Peeseek.....
Uploaded: July 10, 2009
Animals - July 10/09
The call of the Collard Aracari is a loud, sharp pseek... or peeseek! Loud enough for a person to want to scout him out hiding in tree canopies of South America. I was thrilled to spot this one at the Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls, Canada.
(F 5.6 @ 1/180 sec., 200 ISO, Pattern, Focal Len. @ 200 mm., tight crop, and just added USM 70 %)
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: PENTAX *ist D
Maria Zammit July 11, 2009
Beautiful capture, love the details, colours, composition. We'll see this again lol! #1152593Candice C. Calhoun July 11, 2009
Fantastic portrait of this awesome bird...what a little character! LOVE it!ccc #7728091
Christine Lobsinger July 11, 2009
Hi Maria... I really apprceiate you saying so!! Thank you! I wish I could of 'spotted' him in S. America!! LOL...Smiling With You - CHriS
Hello, Candice C. Very nice to meet you! I, thank you so much too- for your kind words above!!
See you in your gallery!!
SMiliNg ChRiS #7728453
Thomas E. Hinds July 11, 2009
Great shot of this beautiful bird! Awesome detail! #7728558Christine Lobsinger July 11, 2009
Hi Thomas H... nice to meet you too! Thank you for popping in and your comments are appreciated too!!Teresa H. Hunt July 11, 2009
Great shot!! A very interesting bird. Great light and detail #7728830Christine Lobsinger July 11, 2009
Hi Teresa- thank you very much!!M.Christine Duncan July 13, 2009
Hey, super shot Chris!!! I love the way his coloring suited your bg, and the lighting... bravo! #7734271Sherry McClead July 13, 2009
What a lovely bird... sounds like I wouldn't really want him in my yard... but a lovely bird... Great capture... nice.Sherrybear #7734383
Christine Lobsinger July 13, 2009
Hey girls.. CD, and SB... thank you so much for poppin' in here.. I'm smiling!!Jean Lechleiter July 13, 2009
Nicly captured, Christine.Super colours detail and lighting. #7736226Christine Lobsinger July 13, 2009
Hey Jean, how are you? Hopefully, all is well!! THankS for popping in here, and for your nice comments... I really appreciate it!!Jean Lechleiter July 13, 2009
Hi Christine. We had a great trip up north. Now I have to work through my shots. I think I have a few worth posting. #7736463Christine Lobsinger July 13, 2009
I can't wait to see them Jean!Janice Mezzacappa July 14, 2009
Fantastic capture of this beautiful bird Christine!! Love the colors, clarity and lighting!! :) back at ya LOL #7740343Christine Lobsinger July 14, 2009
Hi Janice... thank you so much for taking your time to comment on my images... I really appreicate it!!Karen Bacon August 07, 2009
An excellent image Christine!!! #7826597Christine Lobsinger August 07, 2009
Hi Karen,Karen E. Michaels March 25, 2011
What a fabulous shot of this toucan Christine. I had to come look at yours after you posted at my toucan shot in the wild.Christine Lobsinger March 25, 2011
THankS so much Karen, for taking your time to find him- I appreciate your kind words~Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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