Southern Screamer

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• cako (1986)
• [2008-02-10 1:56]

Hi Peter
this is very nice portraid
very good sharp and detail
well done.

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• kebapci (395)
• [2008-02-10 2:35]

A happy and puffy looking facial portrait of this forest bird. TFS

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• uleko (23588)
• [2008-02-10 2:55]

Hello Peter,
What a fascinating bird, I expect it makes a terrible noise with a name like that! Interesting fluffy plumage and fine colours very well captured. It would be interesting to see the whole bird too! A fine portrait in good light.
Many thanks, Ulla

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• jaycee (15001)
• [2008-02-10 8:04]

Hi Peter,

A wonderful portrait of this strange looking bird. With a name like that he must make a lot of noise. He looks so fluffy - you have captured the texture of his feathers well. Nice natural colors, good details and a wonderful background.

Jane

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• hester (10944)
• [2008-02-10 8:22]

Hi Peter

Now that is a bad hair day. What a lovely head shot of this unusual bird. You have caught the fluffy feathers well. Great note also

TFS

Karan

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• boreocypriensis (12728)
• [2008-02-10 13:24]

Hello Peter!

What a lovely capture of this screamer! Perfect friend! Especially I liked its long plumae on the neck!:) TFS friend!

Best regards,

Bayram

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-02-10 16:42]

Hello Peter

That bird looks how I feel when i get up in the morning.LOL.
A lovely capture of this odd bird.
The feather detail shows well.
Pretty good focus at 1/50.
The colours are deep.
TFS

Rob

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• ramthakur (25112)
• [2008-02-10 21:14]

Quite a curious looking bird you shot in Brazil, Peter.
The portrait is very sharp and gives nice details of its head and neck.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2008-02-10 22:28]
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Hi Peter

Thought I had done a crit of this - I must be losing it!

Great clos-up shot with good detail. You have caught the fluffy feathers round the head and neck very well.

I am having to change on of my trips this summer and am considering the Pantanal as an alternative - which places did you stay in? Where is the Iguazzu birdpark - I have been twice and wasn't aware of one?

Thanks

James

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• Argus (23403)
• [2008-02-11 1:06]

Hello Peter,
Nice close portrait of a Southern Screamer. Though it is a bit noisy (I mean the image, not the Screamer!), the sharpness is excellent and the composition against a dark natural BG is superb.
Thanks for sharing this one,
Ivan

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• joey (19883)
• [2008-02-11 3:26]

Hello Peter,
what a funny bird! It definately looks ready to scream!! :-D
Great composition and POV.
Nice colours and an even exposure.
The only minus is that it's a bit noisy but the image as a whole is still very good!
Well done,
Joe

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• Silvio2006 (23972)
• [2008-02-11 5:59]

Hi Peter, splendid portrait of this strange bird, splendid details and great blurry BG, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• eqshannon (19863)
• [2008-02-11 6:27]

Screamer...name kind of reminds me of the type of thing found at a "rave" party. And now I think I know where all of todays kids come up with unusual hair styles. Funny how we pattern ourselves in a projected way with nature. It does leave some hope that even if subconsciously, kids are actually seeing.
Very fine and sharp image of an aviary creature I was unfamiliar with until this post and notes..Very nicely done sir!
Bob

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• MMM (6928)
• [2008-02-11 7:17]

Hi Peter
Beautiful portrait.Very sharp image with great details.Excellent OOF BG.Light and colors are very nice.I like the pose from your subject.
TFS Michel

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• EOSF1 (21378)
• [2008-02-11 8:56]

Hello Peter, great portrait of this great looking bird, good details, well composed and very nice background, thanks!

Mario

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• fiyo (8370)
• [2008-02-11 9:09]

Hello Peter,
Very nice shot !
Colors,sharpness and details are great !
TFS.

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• Necipp (100)
• [2008-02-11 9:56]

Hello Peter, great portrait, nice angle and composition. Good note too tfs rgds Necip.

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-02-11 10:06]

Hi Peter,
Splendid shot with such awesome details on its plumage. Nice colours and I like the calm eyes and the regal pose captured. Perfect lighting and exposure. Excellent POV, DOF and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• marieproue (3660)
• [2008-02-11 10:40]

Magnifique, quel beau gros plan avec tant de netteté et de belles couleurs.
Bravo
Marie

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• nglen (21050)
• [2008-02-11 10:45]

Hi peter. What a great hair do it has. you have captured it with good detail and natural looking colours. with a good POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• NinaM (4593)
• [2008-02-11 11:50]

No wonder such a beauty lives close to the Iguazu falls in Brazil, Peter! What a fantastic bird that you captured with sharpness and elegance. The blurred green background contrasts nicely with the greyish tones of the feathers, mostly with the pink bill. This is an original bird captured with skills and knowledge, framed perfectly. Thank you!

Francine

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• Patleboss (5878)
• [2008-02-11 14:34]
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Splendid portrait of this wonderfull bird Peter,
I like soft and natural colours, splendid background and excellent focus,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

I post a WS for the noise in BG

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• lizzie (2843)
• [2008-02-11 16:09]

Hi peter,

Again what a curious bird you're showing us today. He stands very well against the nice blurry background. Good details in the plumage, really like the tight crop as it emphasises the funny look on his face. Well done!

Lise

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• pilonm (2667)
• [2008-02-12 9:15]

Hello Peter,

What a strange crest!! Excellent close-up with with well mastered exposition letting us see the different grey tones of the feathers... Nice bg also which enhances very well the grey bird... It looks like a grey poodle ;-)

Cheers and TFS!

Michel

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• Miss_Piggy (3231)
• [2008-02-13 11:16]
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Hallo Peter
When I saw this photo it reminded me of a music clip I saw on TV some time ago. It was a programme on songs out of the 60's. I cannot recall the singer (I think it is Jerry somebody) but he was singing "In the Summertime" That guy had side whiskers like this bird. Those years that terrible side whiskers was high fashion for men. This is a good-looking portrait of yet another bird I have now been introduced to for the first time. What a strange and inquisitive bird. Great sharpness and details. It seems to be proud of its hair-do and makeup, and it looks as if it is posing just for you. Great job! Thank you very much for this new guy and the note about it.
Kind regards
Anna

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• timonejoon (760)
• [2008-02-17 23:28]

Hi Peter

Nice portraite with very intresting information. you probably need longer tele zoom, and i know they are unfortunatly expensive. ;)
well done
TFS

Babak