Toco Toucan

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Toco Toucan, Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil
There are 8 different comical-looking toucans in Brazil, including the toucanettes and aracari.
The Toco is the largest, up to 1.9#, 24 inches, and with a 9 inch bill.
No feeders here, just hangin’ around in trees

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Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 @ 600mm
Date Taken: 2024-08-13 06:22:13
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F Number: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 2500
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
DxO Pure Raw 4 + PS 2025

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Very cool, Sandy. Great job bringing out just a hint of detail in the dark plumage without overdoing it. I always love an upside-down pose-“gravity optional”.

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Nice job balancing the darker/lighter/brighter color schemes in this without blowing out the lights while still bringing out some good definition in the darks. I love the upside down position. Do you know what kind of pods the toucan is trying to eat?

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Hi Sandy, great pose you captured and that huge colorful bill is something else. The bird contrasts well with the other elements in the image. Nice exposure too.

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Excellent capture – intriguing subject, composition and action, excellent tonalities and DOF. Looks like he’s carrying around an industrial-grade nutcracker.

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@Ed_Williams I believe this is a Copuassu tree, the national fruit of Brazil. It’s related to the Cacao tree.

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