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Colours of the cassowary

Colours of the cassowary

A close up of the colours of the cassowary, a bird hidden by the rainforest.

A close up of the colours of the cassowary, a bird hidden by the rainforest.
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DMC-FZ70

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 160 Shutter 1/13 Focal Length 6671/100

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Jan, 2016

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215

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+73

Awards

Peer Award

+5

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Superb Composition

All Star

Absolute Masterpiece

Superior Skill

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Platinum

Never have seen this bird before, she must be a biggie. You are very creative with these birds, excellent composition.

I'm not sure if my reply worked so I will do another, yes the female (bigger of the sexes) can get to up around 6ft and 130lb =). They are quite intimidating and all my shots are in the wild so I'm always very respectful of their space! and thank you for the lovely comments I'll start getting a big head soon!

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