©Byron Towles
September 3, 2025
Abstract Work of Art
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Byron Towles
The Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is a member of the toucan family, Ramphastidae, native to neotropical Central and South America. It is the largest species of toucan and has a distinctive appearance.
I spent half an hour photographing this toucan in the World of Birds at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. It was a very cooperative subject, seemingly aware of what I was trying to accomplish. This close-up of its eye, with all the vibrant colors and textures, is like an abstract graphic work of art, and is my favorite image from our session.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This photo was chosen as one of the top submissions for Wild View’s Art in Nature assignment. Congratulations! Check out our current assignment, At The Zoo.
Canon EOS R5 camera with Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II zoom lens
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