Hooded Mountain Toucan (Bolivia)

[Glenn Bartley]

This guy was very high on my wish list for Bolivia. A near endemic and an absolutely stunning species of the cloud forests. I got lucky one morning and had a pair feeding along side the "caraterra de la muerte" (road of death). Nobody really drives on that road anymore (except for crazy Canadian birdwatchers) so it is amazing for birding. I spent a solid 3 days searching the area for all kinds of goodies. But this guy was the highlight. What a beauty! :D

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure compensation: + 2/3
ISO: 400
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x

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[Nelson Mena Alfaro]

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[Nancy Bell]

Very well done! The branches with the moss/lichen and gray sky really emphasize a cloud forest feeling. Perfect position of the body parallel to the branch and with the head tilted just a bit towards the viewer. Lovely saturated colors in this subdued light. Bolivia sounds challenging but rewarding. I'm looking forward to your blog.

[Dennis Zaebst]

Very beautiful image Glenn. It must have taken considerable skill to get the image this sharp at 1/60th sec. Love the lichen-covered perch and soft light. Your photos point out that I've got to try harder on mine!

[Richard Unsworth]

Great bird, great image, youre the man

[Dan Busby]

Absolutely gorgeous bird Glenn. And very nicely photographed. Great IQ, exposure and framing.

[Bill Dix]

Beautiful shot. Lovely bird with great pose and colors; terrific perch; nice muted light. Well done as usual.

[Marina Scarr]

Terrific image with lovely colors. LIke the environment and the vertical crop.

[Henry Domke]

The grey background is perfect.
How did you get that?
It makes everything else sing. This photograph almost reads like a painting.

[RakeshDhareshwar]

What a way to nail a species high on your list !! This is classy !!

[PhilCook]

Exquisite !....sharp deati8l and liking the mossy perch too, wonderful capture, well done