Incoming Cape Vulture

[Hendri Venter]

Another image from my recent visit to Giants Castle, Drakensburg, SA. We were lucky to get some early visits from the Vultures.

Canon 1D MK III
500mm F4 IS
Aperture Priority
F5.6
ISO 1000
SS 1/3200
Exposure -0.3

[Loukie Viljoen]

Nice one Hendri, good posture, exposure & sharp.Groete

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice pose, and the vertical comp works very well here. Ideally the white spot near the feet wouldn't be there...an easy fix if you wish to do so, but still not to intrusive as is.

[Dan Busby]

Beautiful Hendri. This is a classic case of when it pays to crank up the ISO and shutter speed to get that sharp image with lots of detail. I love the capture of browns in many shades. I wonder if you could soften that harsh shadow between the wings with some selective dodging.

[Stu Bowie]

Good overall detail mate, and I like the shape of the near wing. GC BG's are nearly as good as Mankwe BG's. :) The colour of the BG does compliment the vulture nicely. I believe you guys had fun. Sorry I couldnt have made the trip.

[Fabs Forns]

What a poser! Love tha cream and peaches background, pose, EXP and eye contact.

[Michael Stern]

Beautiful photo!!
It looks like something is "missing" from between its legs at the bottom...different coloration then the rest of the BG????
Must have missed it when playing with the BG???
Mike

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome capture of an incredible bird Hendri. Love the flight pose and excellent color and detail. Many thanks for sharing. Superb timing and a most complimentary BG.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent details and sharpness, well done

[Mark Dumbleton]

Excellent stuff Hendri! Great light and pose!

[Kiran Poonacha]

Great pose, loved the light and nice complimenting BG..

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your input. Nothing done to the BG Michael. Same as the other lighter colours on the BG.