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The picture that made my trip


The picture that made my trip
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Copyright: Stephan Duchesne (iglootrek) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 102 W: 10 N: 463] (1615)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel, CMOS ISO 200
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-18 0:20
Viewed: 1428
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red-breasted toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus)

The Red-breasted toucan is one of the smaller black toucans, weighing 12-13 ounces (.34-.37 kg). The 4 inch (10 cm) long beak is the shortest of the large toucans. Their common name stems from the large area of red feathers that are actually on the abdomen, with the breast being more orange in color. This species is often called the Green-billed toucan because of the green bill.

Source : http://www.dwazoo.com/c_HowlerJunction2t1.html

For my french speaking fellows all the complete information about this bird can be found on oiseaux.net

I am especially proud of this picture because I saw three wildlife toucans and was able to get a decent shot despite the fact that we had to stop the car and I had to quickly put the zoom on. I was able to get 2 shots (actually they were 2 toucans, but one flew off before I took my first shot). So, only after 2 hours in Iguaçu Falls, I saw the bird that made my trip worth.
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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3074 W: 233 N: 5867] (19734)
  • [2005-11-18 2:25]

Stunning portrait of the toucan, Stephan. It is so hard to take a good picture of these birds in the wild. You did a great job of capturing this one with sharp details and excellent light and composition. Well done and TFS. : )

Simply beautiful, I understand you completely and I well know the feeling, regardless its a penguin looking at a mountain or the sight of a lonely ostrich in the desert I know that feelings "it was all worth it even just for this moment".

good to see this maginificient bird in its natural habitat. you managed to get a very good exposure too! well done! TFS!

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  • sway Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 88 N: 308] (1212)
  • [2005-11-18 4:07]

HI Stephan,
Great shot. I'd be pleased with this beautiful bird too!
Nice work
:)

Excellent capture of this one in the wild Stephan. Very good detail, colors & use of ambient light. Great work, Thank You!

it would have made my day too if i shot this photo, excellent timing, nice sharp focus. congrats.

Congratulations, Stephan!

You have good reason to feel proud, this is a trophy shot and you handled it very well.

The colors, details, and lighting are exceptional. POV and DOF perfect.

Thank you for this fine posting . . . and try to cheer up :-)

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-11-18 18:26]

Fantastic picture. Very well composed and excellent exposure. Nice colors and superb details. The background is great! Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2005-11-18 21:47]

Une belle exposition qui fait bien ressortir les couleurs de l'oiseau.

Félicitations pour la netteé et merci pour l'envoie.

Nice shot of this red-breasted toucan the color on these birds are just incredible. Well done Stephan. Paul :)

Outstanding shot,Lovely colours and clarity. Nice image...
Well done...
Cecilia

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