Archive 2023 · M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
p.1 #1M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
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I just got back early last month from my trip to Brazil Pantanal and the Atlantic rain forest with Supreet Sahoo and Magda (Tropical Photo Tours). It was an eye opener and as usual Supreet and Magda made every effort to enhance my photography experience to the fullest.
There were many common species in North America and South America as they migrate too and fro.
Watching the macaws, parrots and the parakeets interacting was like watching humans and it really touched me.
Here is a sample of the photography delights of the Pantanal.
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1 Mating pair of red and green macaws in synchronized flight
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2 - jaguar - get to experience these sometimes within 5-6 feet of your open boat was exicting.
3- Ocelot
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4 - spontaneous flight of the red and green macaws and a solitary blue and yellow one.
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5 - capibara or nutra. largest rodent in the world and an indigenous delicacy, I was too chicken to try it
Canon EOS R5 EF500mm f/4L IS II USM lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1000s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
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6 - ringed kingfisher similar to the ones in North America
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7- Macaws in flight what a delight it was to see them and to photograph them
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8 - peach-fronted parakeet eating a guava. what a fruity bird
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9 - jaguar in the flowers. what more can one ask for
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10 - jaguar says see the fly on my nose. Fly says see the jaguar under me
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11- Toco toucan
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12 -hyacinth macaw snacking on an acuri nut.
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Sep 24, 2023 at 01:14 AM
p.1 #2M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Beautiful and exciting set, I can understand how you were so touched.
Chris S.
Chris S.
Sep 24, 2023 at 01:20 AM
p.1 #3M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Stunning, all of them!
My favorites are the Macaws though. Love Macaws!
It was my life mission to have one in the family early on
in life as my 5th grade teacher had a Blue and Gold in the classroom.
I got to help take care of it and ever since I wanted one. 2005 I was
in the position to finally adopt one but after doing tons of research I came
realize that the parrot best suited for my lifestyle was an Amazon.
Reason being they do extremely well when left alone and I worked(and still do) fulltime and
with now 3 young kids I'm extremely busy. So I helped raise a Blue Front Amazon
from when he hatched and he's still with me. He's a stubborn(Amazon trait) bird and a A-hole to be
frank lol but I still love him., I still have my heart with a Macaw though.
One day I'd love to go to their natural habitat and photograph them.
Thanks for sharing!
Justin
So my pick here is #7. Would be on my wall already.
You have my vote for having a wonderful diverse set, well documented, and great photography on top of it.
My favorites are the Macaws though. Love Macaws!
It was my life mission to have one in the family early on
in life as my 5th grade teacher had a Blue and Gold in the classroom.
I got to help take care of it and ever since I wanted one. 2005 I was
in the position to finally adopt one but after doing tons of research I came
realize that the parrot best suited for my lifestyle was an Amazon.
Reason being they do extremely well when left alone and I worked(and still do) fulltime and
with now 3 young kids I'm extremely busy. So I helped raise a Blue Front Amazon
from when he hatched and he's still with me. He's a stubborn(Amazon trait) bird and a A-hole to be
frank lol but I still love him., I still have my heart with a Macaw though.
One day I'd love to go to their natural habitat and photograph them.
Thanks for sharing!
Justin
So my pick here is #7. Would be on my wall already.
You have my vote for having a wonderful diverse set, well documented, and great photography on top of it.
Sep 24, 2023 at 01:50 AM
p.1 #4M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Awesome set KD. By the looks of these you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing them with us.
John
John
Sep 24, 2023 at 03:45 AM
p.1 #5M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
A superb set KD. It sound like an amazing experience and that you became one with your subjects. This shows in your photos. 1, 3, 7, 8 and 11 are my picks.
Morris
Morris
Sep 24, 2023 at 05:59 AM
p.1 #6M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Holy smokes KD... What an amazing collection of images and what an amazing trip this must have been.
Every single picture is a thing of beauty...
The opening picture of the macaw and the jaguar in the flowers are simply superb.
regards,
bruce
Every single picture is a thing of beauty...
The opening picture of the macaw and the jaguar in the flowers are simply superb.
regards,
bruce
Sep 24, 2023 at 06:02 AM
p.1 #7M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
It was an amazing trip
Thanks for your comment
csinseattle wrote:
Beautiful and exciting set, I can understand how you were so touched.
Chris S.
Thanks for your comment
csinseattle wrote:
Beautiful and exciting set, I can understand how you were so touched.
Chris S.
Sep 24, 2023 at 06:37 AM
p.1 #8M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Paint me as green as your keet with envy! Man, what a trip! I am so happy for you, whatever you paid for the photo tour was well worth it to look at your photos, and you were able to take full advantage with your skill and efforts. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Eric
Eric
Sep 24, 2023 at 07:33 AM
p.1 #9M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Brilliant photos KD...voted!
Eric
Eric
Sep 24, 2023 at 08:54 AM
p.1 #10M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Simply stunning, KD. 4 and 7 are knockouts!
Sep 24, 2023 at 09:01 AM
p.1 #11M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Can’t find the words to express how beautiful and captivating these are. They filled my heart with joy.
Birdie
Birdie
Sep 24, 2023 at 09:05 AM
p.1 #12M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
These are all just magnificent! And I love seeing the macaws in flight.
Sue
Sue
Sep 24, 2023 at 10:53 AM
p.1 #13M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Wonderful set and most probably a wonderful experience
Lil
Lil
Sep 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM
p.1 #14M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Stunning work.
Gord
Gord
Sep 24, 2023 at 02:25 PM
p.1 #15M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Gee, next time take some good pictures ! (Kidding!) Amazing trip and you really capitalized on it!
Bob
Bob
Sep 24, 2023 at 04:21 PM
p.1 #16M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Tyr-Sog wrote:
Stunning, all of them!
My favorites are the Macaws though. Love Macaws!
It was my life mission to have one in the family early on
in life as my 5th grade teacher had a Blue and Gold in the classroom.
I got to help take care of it and ever since I wanted one. 2005 I was
in the position to finally adopt one but after doing tons of research I came
realize that the parrot best suited for my lifestyle was an Amazon.
Reason being they do extremely well when left alone and I worked(and still do) fulltime and
with now 3 young...Show more →
Justin
Thanks Justin. appreciate your viewing and detailed comment.
keeping a macaw or a parrot as a pet is a full time job and they tend to become a part of the family from what I know.
my neighbor in India had an African grey or a kasuku and I remember the joy that it brought to them
Stunning, all of them!
My favorites are the Macaws though. Love Macaws!
It was my life mission to have one in the family early on
in life as my 5th grade teacher had a Blue and Gold in the classroom.
I got to help take care of it and ever since I wanted one. 2005 I was
in the position to finally adopt one but after doing tons of research I came
realize that the parrot best suited for my lifestyle was an Amazon.
Reason being they do extremely well when left alone and I worked(and still do) fulltime and
with now 3 young...Show more →
Justin
Thanks Justin. appreciate your viewing and detailed comment.
keeping a macaw or a parrot as a pet is a full time job and they tend to become a part of the family from what I know.
my neighbor in India had an African grey or a kasuku and I remember the joy that it brought to them
Sep 24, 2023 at 05:10 PM
p.1 #17M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
johnohio wrote:
Awesome set KD. By the looks of these you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing them with us.
John
thanks so much John. it was an amazing trip
Awesome set KD. By the looks of these you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing them with us.
John
thanks so much John. it was an amazing trip
Sep 24, 2023 at 06:22 PM
p.1 #18M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Beautiful set KD. I have to say that the jaguars are my favorites. I'm sure that had to be quite the experience having them so close.
Dave
Dave
Sep 24, 2023 at 08:36 PM
p.1 #19M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
morris wrote:
A superb set KD. It sound like an amazing experience and that you became one with your subjects. This shows in your photos. 1, 3, 7, 8 and 11 are my picks.
Morris
thanks so much for your picks and comment. It was an amazing trip
A superb set KD. It sound like an amazing experience and that you became one with your subjects. This shows in your photos. 1, 3, 7, 8 and 11 are my picks.
Morris
thanks so much for your picks and comment. It was an amazing trip
Sep 24, 2023 at 10:37 PM
p.1 #20M for Macaws of the Pantanal - And other exotic creatures
Incredible photos by an incredible photographer. Congratulations
Sep 25, 2023 at 12:45 AM