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CharlesWb — Cassowary 1

Published: 2009-06-16 01:15:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 1862; Favourites: 121; Downloads: 11
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Description Looks like a dinosaur, kinda...

*edit*

I did a bit of color balancing, realizing that there was a lot of green color cast from the grass and plants around the animal. I like this version better.
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Comments: 47

Wolfy-89 [2017-07-05 12:33:32 +0000 UTC]

WOW

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Leelerson [2012-01-10 04:58:54 +0000 UTC]

This is an AMAZING photo/captured moment! The lighting really ads to it's... dinosaurness! Incredible!

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K-OZ-Will [2011-07-28 04:28:47 +0000 UTC]

Looks like a dinosaur, it also kicks like a dinosaur.
Awesome shot

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CharlesWb In reply to K-OZ-Will [2011-08-02 23:51:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! They can be vicious...

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Sykila [2011-06-12 01:05:39 +0000 UTC]

Wow, beautiful shot!

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CharlesWb In reply to Sykila [2011-06-13 14:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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oskila [2011-06-09 20:12:26 +0000 UTC]

I've heard that jungle guides in New Guinea recommend climbing a tree as soon as you hear a Cassowary approaching, to avoid confrontation...

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CharlesWb In reply to oskila [2011-06-13 14:34:02 +0000 UTC]

Yep, I've heard of zoo handlers getting run off by them as well. Crazy birds to be sure.

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meihua [2011-06-09 16:30:35 +0000 UTC]

Great portrait, I like the symmetry

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CharlesWb In reply to meihua [2011-06-13 14:34:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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WendyMitchell [2011-02-26 07:01:10 +0000 UTC]

You have been featured here [link]

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CharlesWb In reply to WendyMitchell [2011-04-19 03:11:13 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, thanks!

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xat72 [2011-01-30 10:05:48 +0000 UTC]

Sick photo! Really cool ^^

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CharlesWb In reply to xat72 [2011-02-09 19:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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GradyArt [2011-01-29 21:00:53 +0000 UTC]

Amazing capture, and the focus really works well! I agree with the person who commented that it has a 3-D feel to it, and yes it does look like a dinosaur!

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CharlesWb In reply to GradyArt [2011-02-09 20:00:08 +0000 UTC]

Yep, they do. And they are crazy mean to boot.

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Deviant-Kaneda [2011-01-29 17:38:17 +0000 UTC]

look like a fucking dinosaure !!!! so scary

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cabironline [2011-01-05 21:20:48 +0000 UTC]

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CharlesWb In reply to cabironline [2011-01-19 23:13:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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gutheory [2010-11-25 09:48:07 +0000 UTC]

Great photo...

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CharlesWb In reply to gutheory [2011-01-19 23:09:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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redmemet [2010-11-23 06:08:58 +0000 UTC]

great shot

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CharlesWb In reply to redmemet [2011-01-19 23:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Hoebagish [2010-11-23 01:20:18 +0000 UTC]

IS THAT A SNIPE?!?!!

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CharlesWb In reply to Hoebagish [2011-01-19 23:08:22 +0000 UTC]

Nope, its a Cassowary. [link]

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MOberempt [2010-09-15 02:42:00 +0000 UTC]

I love that this is different, great work! It really pops!

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CharlesWb In reply to MOberempt [2010-09-25 00:07:14 +0000 UTC]

Thsnks!

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MOberempt In reply to CharlesWb [2010-10-19 05:01:27 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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glunac [2010-01-12 11:08:12 +0000 UTC]

Incredible 3-D feel to it. Wonderful colors & forms.

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CharlesWb In reply to glunac [2010-01-18 05:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I was fortunate to be get this photo. Plus, that bird is scary when it stares at you.

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DBlinman In reply to CharlesWb [2011-06-09 12:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Those birds are scary when they're sleeping behind a fence 100 meters away. Great shot, I don't know if I'd have had the nerve.

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CharlesWb In reply to DBlinman [2011-06-13 14:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol, yeah, they are. Something about the way they can stare you down... something about the huge pounces they have gives them a sense of attitude.

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DBlinman In reply to CharlesWb [2011-06-13 21:37:06 +0000 UTC]

That and their reputation (largely exaggerated I understand)for eviscerating people.

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beckipharm [2009-10-24 20:03:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot never seen one @ tht angle before in a photo; its wierd but i like it ;D

oh and its does look like a dinosaur

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CharlesWb In reply to beckipharm [2009-10-25 17:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, it does.

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MotherofInvention [2009-09-22 23:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Awesome colours and amazing detail! *featured* [link]

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CharlesWb In reply to MotherofInvention [2009-09-23 18:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, thanks!

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MotherofInvention In reply to CharlesWb [2009-09-24 00:27:15 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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Harleydane [2009-07-22 16:46:18 +0000 UTC]

Those birds always freaked me out when I was little.
Great photo though ^^

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CharlesWb In reply to Harleydane [2009-07-24 14:21:33 +0000 UTC]

That's because they eat children. J/K Thanks!

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Genis-Sage99 [2009-06-16 05:10:59 +0000 UTC]

It DOES look like a dinosaur nice!!

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CharlesWb In reply to Genis-Sage99 [2009-06-16 17:14:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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xxcelticdragonxx [2009-06-16 03:10:46 +0000 UTC]

wicked!!

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CharlesWb In reply to xxcelticdragonxx [2009-06-16 04:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Thought you might like this one...

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omgitsme917 [2009-06-16 01:17:11 +0000 UTC]

thats freaky looking but REALLY cool!
i like it

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CharlesWb In reply to omgitsme917 [2009-06-16 01:22:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah, they are vicious when you come in their territory. They peck and slash with massive front claws. Kinda like what paleontologists think velociraptors did...

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omgitsme917 In reply to CharlesWb [2009-06-16 01:28:38 +0000 UTC]

thats wicked!

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