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Spot-billed Toucanet
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Spot-billed Toucanet

by Nate Chappell

Gallery: AvianPosted March 24, 2017328 views9 comments
Here's another shot from the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil, photographed at a banana feeder, some of the species allowed close approaches.
Canon 1DX II, 500F4. iso 1600, F4

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by David Schoen on March 24, 2017 at 6:58 PM
Fascinating colors here, especially the intermediate yellow shades through the blacks.  Being able to get this close, you brought out incredible detail in the dark feathers.  The bird really pops nicely against the darker background.
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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 24, 2017 at 7:59 PM
Fantastic colors and details against a nice background.
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Comment posted by John Robinson on March 24, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Great close up Nate. I would even try a closer head crop.
Just my take
Good stuff
JohnR
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 24, 2017 at 9:09 PM
A lovely portrait with superb detail, Nate.
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 25, 2017 at 8:50 AM
Exquisite detail in this image, Nate. Wonderful colors and exposure, not nits - only awe... Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 25, 2017 at 2:15 PM
Cool portrait, Nate.  The distinctive markings resemble a bird looking backwards enlightened
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 25, 2017 at 2:19 PM
That eye is super cool! Love the rich deep colors in this also Nate. Fine work!
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Comment posted by David Rowe on March 26, 2017 at 11:38 AM
What a winner! For me this is simply superlative, Nate.
Well done. David
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Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 26, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Beautiful bird, Nate.  Must've been a nice setup, as the background looks ideal to complement this one.

Max
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