I'm primarily a wildlife photographer, but one cannot visit Ecuador and ignore the superb bird life.
Having said that, revisiting the remote Napo River after a 26 year absence has really seen a dramatic rise in boat traffic pertaining to the oil industry, and the effect that has had on birdlife, marine life, mammals & reptiles cannot be underestimated.
One highlight being witness to a small flock of Scarlet Macaws drinking at a clay lick, very cautiously they dropped down one by one and my patience in waiting for over 4 hrs was well rewarded!
Captured from inside a small concrete hide and an 800M walk inside the rainforest to this small waterhole clay lick. Slight crop for comp, TK adj's, curves. levels, in ACR & PS CC'19.
Having this hide all to myself and getting the shot before a crowd of 20+ arrived trying to cram in was superbly lucky in timing.
Nice job with the image design and the REDs. And a tough exposure well-executed. Lots of hard work well rewarded. Heck, birds are wildlife too!
with love, artie
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Your persistence certainly paid off with this lovely image of a gorgeous bird - one of the iconic birds of the tropical forest. Thanks for sharing the image, and the story. Keep 'em coming on Avian.
Scarlet Macaw
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Originally Posted by Arthur Morris
