Renderosity has opened a whole new world to me, its a fantastic place and have had some brilliant support from many new friends.  I retired from work very early through ill health so I took to photography from the very basics.
 Since joining I have grown in confidence with my photography and I now think because of RR that I take it a little more seriously. I started off here using a Fuji Finepix 6500fd, it took some great pictures but I'm hooked now so I have now(April 2008) bought a DSLR SAMSUNG DX10 and having fun learning the settings etc. ( these things take me a while lol)ÂÂ
I am so fortunate to be with a wonderful person in my life, Sylvia. She is not just my partner but of course she's also my best friend. Previously I have been married but seperated a few years ago and have two fantastic children. I NOW have two fantastic grandchildren !!!
My interests are photography, i have had a dabble at Acrylic painting, and I enjoy long walks out in the countryside.      I also have an interest in anything historical.  I want to have a sample of just about everything there is in photography, who knows what the future holds!
Thanks for calling by.    Alan
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Comments (31)
beachzz
Gorgeous colors, but it IS one strange looking bird~~great shot!!
Mr-Fog
What is on his head? Great shot!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.The zoo must have been a joy for you and your friend.
JeffG7BRJ
I don't know where you took this one Alan, I can't see any netting at all. Superb capture mate, I don't think I was at the same Zoo as you. Outstanding work. Bravo!!!!!
dbyrd
Great colors!
Fred255
Nice one mate! I've been watching a TV program about Chester Zoo on Chanel 5 last week.
Meisiekind
Oh Alan - I cannot decide whether this is the ugliest bird I've ever seen or feel sorry for it!!! Great capture though my friend!! xx
SapUS59
WOW thats one cool looking bird, it almost appears he has a double bill, great capture my friend !!
virginiese
A very special bird. I like the beak's colors ! A great shot !
Mousson
WOWWWWW strange bird!!!!!!! LOL Great colors!
durleybeachbum
Beautiful shot!! well done!
G_Mansco
Great shot, love it's tones ;O)
busi2ness
Excellent colors and clarity. Hard to imagine these well decorated birds occur in the wild.
helanker
OH WOOW! What a funny bird. When I look at the bricks, the bird looks very little, but I still have a feeling that it isnt very little. Though... the perspective of the branch makes me think the bird is little...hmm.. :) One think I know.. It is a darn good shot. Have a splendid time with your brother. After all family is more important. :)
MaraP
Excellent compo!!
junge1
Great capture of this odd looking bird Alan, Sig...
JaneEden
This is a fabulous shot and a wonderful bird, I love it! hugs Jane xx
tizjezzme
is this bird ok? lol seriously, is this what he should look like? wow, i never seen anything like this!! Thank you for sharing!
Cytisus
Stunning capture, I know about getting behind I work 4 10hr. days and have to get enough sleep because I drive Paratransit so by the time I get to the computer on friday I am Way behind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
danob
That's a beauty Alan the wall makes a lovely backdrop.. The wire looks a little dangerous for the Hornbill..
hipps13
Hi Alan wonderful capture warm hug, Linda
Mad-Mike
WOW!!! I never seen one like this before! thanks for sharing, and fantastic capture Alan! Cheers bud
auntietk
What an odd-looking creature! Thank you for sharing this - it's made my day! :)
ledwolorz
WOW.Wonderful capture.
RobyHermida
Excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby :O) ----------------------
MrsLubner
The tail is amazing as much as that horn. I wonder why it developed that way. Nature always seems to have a good reason for the odd features. Stunning shot!
mickuk50
quite a headdress this is wearing alan .stands out well against the backgound .excellent shot mate .are you going off anywhere tomorrow for bank holiday ? mick
huismus
We call it a Toekan. beautiful capture my friend!
katy555
Great colours and scene, excellent well done.
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!