hi Peter.
Amazing and blameless shot of the cute bird. Brilliant reproduction of this Parrot. We can see every feather , expression of the eyes, tiny details of the branch. Its pose is so attractive as entire shot. Bravo. Superb done.
Alexei.

Great and what a good pose. Not to mention you having captured him in a beautiful light with detail to boot.! Bravo!
Cheers, Klaus

Hi Peter,
Cool foot-up pose with eye contact, I like it.
Very good color, exposure, DOF, POV, and details.
The amazon looks great with the blue BG, so ventured a WS.
Well done!
Howard

Hello Peter,
What a nice capture of this lovely buddy!!
It seems to say to us, "Hello, nice to meet you guys". :-)
You've captued very nice moment, with excellent details and focusing.
Also, lovely colours and natural light here.
Well presented and TFS,
Best wishes,
Kevin

Hello Peter,
Zal wel niet vanaf het paard gefotografeerd zijn:-)
Eigenlijk is het nog niet echt het regenwoud (of vergis ik me?)
en toch al tropische vogels ...
En vriendelijk zijn ze ook blijkbaar:)
Bedankt
Annick

bonjour peter
soit il fait sa gym,soit c'est un militaire!
les couleurs sont simplement magnifiques,de plus le ciel bleu vient contraster avec l'oiseau.
je viens de regarder le WS et donc je n'ai plus rien a dire car la branche me genait aussi.
laurent

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  • tiklod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 300 W: 74 N: 883] (3367)
  • [2007-11-28 17:03]

Hello Peter,
The colours are simply amazing! What beautiful vivid gereens and blue... The pose of this bird is funny! Great details on plumage (great contrast) :-0
Best regards Peter,

Claude

Hi Peter,
excellent shot, colorfull and very sharp, perfect focus, excellent lighting, I like so much the pose and the glance of the bird,
very well done,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2007-11-29 11:57]

Hello Peter,
Nice capture of this Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot. I like the pose and the sharpness, colours and composition against a blue sky are excellent.
Well done and TFS!
Thanks aöso for your kind comments on my 300th!
Best wishes, Ivan

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1482 W: 18 N: 3044] (11160)
  • [2007-11-29 12:03]

Hi Peter

I love the pose and the colours are wonderful. Nicely sharp and well composed

TFS

Karan

p.s. I'm not posting until I have caught up with everyones photos, time seems to have escaped me lately.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2007-11-30 1:33]

Hi Peter,
Very nice capture of this beautiful Blue-fronted Amazon. Pose you captured looks very cute. Good POV, composition and details. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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