Landing White-backed Vulture

[Albert Froneman]

This young White-backed vulture came in to feed on a Wildebeest carcass in the Kgalagadi north of Nossob.

NIKON D3S
1/2000 sec
f/5.6
Manual
ISO: 1000
Lens: 500mm f/4 VR

Comment welcome!

[Nancy A Elwood]

Albert you know I tried my best but could not find a nit anywhere. Very, very nice!! Perfect BG, sharp, wonderful wing spread and that nice sparkle in the eye. Big congrats!

[Manjesh Lingamurthy]

Albert,

This is an awesome shot. There is so much detail you can see in the bird. Lovely head angle. Like the crop. Great work.

[Elsa Weber]

beautiful image

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent pose, love the wingspan and details, well done

[Ken Watkins]

Albert,
One day I am sure that I will see a bird land (or even fly) towards me, I only hope I can capture an image half as good as this. Everything is there a slight head angle , different foot levels, marvelous:)

[Morkel Erasmus]

looks like a pirouette...stunning shot Albert!

[Albert Froneman]

Thanks for the comments folks!