Rüppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppelli)


Posted by clement on Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:00 pm

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D5, 500mm 
ISO 800, f8, 1/2000 shutters
Samburu, Kenya

This is the highest flying bird in the world.  But sadly.. a critically endangered species. 

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by KK Hui on Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:06 pm
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Beautifully done, Clement!
Nice clean bg and matching color too.
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by Square Man1 on Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:10 am
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The background really compliments this landing flight shot of this vulture to make a great frame.

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by Gene Gwin on Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:04 am
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Clement, Thanks for sharing. Hopefully something can be done to improve their numbers.
 

by Paul Fusco on Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:16 am
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Beauty!

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by Paul Fusco on Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:18 am
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Gene Gwin wrote:Clement, Thanks for sharing.  Hopefully something can be done to improve their numbers.
Yes, one way or another, let's hope poachers stop lacing their kills with poison!!

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by david fletcher on Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:31 pm
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cracking shot Clement! gorgeous light on it.
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by Ron Day on Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:48 pm
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david fletcher wrote:cracking shot Clement!  gorgeous light on it.
I agree, excellent image, Clement.
 

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Excellent detail, colour and light!
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