THE RESPLENDENT QUETZAL digital manipulation by Michael Forbus The Quetzal is the country bird of Guatamala. I have been fortunate enough to see this exquisite bird in the rainforest in Panajachel, Guatamala. It was such a poignant and precious moment between myself and nature. The Lacadone Indian men wear the wings in their long hair and wear gowns of woven rouch cotton. They are hunters by nature and the Quetzal used to be a spiritual prey. They live in the Chiapas region of the Yucatan just on the border of Guatamala. A gorgeous place to be on this earth. Guatamala is known as "The Land of Eternal Spring" Make the trip if you ever get the chance. Sometimes the tail feathers are many feet long. My favorite bird. Have a most glorious weekend. copyright by Michael Forbus
11 Comments
Natalie G 06 Feb 2007
The colors are so vibrant and wonderful, Michael. Exquisite bird - Exquisite work!Nira Dabush 05 Feb 2007
Splendid work..marvelous effects..gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 04 Feb 2007
LOVE THIS ENORMOUS!!Amy Jordan 04 Feb 2007
I could stare at this all day.... you've moved me.jamie winter 04 Feb 2007
This is a unique piece. I have never seen anything like it and it is wonderful. thankyou for the history on the subject. Your very very talented. jamieEmily Reed 03 Feb 2007
AW, A DELIGHT!Mildred Ann Utroska 03 Feb 2007
Awesome work . Lovely Quetzal with the vivacious colors and enchantment of the Panajachel rainforest.Leah Jaarveth 03 Feb 2007
wow...wonderfully done :)thea walstra 03 Feb 2007
Exotic and beautiful colors in this happy work MiguelLoredana 03 Feb 2007
LOVE ALL THER WONDERFUL COLORScynthia berridge 03 Feb 2007
gorgeous the colours so bright and blending in together wonderful