Cape Vulture

[Chris van Rooyen]

An image from my recent trip to Giants Castle. I often try a wider angle to include some of the magnificent mountain backgrounds. I have recently struggled with a yellow-green cast in my posts. I have done some research on colour shifts on the net, and I hope this looks better. Your comments will be greatly appreciated:)

Camera Model: NIKON D3
Date/Time: 2009:05:06 11:54:15
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Manual
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1250
Lens: 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
Focal length: 600mm (in 35mm film)

[Fabs Forns]

As much as I like the birds great pose, it is the magnificent BG that amazes me :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great idea to go for a wide crop since the BG is wonderful. Details on the bird look good, too. The top of the wings is a bit overexposed and I think there is still some color cast. I'm wondering why the area around the wing tips looks greenish.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys! Must say I cannot see a colour cast, maybe my monitor needs to be recalibrated..

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with Axel, there's still a slight yellowish color cast, besides that PP detail, the comp, detail, light, BG and impact are stunning! Congratulations!

[Tony Whitehead]

I like the incoming pose with the details in the flight feathers. The tail angle controlling the turn is lovely - these birds are such magnificent fliers and this captures it well. BG is great. I am seeing the greenish haze around the wing tips that Axels mentioned.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Okay guys I concede:-) Clearly its time to re-calibrate this monitor...!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

killer pose,great bg and beautiful wing position!!!

[Lana Hays]

Chris
I'm with Fabs......great bird but a priceless BG. I think this is one that needs to be seen in a large wall size to truly appreciate its beauty. Excellent.

[Jay Gould]

Chris, your images are always a pleasure to view. The wing line across the cloud line is exceptional!

[Arthur Morris]

Whoa; mountains that look like sky. This image has it all.

[John Ippolito]

Spectacular background and bird make this really outstanding. Beautiful.

[Stu Bowie]

Chris, great banking angle, and I like how the tail is visible showing exactly how they use it to turn. Superb BG, and cast already covered.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys, your comments are appreciated and thanks for helping with the cast issue, I'm getting there...:-)

[Kiran Poonacha]

Loved it Chris... Great Image... keep them coming..

[Mark Dumbleton]

Super shot with inclusion of the mountain - like the wider approach. Chris, still notice the yellow-ish cast on my screen.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks again guys! I personally like to boost the yellows a bit to make the overall image warmer - just a personal thing.

[Tony House]

Just love the backdrop in these images... Nice work...
Tony

[Kim Rollins]

Chris -
Two thumbs up!
Exquisite image here.

I see no undesirable color cast in this one.