This Bearded Vulture popped up quite suddenly and by the time I locked on it was quite large in the frame. Nevertheless a different perspective of these wonderful birds. It is a great thrill to see them gliding past as they patroll up and down the valley, even if you miss the shot
50D/EF500f4 1/1000 f4 iso400 EC+0.67 Rotation to level the eyes.
Awesome looking bird, with a fearsome stare! Sweet BG. Yes, too bad about the slightly OOF head, but it's tough to get the focus point where you want it when they sneak up on you. Perhaps a bit more work in PS might get the head sharper?
It must be an unforgettable moment to have the bearded vulture coming this close and at this angle. If I can get a shot of this amazing bird like this, I won't care about that little tiny bit of softness. Great shot!