Keel Billed Toucan

[Sidharth Kodikal]

I've been absent here for a while with little time for photography. It was nice to finally take a break and photograph some of the gorgeous Costa Rican birds.
Out of my 10 day trip, I only photographed for 2.5 days (the rest being devoted to touristy stuff with the wife), but I think I came back with a lot more keepers than any trip to any other place. Amazing place, gorgeous birds, friendly and warm people.
Many thanks to Jim Crosswell for his guidance with locations etc. and to Tom van den Brandt for additional info.

Portrait of a keel billed Toucan at a pre-made set-up.
A bird I always wanted to see in real life.
Evicted a couple of tiny bits of fruit from the bill.

5D3, 600 f4 II, tripod
1/500, f9, ISO 1000

All comments appreciated
Thanks

[Raybel Robles]

Absolutely beautiful. I live really close to Costa Rica and yet I have never been there. There seems to be so much great photos form there than I cant wait to plan my trip there.

Superb image, wonderful colors all in perfect focus.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Sidharth! I like the IQ, details, open bill, exposure, composition and the tongue really adds to the image. Hope you got the Tanagers too. I am glad the information was helpful and look forward to seeing more.

[Joseph Przybyla]

A beauty Sidharth, magnificent colors, detail and background. Thank you for sharing.

[keith mitchell]

Excellent piece of work,colours and image quality is superb, sounds like a great place.

[William Dickson]

Beautiful colours, great details and nicely sharpened. Lovely BG aswell. Well done Sidharth, thanks for sharing

[gail bisson]

WOW!
You really nailed this one Sid!
The details are just superb as is the rendition of the colors.
You have a beautiful complimentary BG to go with the bird.
Love it and cannot think of any way to improve it.
Gail

[Norm Dulak]

Gorgeous image. This is a work of art!

[David Salem]

Welcome back Sid. This is the one bird I think we all want to see when we envision going to Costa Rica. Congrats on getting this, and on the really nice frame of this stunning bird!!
The colors and details look amazing. Talk to ya soon.

[Robert Kimbrell]

Just Beautiful, Bird and image, I would so love to have an image like this, Its on my Bucket list. As the bird is essentially flawless, I may clone the two stray dark hairs on the lower neck line.

[Lyle Gruby]

Just a beauty Sidharth! IQ is to die for. I love that we can see the serrated jaw and tongue. I agree with Robert about the 2 dirty yellow feathers.

[Tiago Caravana]

Congrats for this super photo!!! Love the colours, IQ, BG!

[Daniel Cadieux]

I missed your participation! Glad to see this beautiful image from you...it's a stunner with great colours and well balanced composition. Really nicely done Sid.

[dankearl]

I will add my kudos, Sid.
Terrific color and detail. Looking forward to more.

[Ed Kelly]

Terrific everything. Great detail,great color,great framing. Thanks

Ed

[Dumay de Boulle]

WOW!!! This is spectacular. Great detail, colors and BG.

[Satish Ranadive]

Gorgeous portrait with wonderful colors. Love it.
Waiting for more images, Sidharth.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Robinson]

All been said !
JohnR

[Richard Flack]

Stunning image! Wow! Well done!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thanks all for viewing and commenting.


Excellent image Sidharth! I like the IQ, details, open bill, exposure, composition and the tongue really adds to the image. Hope you got the Tanagers too. I am glad the information was helpful and look forward to seeing more.

Hey Jim, yes! I did get a few tanagers, honey creepers and aracaris. Lots of images to process through (a good problem to have).
No speckled tanager though - that'll have to wait until the next trip.
Thanks again for your help at such short notice.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sid, brilliant exposure throughout, and you certainly nailed the detail too. I really like the striking colours, that all blend in so well together. Killer smooth BG. The visible tongue puts this over the top.

A belated Happy New year to you too.

[subramanya_ck]

OMG !!!! what a closeup... super fine quality image !! loved it

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent head shot Sidharth, love the composition, colors and BG

TFS

[Binu John]

Sid, This is a stunning portrait. Once of the best of this species I've seen. Thanks for sharing it here and looking forward to see more shots from your trip.

[Marina Scarr]

Killer image in every way!!! Love the brilliant colors, the details the perfect comp