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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 10/2/2006
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Precioso plumaje, ese cuello en "S" tan pronunciado es estupendo, magníficas texturas... una imagen encantadora!
Felicitaciones!
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Lee Duer
{K:293} 10/1/2006
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Ha Ha Ha! I didn't mean t imply that they'll track and hunt you down. In all my encounters with them I was either cornering or putting them in a defense mode due to stress or fear. Most were injured and couldn't fly but given the chance they could outrun any track star. I do remember once, when I was called out, I saw where the bird had put his head through a chain link fence and was totally irritated when he couldn't get the rest of him through the little 3" hole (the links in the chain). Well I had to clear out briars and underbrush to get to him and when I was finally able to reverse his body he became totally ticked off at me and I became his target. Thankfully my arms were longer than his neck. I can still remember the sound of his beak snapping as he tried to get my face (they'll actually go for your eyes). When I carried him to a safe place away from the fence he turned and looked at me appearing to size me up. Suddenly he charged. Just like a bull would have done. It was actually comical, (a 15 pound bird running at a 200 pound man) except that he was deadly serious about taking his anger out on me. Finally he gave up and walked down stream a bit before flying away. Believe me they are NOT a pleasant bird to be around. At that point dozens of people had been attracted to the scene and they all started clapping. What an experience that was.
PS if the above comment repeats it was because I had attempted to edit some typos. Please tell me how to edit a poorly written post of my own.
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Lee Duer
{K:293} 10/1/2006
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Ha Ha Ha! I didn't mean t imply that they'll track and hunt you down. In all my encounters with them I was cornering or putting them in a defense mode due to stress or fear. Most were injured and couldn't fly but given the chance they could outrun any track star. I do remember onece when I was called out and saw where the bird had put his head through a chain link fence and was totally irritated when he couldn't get the rest of him through the little 3" hole (the links in the chain). Well I had to clear out briars and underbrush to get to him and when I was finally able to reverse his body he became totally ticked off at me and I became his target. Thankfully my arms were longer than his neck. I can still remember the sound of his beak snapping as hi tried to get my face (they'll actually go for your eyes). When I carried him to a place away from the fence he turned and looked at me appearing to size me up. Suddenly he charged. Just like a bull would have done. It was actually comical, (a 15 pound bird and a 200 pound man) except that he was deadly serious about taking his anger out on me. Finally he gave up and walked down stream a bit before flying away. Believe me they are NOT a pleasant bird to be around. At that point dozens of people had been attracted to the scene and they all started clapping. What an experience that was.
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Arthur Kornienko
{K:9686} 10/1/2006
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Hi Dave, I've had the XT for about a year now, I also am using the 20D and I just got an A640 for my P&S. Thats my kit right now for cameras.
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Arthur Kornienko
{K:9686} 10/1/2006
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Hi Lee, I had no idea they attack and bite. I've as close as 15 feet to some of these guys. Thanks for the tip, I'll bring my pepper spray with me.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 9/30/2006
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What an awesome portrait, Arthur! This shot just POPS with detail and color.
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 9/30/2006
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Good shot, Art, and you got a great background for him, too! Are you trying out another new camera?
Dave.
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Lee Duer
{K:293} 9/30/2006
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As one who has been attacked and bitten by these fellows (I used to do raptor rescue) I can really appreciate the effort you made to get that close. I've often described GBH's as Tyrannosaurus rex with feathers. Nice shot.
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