Golden Boy

© Jim Baines

Golden Boy

Uploaded: July 29, 2009

Description


Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Blue-and-gold Macaw
Ara ararauna

Blue-and-yellow Macaws are popular as pets partly because of their striking appearance and ability as a talking bird; however, their large size makes accommodation problematic, and they require much more effort and knowledge from owners than more traditional pets such as dogs or cats. They are intelligent and social, so for someone who can provide for their needs, they make a good and loving companion parrot. Blue-and-yellow Macaws bond very closely to their owners.

SeaWorld
San Antonio, Texas
25 July 2009


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: Strobe return light not detected., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 29, 2009

Hi Jim, Excellent colours and details with this beautiful fella. #1160669

Deb Koskovich July 29, 2009

Superb color, what a beauty! #7792806

Colette M. Metcalf July 29, 2009

Beautiful capture!!!! #7792817

Tammy Espino July 29, 2009

Beautiful bird capture :) #7795559

Melinda B. Shiflet July 30, 2009

And a pretty boy, too! Great capture, Jim! #7796477

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 30, 2009

Now, here's a real eye-catcher of a bird... a colorful and wonderfully detailed capture, Jim! I'm reminded of a friend who had (and still has) one of these fellas who, altho, noisy as heck, was as good as gold in the house...til one day her cherry wood display case had a few hunks taken out of it! Definitely better than the chew bar she provided! Great shot! (Need to get to Sea World one of these days myself - hope you had a good time there!) #7796825

Cassie L. Woodlee July 31, 2009

What beautiful colors. Wonderful capture Jim!!!! #7800966

Jane E. Kirn August 01, 2009

Very fine Jim, your bird friends and all the great captures. Your gallery is looking swell. Keep them coming. #7805287

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