Turkey Vulture


Posted by Gene Gwin on Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:35 pm

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Photographed at Laguna Seca Ranch in South Texas November 2, 2018.

Nikon D850, Nikon 300mm f/2.8 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, 1/2500 sec at f/8.0, ISO 400.  Handheld. 

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by SantaFeJoe on Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:32 pm
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Nice topside view and detail. He had his eyes on you!!!

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by Mako_Elite on Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:17 pm
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Look out, this vulture is looking at you (sizing you out) :-) Nice wing spread in this shot Gene!.

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by Ron Day on Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:17 pm
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Gene, one of the finer flight shots of this species I’ve seen here. Great topside view and super definition of the plumage.
 

by Graeme Guy on Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:33 am
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As mentioned a really good flight shot with super details.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:32 am
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Terrific feather detail-nice eye contact, a rarity with this bird. Nice to see the amazing wingspan.
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by Karl Egressy on Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:22 am
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Nice banking pose, excellent details.
 

by Carol Clarke on Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:20 pm
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One of the best shots I've seen of this majestic bird! Superb detail, Gene.

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