Ramphastos toco

Gallery: AvianPosted February 2, 2013103 views11 comments

Usually I like to get photos of Toco Toucan in a clean perch.
However, I think this composition looked nice. Hopefully it works for you guys.

Photon taken at Ibiraci, MG. Brazil.

1/250, f/6.3, ISO 320, @400mm.
Canon 50D, 100-400mm IS, from inside the car.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 2, 2013 at 10:35 AM

I do like your comp here Jefferson, amazing how large the beak is compared to the tail in this toucan, seems like it would have a tough time balancing. Lovely shot.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 2, 2013 at 10:37 AM

Great looking bird - nice looking tree as well. The stick leading down to the bill is a bit of a downer for me - it could be cloned relatively easily if you so chose

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on February 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Really good image of the toucan! Great color and detail. I like the setting you caught this one in, sets the toucan off very well. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Rebecka on February 2, 2013 at 1:35 PM

I love images that show birds in their natural habitat, and you hit it out of the park with this one. The bird's colors really make him stand out from his surroundings. His pose is really great - like he's trying to figure out exactly what you're up to. It IS difficult to imagine how he alights with a beak this big, and doesn't wind up doing a nose dive! Very interesting and different species, too. Thanks for sharing this!

Registered on February 5, 2009, 170 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Very beautiful bird - I like the habitat here. Clean shots are fine, but they don't give a sense of the bird's life.
Great colors and good POV.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 2, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Beautiful bird with a clown nose! I think I agree with the minor touch up that Luke suggested, at least the portion of it in the clear.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM

great bird and colors, and I love the setting and comp, Jefferson. I like Luke's suggestion about removing a bit of that branch.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM

There's plenty of color contrast to make the bird pop from the bg, and I like the habitat, Jefferson. Excellent job on the exposure and a beautiful bird.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 3, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Cool bird well captured.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on February 3, 2013 at 4:53 PM

I wish I'd be there, nice colorful shot. TFS.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 4, 2013 at 5:14 AM

Great setting Jefferson. I'd be tempted to remove the branch above the bird's bill

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