Blue & Gold...
This ones for you J… ~ One of the many beautiful birds to be seen on that world tour adventure…
The Macaw can reach 76-86 cm (29.9-33.9 inches) long and weigh 900 to 1300 g (2-3 lbs), making it one of the biggest parrots in the world. It is vivid in appearance with blue wings and tail, dark blue chin, golden under parts and a green forehead. Its beak is black, and very strong for crushing nuts. The naked face is white, turning pink in excited birds, and lined with small black feathers.
There is little variation in plumage across the range. Some birds have a more orangey or “butterscotch” underside color, particularly on the breast. This was often seen in Trinidad birds and others of the Caribbean area, and appears to be due to environmental factors.[citation needed] The Blue-and-yellow Macaw uses its powerful beak for breaking nutshells, and also for climbing up and hanging from trees.
Nikon D60 ~ 55-200
Mexico ~ Jan ~ 2009
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LjMaxx
Thanks for cking out my Blue & Gold Macaw…
Lynn Bawden
WoW! Talk about a colorful bird. Great capture, LJ…Lynn
LjMaxx replied
Hey Lynn.. She is colorful indeed.. Thanks….. ~:)
artisandelimage
beautiful capture…
my best, francis.
LjMaxx replied
Appreciate your commenting here. T.Y.. :)
Jonice
LJ…what a lovely bird!!!! Jonice
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jonice.. Hi Michael.. Thanks so much here..:)
Jeff Palm Phot...
Lj what a fabulous bird!! I love the brilliant colors, especially the green on his head! Beautiful image!! Thank you for sharing!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Jeffrey.. I appreciate it.. :)
CanDuCreations
Awesome work!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Thea.. Many Thanks for both..:)
myralandau1
fantastic!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here. :)
Kate Adams
Fabulous work Lj!!!.... love the colours and clarity.
LjMaxx replied
You rock Kate! Thanks.. :)
cherylc1
Gorgeous!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Cheryl.. T.Y.. so much.
Scott Bricker
nice looking bird, great capture as always!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks.
LudaNayvelt
wow, instant favor
LjMaxx replied
Hi Luda. Thanks twice to you here..:)
MaeBelle
Beautiful capture,LJ ( hey I got it right this time!!) beautiful colors,God Bless,Mae
LjMaxx replied
Hi Mae.. Yes u did too.. I appreciate the comment here..:)
sss526
Fantastic profile. As if he was waiting for you to capure the shot
LjMaxx replied
Thanks dear friend…. :)
bill oneil
great shot of a beautiful bird
LjMaxx replied
Hi Bill. Thanks. Very much..:)
Victoria Sheldon
Gorgeous Bird Lj. Love those colors!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Victoria… So appreciate your comment here.. :)
Claire Farley
Beautiful bird! Great colours and details!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Claire.. Many Thanks to you here.. :)
Al Bourassa
Oh, I want one!!
LjMaxx replied
Yeah.. after meeting these guys so close & personal made me think what terrific life long friends they would make.. They live a long life.. Plus talk and such too.. Cool. Thanks AL..
chijude
Lots of wow factor. Just a beautiful piece of work!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Chijude… Thanks… Simple but she really was a terrific model for me there. Later! :)
Anthony Hedger
A beautiful shot Lj of a beautiful bird. Fantastic colours and so sharp – love it.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Anthony.. ox
Kristin N. Hamm
What a great capture!! Well done! : )
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kristin.. Much appreciate your commenting here.. :)
Carol Lewsley
great capture Lj what a striking he is. carol
LjMaxx replied
Hi Carol. Yes. They were all so gorgeous in color and personalities too. Thanks..:)
melant1017
Fantastic photo, love the color and the pose of this beautiful bird :) AWESOME!!!
~A
Keith Reesor
Marvelous capture Lj!!
Also you changed your profile pic, very magical!! :)
HenkStolk
I like the shallow DOF
tuetano
nice tones
meltaylor
Really beautiful, LjMaxx!!
Beautiful photography and bird!!!!
Mel
Michael Beers
Beautiful
Wendi Donaldson
Stunning…..love the bird, the colours, the whole shot!!
Carol Barona
Stunning! Such a beautiful capture!
Marjorie Wallace
This is a gorgeous image. Simply beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks M.. Sorry so late.. I just saw this.. SO pleased for it too.. :)
wildrider58
Awesome work!
LjMaxx replied
He was such a cool bird.. Thanks again W.R. Very kind of you to comment on these.. Hugs to ya..:)
Kadri Laanes
perfect…