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The Look
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Copyright: Way Lim (waylim) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 127 W: 2 N: 209] (707)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird of Prey photos, Birds of Prey- RAPTORS (III) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-12 9:25
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This one is dedicated to Asbed, who has been there for me since the day I started here.

It was a drizzly morning at the Ngorongoro Crater. On the way down to the crater. I spotted this beautiful Augur Buzzard is sitting on the mound on the road side Looking down the crater for it prey. It turned to look at us once we stopped to take picture of it. He flew away after I took a couple of shots.

Source: “U.S. Fish & Wildlife”
Hunting mostly from a perch in mountains and hilly open plains areas. The Augur Buzzard feeds largely on small ground mammals. It has also been known to eat snakes and other reptiles, as well as birds, and the occasional insect. This raptor is very talented at flying and will often use warm air currents to stay aloft while searching for prey. When it has spotted a suitable meal, the Augur Buzzard drops sharply, as if it has fallen from the sky.

This raptor was bred in captivity for the first time in 1998 by the World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis. In 1999, there were less than 2 dozen Augur buzzards in the United States

The Augur Buzzard is the most common raptor in its range. Lately, however, human encroachment and development have been destroying much of this bird’s natural habitat. Today, conservation groups are working to conserve and restore the natural habitat for this raptor.
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Hi Way,
This is a superb portrait of an impressive bird. I think that this is the first time I see this specie... Details, exposure, composition and tones of colors are very nice. I also like this pastel background and details on the vegetation. Well seen and thanks,
Claudine

Hi Way,
Most beautiful bird and the picture is awesome. The colors are too good and compo is fantastic.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1024 W: 57 N: 2026] (6793)
  • [2008-04-12 11:40]

Hello Way,
Great photo of this Augur Buzzard. My first meeting with this bird was also in Tanzania (photo on TN). Good sharpness and excellent clear colours. Beautiful BG, POV and DOF. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Way,
Very nice capture of this beautiful bird. Good lighting and details.
TFS
Wei

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 338 W: 0 N: 248] (2005)
  • [2008-04-12 12:57]

Bela foto ele esta com um olhar firme parece que esta fazendo pose para foto muito boa qualidade exelente meus parabéns.
Nilson

Hello Way,

Great dedication to Asbed.
What a beautiful buzzard you've captured here.
Never seen this species before.
Excellent composition with wonderful details, colors and soft BG.
Very good note also. TFS!!!

Best regards and have a great Sunday,

Harry

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 489 W: 0 N: 935] (7943)
  • [2008-04-13 3:09]

Hi Way,

This is a fine portrait of a great bird. I like the POV and the magnificent colors. Well done.

regards,
Zeno.

hello Way

thanks alot for your dedication, my favorite photos has been
at their limite this image is going on one of my themes

i love Bird of Prey photos but i am still not able
to do good close shots like yours in this image,
excellent close shot of this Bird of Prey with his proud
ose and look, fine POV and framing, excellent DOF,
i love too the pastel background, the sharpness of this
Buzzard and the foreground of the image are excellent,

thank's again Way for the dedication,

TFS

Asbed

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1705 W: 5 N: 2129] (11714)
  • [2008-04-13 4:00]

Bonjour Way,

Bravo pour cette belle présentation.J'aime la composition et les couleurs.
Merci.
Joseph

excelent shot.. WOnderfull color, deeps sharpnes, nice photo

Hi Way
This is a stunning capture. The BG is simply perfect and the detail in the bird is superb.TFS.
Mike

Hello Way,
Am sorry I have been away.
Excellent POV colors and details. Just a little bit of noise, besides that an excellent capture.

TFS
Kirti

Hallo Way
I have not seen this image when it was posted and that is a pity, because it is a stunning photo. A wonderful image with clear details of this majestic bird. Your focus here was spot on, which is proof to me of your great talent as photographer. A lovely close-up pose with stunning colours and sharp details. I like the brightness of the paws and the patch of orange just below the eyes. The coloured patterns and detail on the tailpiece feathers is really something special. Well done, it was a real pleasure to look at. Thanks for sharing this wonderful dedication.
Kind regards
Anna

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2301 W: 58 N: 4025] (13156)
  • [2008-05-02 1:40]

Hello Way,
It's a beautiful raptor,and you captured it very well. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1250 W: 103 N: 4150] (18899)
  • [2008-05-16 6:38]

Hello Way! Great shot of that Buzzard! The composition is just awesome and the proud pose of the bird is fantastic. You managed a very nice background and the sharpness of the details is very good, thanks!

Mario

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