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Lots of color work here- most of it is hidden, unfortunately. Cleaned up the linework, still trying to tweak the threshold detection in my software to prevent all the laborious cleanup. Working 100% digital is often a pain in the ass. Can't beat the editing capabilities, though.
Background is still raw, lighting, atmosphere has to be added. About 40% there at this point… 4-5 hours so far, I'm taking the LONG way around on this one.
Background is still raw, lighting, atmosphere has to be added. About 40% there at this point… 4-5 hours so far, I'm taking the LONG way around on this one.
Category All / Baby fur
Species Ferret
Size 1034 x 1280px
File Size 68.9 kB
They are a LOT of work, and MOST people simply do not understand them. If you really want one, read up on them thoroughly! Bonded animals, like birds, can be dangerous if they are not properly attended to, and their complex body language completely understood. I watched a 16 year old kid lose the tip of his finger to a yellow naped Amazon right in front of me- slowly. It crushed the end of his finger RIGHT OFF because he didn't understand the animal's warning signal, which was admittedly difficult to read. Basically, everything forward of his knuckle has reduced to mush.
My bird, a Greenwing Macaw, has a beak that can exert 20,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. He eats Brazil nuts like you would squeeze a grape. I watched him bend a 1/4 inch stainless steel speculum IN HALF when the vet was trying to get a look inside his throat during an exam. He can also scream at about 140 dB, which he does pretty much every day- starting at sunup, and ending at sundown. Sometimes even I lose my temper with him, because he screams at dinnertime, much to my shame- because he is VERY well behaved for a Macaw, and he only screams because he wants to be included in the ceremony of the meal. Being social animals, the absolute worst thing you can do to them is not include them in your activities. That means, when he sees you eat something, you had damn well better give him a bite, even if he's not hungry, or prepare for the screaming! The layman simply doesn't understand this, and thinks the bird is acting up, but in truth, it simply wants to be with YOU!
Another thing people simply do not seem to understand is that birds are monogamous. They will bond with one person, and one person only! When they are asked to bond with multiple people, or not given the chance to bond at all, they will literally kick your ass! They are wild animals, and you simply MUST learn their ways (very complex) if you are even THINKING about getting one. So be forewarned. But I have to say, when I see that love in his eyes, every time he sees me- it pretty much makes up for ANY crap he gives me. And MAN, has he ever given me some crap.
He also talks like crazy, and gives back rubs with his beak. But only to me. And he also removes anything suspicious he finds- like moles. And tags from clothing, some of the things he has eaten include: Cell phones, glasses, wristwatches, remote controls, keys, earrings, necklaces, wallets, credit cards, drivers licenses, flashlights, any buttons you might have on your clothing, zippers, eyes of stuffed animals, collectibles in all forms, electrical cords, christmas lights while they were on, light bulbs, wall switches, locks, bird cages, combination locks (he breaks them), nuts, bolts, screws, rolls of tape, corsages, neck ties, and anything else that fits in that huge beak.
My bird, a Greenwing Macaw, has a beak that can exert 20,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. He eats Brazil nuts like you would squeeze a grape. I watched him bend a 1/4 inch stainless steel speculum IN HALF when the vet was trying to get a look inside his throat during an exam. He can also scream at about 140 dB, which he does pretty much every day- starting at sunup, and ending at sundown. Sometimes even I lose my temper with him, because he screams at dinnertime, much to my shame- because he is VERY well behaved for a Macaw, and he only screams because he wants to be included in the ceremony of the meal. Being social animals, the absolute worst thing you can do to them is not include them in your activities. That means, when he sees you eat something, you had damn well better give him a bite, even if he's not hungry, or prepare for the screaming! The layman simply doesn't understand this, and thinks the bird is acting up, but in truth, it simply wants to be with YOU!
Another thing people simply do not seem to understand is that birds are monogamous. They will bond with one person, and one person only! When they are asked to bond with multiple people, or not given the chance to bond at all, they will literally kick your ass! They are wild animals, and you simply MUST learn their ways (very complex) if you are even THINKING about getting one. So be forewarned. But I have to say, when I see that love in his eyes, every time he sees me- it pretty much makes up for ANY crap he gives me. And MAN, has he ever given me some crap.
He also talks like crazy, and gives back rubs with his beak. But only to me. And he also removes anything suspicious he finds- like moles. And tags from clothing, some of the things he has eaten include: Cell phones, glasses, wristwatches, remote controls, keys, earrings, necklaces, wallets, credit cards, drivers licenses, flashlights, any buttons you might have on your clothing, zippers, eyes of stuffed animals, collectibles in all forms, electrical cords, christmas lights while they were on, light bulbs, wall switches, locks, bird cages, combination locks (he breaks them), nuts, bolts, screws, rolls of tape, corsages, neck ties, and anything else that fits in that huge beak.
African Grey? Awesome birds, but NEEDY. Most of the Old World parrots are. If your home is quiet, you may want to consider an Eclectus. But I can see why people like the Greys. I was so sad to hear that Alex Pepperburg died. His last words to his mate, researcher Irene Pepperburg were:
"You be good. I love you."
The awesome thing about birds is: He meant it.
"You be good. I love you."
The awesome thing about birds is: He meant it.
Its ridiculous. Same way in several states. What the fuck are they afraid of? The native ferrets can't even survive out there anymore, do they think the domesticated ones are going to escape and crash the Goddamn potato bug population or something?
Its illegal to keep SKUNKS in Tennessee! What the Hell for? They are native in EVERY state with the exception of Hawaii! Yet, we can let our cats run free, to eat or kill every living thing within a 2 mile radius of our homes in every state!
Idiots.
Its illegal to keep SKUNKS in Tennessee! What the Hell for? They are native in EVERY state with the exception of Hawaii! Yet, we can let our cats run free, to eat or kill every living thing within a 2 mile radius of our homes in every state!
Idiots.
So cute. If I get one, I want a black and white one. I like the traditional colors. Last night I had my brother's new baby sleeping on my chest. He is about that same size. The only sound he made was a little lip smacking sound… like a cat's purr, it's their sound of contentment.
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