Wow! I can’t believe how much detail you got there. Those black feathers making the patterns around his eyes are amazing. Did you replace the background?
Oh what a beautiful macaw, Tammy!
Actually their beaks should look that way, if they are healthy.
They sharpen and groom their beaks by scraping them on trees/perches, etc.
If they’re healthy, they’ll do this. If not, their beaks become overgrown and can actually pierce their chest.
He is a true beauty!
You taught me something new, I did not know that about the beaks! He is a beauty and man was he posing for me. He usually turns around when I point the camera at him. Thanks Lisa!
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Fab detail here Tammy,and the worn beak gives some real character!
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Thanks, he was sure posing today…usually when I point the camera at him he turns around lol
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I agree with Simone – great details!
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Thanks Andy!
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Wow! I can’t believe how much detail you got there. Those black feathers making the patterns around his eyes are amazing. Did you replace the background?
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Thanks Julie, and no I did not replace the background, but I did add a subtle texture over the background, it looked too smooth to me.
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Very nicely done, Tammy. Quite subtle and a wise move not to texture the bird.
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With that do, it must be a Tammy Selfie.
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Nah, I would have just went for the plain green look! 🙂
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Oh what a beautiful macaw, Tammy!
Actually their beaks should look that way, if they are healthy.
They sharpen and groom their beaks by scraping them on trees/perches, etc.
If they’re healthy, they’ll do this. If not, their beaks become overgrown and can actually pierce their chest.
He is a true beauty!
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You taught me something new, I did not know that about the beaks! He is a beauty and man was he posing for me. He usually turns around when I point the camera at him. Thanks Lisa!
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I think you got his best side, I love how colourful he is.
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Problem is, every side is beautiful on this guy! 🙂
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If you look closely, the colors are applied with a gradient from nature. Sharp take on the feather detail.
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