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Preening Time

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Preening Time

Uploaded: July 27, 2010

Description

A large, beautiful macaw standing upright while bending its head down and around to preen.
Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha.
8/17/2010 Photo of the Day

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic July 27, 2010

I like your perspective...definitely unique compared to the normal photos of these guys. Excellent colors and comp, Chris! #1292156

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 27, 2010

Incredible capture, Chris! You sure nailed this one! :-) k #8790017

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 27, 2010

Wonderful colors and framing, Chris!

UB. #8790347

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 28, 2010

Thank you! #8790507

Mitch Spence level-classic July 28, 2010

That's really nice seeing, Chris. You made the contortionist macaw into a macaw design. #8791440

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 28, 2010

Thanks a lot, Mitch! #8791915

Susan Jane Allen level-classic August 13, 2010

Lovely work! #8824062

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Thanks, Susan... wish I could have stayed a few hours in that zoo exhibit! #8824878

Susie Peek-Swint August 17, 2010

Terrific capture Chris ~ so colourful .. many congrats on POTD! #8842132

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 17, 2010

Another day, another Gold. CONGRATZ on the POTD Award! WTG Chris!

UB. #8842155

Mary K. Robison August 17, 2010

Congrats on your color-filled POTD, Chris! #8842187

William C. Raco level-classic August 17, 2010

Fantastic color and pose
Congratulations on the POTD, Christopher #8842224

Susan Jane Allen level-classic August 17, 2010

Congrats, Chris! So, how's the zoo in the Washington are? Think I remember there being at least one. It isn't as good? #8842228

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 17, 2010

Congrats on your POTD, Chris, for this well designed, colorful, and beautiful image!

Debby #8842248

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2010

Thanks so much! And thanks to Nikki McDonald for taking me to the zoo in the first place! #8842286

Ken Smith level-classic August 17, 2010

Way to go, Chris....glad to see this as POTD. Congrats to you! #8842287

Katarina Mansson August 17, 2010

Beautiful colorful successful - congrats Chris! #8842303

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2010

Thanks Ken... I'm thrilled with it since this one, and one or two of the monkey shots, are my favorites from that day! #8842305

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 17, 2010

Beautiful colors....congratulations on your POTD! #8842345

Joy Rector August 17, 2010

congrats on the POTD #8842354

Maxine C. Schnitzer August 17, 2010

Congrats on your POTD! The color and position of the bird's head make this a stunner. Well done! #8842417

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 17, 2010

My POTD notification just came in -- don't know why it's so slow -- seems as if I'm always a couple of hours behind others in getting it. But I was sure thrilled to get this one, Chris. Lots of interest and an unusual composition to go along with those bright, bold colors. Congratulations on the POTD, Chris. #8842440

Carol A. Grady August 17, 2010

Wonderful capture Chris. Vibrant colors, great POV and clarity. Congrats on a well deserved POTD! #8842492

Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2010

Congratulations Chris!! Beautiful POTD :) #8842498

Anthony L. Mancuso August 17, 2010

Excellent image Chris...congrats on your POTD! #8842502

Shawn Jennings August 17, 2010

Great capture, Chris! Congrats on your POTD! #8842527

Don Johnson level-classic August 17, 2010

Great shot Chris. Wonderful colors and image. Now you are producing terrific animal shots in addition to your other great work. #8842645

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 17, 2010

Beautiful image! Congrats. #8842681

Laura Greene August 17, 2010

Fabulous textures, colors, and composition! #8842709

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum August 17, 2010

Stunning image Chris! #8842722

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 17, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #8842811

Nancy S. Kruskop August 17, 2010

Congrats Chris on your gorgeous POTD!! #8842833

Kara L. Hendricks August 17, 2010

Woohooo... congrats Chris... Couldn't of happened to a better guy!!! This is beautiful! #8842856

Richard M. Waas August 17, 2010

Chris, a fabulous image. Certainly a well deserved POTD. Congrats...... #8842904

Thomas A. Statas August 17, 2010

Chris, I love it when you get recognized. Great shot. I hope all is well. Tom Statas #8842915

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2010

Amazing full frame composition with dazzling color, sharp detail and great textures, Christopher!! Congratulations on this stunning POTD!!! #8842926

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 17, 2010

Congrats on this awesome POTD Christopher!

jo ann c. #8842964

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 17, 2010

WTG on this gorgeous POTD, Chris! :-)♫♪ k #8842992

Thomas A. Statas August 17, 2010

Congrats on a wonderful capture. #8843004

Julianne Bradford August 17, 2010

Outstanding framing and great catch :-)Congratulations on this well composed POTD Christopher! #8843037

Karen E. Baumann August 17, 2010

Wonderful Christopher!!! Congratulations on this fine POTD! #8843050

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict August 17, 2010

Lovely color, detail and POV! Congratulations :) #8843134

Anne McKinnell August 17, 2010

Gorgeous close-up portrait with wonderful details. Congratulations on your stunning POTD!! #8843206

Mitch Spence level-classic August 17, 2010

It's a terrific shot, Chris, and now it's a terrific POTD. Congratulations. #8843242

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 17, 2010

What a wonderful shot Chris. Congratulations on your POTD! #8843347

Rona L. Schwarz August 17, 2010

Fantastic capture of this macaw, Chris!! And such a unique pose - glorious colors and details make for a really interesting composition. Congratulations on a marvelous POTD! #8843362

Sara B Coffey level-classic August 17, 2010

Great POV! I love the colors & composition. Congratulations!
Sara #8843441

Renee Doyle August 17, 2010

Big congratulations Chris on this wonderful colourful capture and POTD!!!! #8843638

Dr Silly level-classic August 17, 2010

Congrats Chris on this colorfull BP POTD. :O) #8843668

Sharon Day August 17, 2010

Awesome shot, Chris!! Congratulations on your POTD! #8843977

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 17, 2010

Such a cool and beautiful POTD Chris. A huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! #8844448

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 17, 2010

Thank you all so very much! What a thrill this has been, as I'm not usually an animal photographer! #8844554

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 18, 2010

Fantastic color and unique POV! Congratulations on your terrific POTD, Chris! #8845252

Jeffrey R. Bange August 18, 2010

Congratulations Chris on a well deserved POTD, love the bold vivid colors and composition. #8845749

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 19, 2010

Thank you both! #8847660

Susan M. Hembree August 20, 2010

Hey Chris! Fantastic close crop image! I just love the colors! Congratulations on your POTD! #8851071

Michael Umbreit August 20, 2010

Chris - Congratulations on your POTD! - Mike #8851550

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 20, 2010

Thanks to you both! #8851555

Richard D. Love August 22, 2010

Congratulations, Christopher. Excellent perspective and comp. Well done.

Rick #8855223

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 22, 2010

Thank you Rick! #8855529

Dianna Murphy August 26, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #8862771

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 26, 2010

Thanks, Dianna! #8863697

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