Bearded Vulture

[Dave Barnes]

Another Vulture image from Giants castle.
This image was captured at midday. It was generally overcast but a small gap in the clouds let light through at the right moment. The dark BG is the shaded mountain.
I have had little time in the past month or 2 to spend on the site and I dont think it is going to improve in the next while. But you cant complain when it is busy at the office.

Camera Model Name Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 500
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3

[Mark Dumbleton]

This is super Dave. The bird really pops out from that BG! Super exposure!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, I like the upturned wings, and you have captured a great head turn, and eye contact. Lovely contrast between the vulture and the dark BG, and overall nice and sharp.

[Arthur Morris]

Wow! The underwing detail is totally amazing. Great bird, pose, and hop! And with a BKGR to die for.

No flash??? Amazing. I would open up the right side of the bird's face just a bit to make a great image even stronger. Way to go!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool pose, good sharpness, light and BG. I agree regarding lightening the face and would tone down the highlights, especially at the top of the head.

[Doug Rodda]

Stunning image!

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent light and details. well done

[Geurt Bloem]

Excellent image Dave!

[christopher galeski]

magic shot Dave,great BG,plenty of detail,nice exposure.thanks.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks to all for looking and for comments, They are all appreciated.
Arthur I will look at face as soon as I get a chance.
Axel thanks for your comments, I will look at the highlights at the same time.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Wow!! stunning. great light and you made the most of it. I was blown away by the details on this one mighty bird.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Great pose & detail!:)

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Kaustubh and Gerrie, appreciated.