Cathartes aura-The blood hound of the air


Posted by AlexC on Sat Oct 18, 2003 3:57 pm

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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

There is nothing like an indirect even light to bright out the shadows and the detail on the feathers, specially on a dark bird like this, She was almost totally in the shade but for one of her foot that was partially lit by direct sunlight, I knew she won't sit still for long so I went to work quickly since they feel very vulnerable on the ground or when perched low!!, Fill flash was used to bring out a little more detail and colors.
D1x, Raw Format, Lens=400mm afs f/2.8, Program auto, matrix metering, 1/200sec SS-f/6.7, EV=0, ISO=125, WB=Auto, Flash D-TTL EV-1.7
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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Oct 18, 2003 4:08 pm
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Excellent detail - a very good shot!!!
 

by Ken Newcombe on Sat Oct 18, 2003 4:47 pm
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Alex,

A bit tight in the frame but nice and sharp thoughout and a good pose. Well done!
 

by Bob Ettinger on Sat Oct 18, 2003 5:15 pm
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Well done and all the effort paid off.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sat Oct 18, 2003 5:58 pm
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Excellent shot. I like how the color of the background complements the brown color in the feathers.
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by Mike Wilson on Sat Oct 18, 2003 7:14 pm
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Great closeup of this species. Maybe he thought you smelled funny. :)
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by Jill on Sat Oct 18, 2003 7:40 pm
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Very fine image, Alex. Interesting feather arrangement with wonderful detail. :D
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by Jim Urbach on Sat Oct 18, 2003 7:47 pm
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Alex,

Great detail. You mention how vulnerable they feel on the ground and yet at Lake Woodruff NWR every time I go there are up to 30 at a time on the ground and they tolerate me being within 30 feet of them.

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by Laura Stiefel on Sat Oct 18, 2003 7:50 pm
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A wonderful shot of this species, Alex! I love the tilt of the bird's head but might like the tiniest bit more room on the left hand side of the frame.
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by Alan Murphy on Sat Oct 18, 2003 8:11 pm
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A bit tight Alex, but I love the way she's holding out those feathers. You got the exposure to really bring out the detail in the darks. Love the BG, not sure about the perch.
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by Bill Keown on Sat Oct 18, 2003 8:29 pm
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Nice shot of one of natures no beautiful bids.

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by Chip Estabrooks on Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:37 pm
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Is that a sparkle in her eye? :D
A lighter brown color than I see up here.
Techs are right on.
Great shot.
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by Bill Whala on Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:46 pm
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Alex,

I'm really enjoying this nice look at the detail in this bird's feathers. Exposure and composition are great as well.

Way cool. 8)
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by LHays on Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:48 pm
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The detail in the feathers are excellent....and with a loving look to boot. Perfect exposure and other technicals....as always. A wonderful job with this one.
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by Anthony Medici on Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:51 pm
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Wow, :shock: , great detail! When ever I see one of these they are big black specks in the sky. I agree with Alan that it's a bit tight but the detail present is fantastic.
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by Christoph Belanger on Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:35 am
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This is beautiful. I just wish for a bit more room around the tail.

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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Oct 20, 2003 6:54 am
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Nice light Alex. It seems that this is the only bird I never have trouble finding in my neighborhood.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:15 pm
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Alex, despite the perch this is still one fine looking image. Feathers and face are amazing.
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