Jackal Buzzard

[Chris van Rooyen]

Another image from the famous Lammergeyer Hide at Giant's Castle in KwaZulu-Natal. The Jackal Buzzards (buteos) are attracted to the meat put out for the vultures, creating some spectacular opportunities for flight photography. The dark mountain background helps to create a dramatic atmosphere when shooting with side lighting in soft filtered light.

EOS ID MK II
Date/Time: 2005:04:28 15:04:05
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 500
Lens: 500mm
Focal length: 500mm

[Doug Lloyd]

Magical Shot. Well Done
Doug

[Fabs Forns]

Outstanding pose, love the pantaloons and eye contact. The background colors go nicely with the bird. One winner for sure.

[Arthur Morris]

Simply spectacular... Just love that right wing... later and love, artie

[Mike Godwin]

Very cool indeed... WOW!

Mike Godwin
Gatorland

[Geurt Bloem]

Opportunity very well used here Chris!

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys comments appreciated as always

[Andreas Kanon]

The pose together with the lighting makes the image for me. A beautiful bird for sure.