Cape Vulture

[Chris van Rooyen]

We had near perfect light conditions at Giants Castle last weekend. Soft filtered light, and the mountain slopes in the background just recovering from a controlled burn, sprouting a flush of green:D.

Camera Model: NIKON D3S
Date/Time: 2010:10:03 09:57:05
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1400
Lens: VR 600mm f/4G
Focal length: 600mm
Focal length: 600mm (in 35mm film)
AF mode: AF-C

[stuart wanuck]

very nice interesting what a long neck

[Chantelle Voss]

Fantastic shot! I agree with stuart, never realized how big their neck is! Love the pose, the bird looks like its just floating there, great color too. Thanks for sharing!

[pat lillich]

sigh ---- wow! what a beautiful bird! I love those sharp clean feet and lovely detail in the wings. I wish his head and eyes popped as well as he does against the background - but what a gorgeous shot!

[Chantelle Voss]

Wow beautiful! Look at that eye!!

[Stu Bowie]

Incredible detail and sharpness Chris, and I like the symmetry of the landing posture. You certainly nailed this one.

[Ken Watkins]

What a pose!

What a shot!

What a sky!

As near to perfection that you could get.

[Haim Ziv]

Beautiful and fascinating picture. :cheers::cheers:

[Chris Baker]

It's already been said.... Fantastic

[Kiran Poonacha]

great stuff... really loved the pose and light here..

[Sid Garige]

Beautiful landing pose and great details. Very well done.

[Rod Warnock]

Magnificent capture, Chris !! Definition throughout, gradation and nuances of colour to match !! Wing position and that neck capped with that piercing eye.
Thanks for showing.
Best regards
Rod Warnock

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks for the comments guys:)

[denise ippolito]

Fantastic timing and capture. I like the way the neck is elongated.