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Model: Stasha Atanasovski
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Also known as Wallace's Standardwing...
Endemic to Northern Moluccas in eastern Indonesia and is the westernmost species of the true birds-of-paradise.
The most difficult capture of my entire life.
We set off from a homestay located near the entrance of Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park park around 5 p.m. and walked about two kilometers along a very difficult trail full of mud. We had to climb over fallen tree trunks and huge, quite sharp volcanic rocks.
We had to cross streams walking on very slippery tree trunks, even more slippery because our sneakers were covered in mud.
We camped relatively close to the place where we were going to photograph and where we had to be at five in the morning.
The tent had no matress and as they had put palm leaves below, to avoid humidity, I believe, we could feel like stones or pits everywhere. Impossible to sleep…
We got up at 3 a.m. and walked in the darkness only with our head lamps, about a quilometre or more along a trail even worse than the previous one.
Then, finally, we reached the base of the tower, which is about 15 meters high, from where we were going to shoot. The vertical wooden ladder was very rudimentary, and the distance between the steps (crossbars...) was half a meter or more... and I had to climb to the third floor.
Besides not being in very good shape, partly due to the two recent hip surgeries and also because I hadn't prepared myself for such an effort, I am a short person and would never be able to climb those stairs without help. So, and now you can laugh, I climbed with the precious help of a nice young ranger who placed my feet step by step and with my friendly guide, Noldi, pushing my but!
I am eternally grateful to them for all the help they gave me that day, especially because the way back was even more difficult, since, due to fatigue, I had barely eaten dinner the night before and, after a sleepless night, I was completely exhausted.
Finally, I reached the top of the tower and, after a few minutes of waiting, the show began. It was not an easy session, with many obstacles between us and our subjects, but we managed to get some photos.
Many thanks to those who managed to reach the end of this tedious narrative.
Many of you, the vast majority, I believe, know well what a nature lover is capable of doing to achieve a goal. But some people have no idea :)
Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, Halmahera, North Moluccas, Indonesia
A variety of heliconia or false bird of paradise. The central highlands of Colombia is a cloud forest environment; they grow some of the finest coffee in the world, but it also offers one of the most diverse ecosystems. Every type of tropical plant that likes moist conditions will thrive here.
GROUP: MACRO MONDAYS
THEME: "WHAT IS THAT?"
what is it?
SUBJECT: BIRD OF PARADISE
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The Black swan (Cygnus atratus) is one of the most distinctive swan species and one of the most easily recognized with its bold plumage and colorful bill. Black swans are endemic to Australia but have been introduced in many areas as ornamental birds in parks, gardens, zoos and aviaries. While black swans do not migrate, they are nomadic to follow food sources and adequate water.
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is a member of the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is native to much of Europe and Asia, and (as a rare winter visitor) the far north of Africa. It is an introduced species in North America, Australasia and southern Africa. This large swan is wholly white in plumage with an orange bill bordered with black. It is recognizable by its pronounced knob atop the bill, which is larger in males.
I saw these swans at Birds of Eden Sanctuary at Plettenberg Bay in South Africa.
First time came back to the local greenhouse after three long years due to the pandemic. What greeted me was this beautiful Bird of Paradise near the entrance! You know the feeling...
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Also known as Wallace's Standardwing...
Endemic to Northern Moluccas in eastern Indonesia and is the westernmost species of the true birds-of-paradise.
The most difficult capture of my entire life.
I won't bore you again with the account of the difficulties we had to overcome to manage to photograph this rare species. If you are interested, you can read everything in the description of the first photo I posted of the species:
www.flickr.com/photos/rgamboias/54758360986/in/dateposted/
Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park, Halmahera, North Moluccas, Indonesia
This picture was taken during the Magic Birding and Photography tours at San Jorge de Quito
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Behold the stunning elegance of India’s national bird – the peacock. With its dazzling feathers and regal stance, this magnificent creature is a true symbol of beauty, pride, and grace. Captured in the heart of nature, this moment celebrates the charm of wildlife and the wonders of the natural world. 🌏✨
Strelitzia
Strelitzia reginae
Paradiesvogelblume
Strelitzia reginae is very popular as an ornamental plant. Common names such as “crane flower” and “bird of paradise” reference the open flower’s resemblance to the head and beak of a colourful exotic bird.
Since my neighbors have all left fir cooler climates , for the summer , every time one of these pops up , I cut it and bring it in, so I can really enjoy its beauty
Photomanipulation.
Background courtesy of Pexels.
Bird of Paradise photos are my own.
Texture by Topaz.
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Eisvogel - Kingfisher - blauer Juwel
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The title is George's idea of a joke because a couple years ago I posted a very similar picture the difference being the painter was a young woman. You can see that picture in the comments below.
Explored October 3, 2016
On a walk in the neighborhood we passed by some bird of paradise flowers.
I took this backlight shot with a Wollensak 3" 1:0.9X Oscillo Raptar 75mm f/1.9 lens. This is a large format vintage lens from the 1950th, used in a contraption to take photos of oscilloscopes. It produces a distinct swirly bokeh.
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-- ƒ/1.9, 75 mm, 1/1000 sec, ISO 100, Sony A7 II, Wollensak Oscillo-Raptar 75mm f/1.9, HDR, 1 RAW exposure, _DSC8574_hdr1sof2pho1e.jpg
-- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, © Peter Thoeny, Quality HDR Photography
Arfak Mountains, West Papua, Indonesia
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