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    Default Bearded Vulture

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    Captured this adult bird when visiting Giamt's Castle last month. There were four juveniles and the one adult about and we were fortunate that the adult came in to land, giving the opportunity to get some photograps of this magnificent bird.

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    I try to limit my use of the phrase "fantastic image" but......it is what it is. I can't imagine where you were standing when you got this shot but you nailed it. Congratulations.

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    Very fluffy looking vulture, beat specimen I've seen. NIce EXP and typical coloring. HIghlights could be toned down, TFS.

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    Wow wonderful image
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    Default Great photo

    great bird and photo, amazing.

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    Mooi een Gerrie. Beats taking PK at Mankwe

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    Great job, Gerrie. Low angle, complementary BG and superb plumage detail make this a winner.
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    Super pose and eye contact Gerrie, and I like the overall detail and colours. Great perspective too. Well captured.

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    That's some great colours you've captured Gerrie along with the nice stance. That has to be the cleanest Vulture I've ever seen.

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    This is outstanding Gerri. Love the pose and the fluffed feathers as well as the direct eye contact. Killer BG and lighting and a very lovely perch. It has it all. stunning work !!!!

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    I like the composition, BG and interesting to see one on the ground fluffed-up like that.

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    Gerrie you were lucky to get him on the ground;) Sharp with a good posture, great eye contact

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    What an awesome bird. Nice colours and pose of the bird

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    That is one fluffy vulture! I can only echo what has already been said - I love it :cool:

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    Awesome sharp detail and exposure Gerrie !!!

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    Perfect detail, BG and sharpness Gerrie. Giving u the EYE, and a lovely one at that. Excellent.

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    Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. It is much appreciated.

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    Beautiful Shot! I like the composition and pose captured.

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    A dream raptor to shoot... TFS

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    Great low angle and color. Like the head position and the eye contact.

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    A cracker Gerrie. Great pose, detail and BG.

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