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Vulture
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2711 W: 78 N: 7406] (30157)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-09 7:58
Viewed: 1640
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vultures are scavenging birds, feeding mostly on the carcasses of dead animals. Vultures are found in every continent except Antarctica and Oceania.

A particular characteristic of many vultures is a bald head, devoid of feathers. This is likely because a feathered head would become spattered with blood and other fluids, and thus be difficult to keep clean.

A group of vultures is occasionally called a venue in literature. When circling in the air, a group of vultures is called a kettle. The German word Geier does not have a precise meaning in ornithology, and is sometimes used to refer to a vulture in English, as in some poetry.

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
7/07/2007 20:29:58
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/1000Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F5.0
Metering Modes
Spot
Exposure Compensation
-1/3
ISO Speed
800
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Daylight
AF mode
AI Servo AF
Picture Style
Standard

Monopod, IS on mode 1, no extender,
Weather: evening sunlight...
AI servo mode 'cause I was trying to shoot in flight; thus also a higher ISO rate (800).
Bird photographed in "Safaripark Beekse Bergen"
Thank you and have a nice day!

haraprasan, uleko, IulianGherghel, PaulH, dew77, XOTAELE, jaycee, Kaszek, MMM, Adanac, gypsygirl58, Proframe, JORAPAVI, Necipp, coasties has marked this note useful
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Hi Annick,
A beautiful portrait of the vulture. Very good POV and composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3179 W: 162 N: 1471] (4331)
  • [2007-07-09 8:19]

Hello Annick,
Very impressive close capture of this bald-necked Vulture all very sharply in focus. Excellent sharp details and fine colours. Very nicely set off against the beautiful green plain background.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hi,
A very beautiful portrait of this vulture. nice pov and focus and very good colors.
Cheers,
Iulian

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1137 W: 26 N: 3762] (13407)
  • [2007-07-09 8:28]

Hi Annick,

a lovely composition that is served very well by an excellent subtle background. The detail around the eye is especially nice.
Good work!
Paul

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4635 W: 248 N: 4025] (13237)
  • [2007-07-09 8:41]

Hello Annick,
Lovely portrait.Details are crisp clear and razorsharp,focus couldn't be better.I liked BG and lighting also a lot.Have a great week!
TFS..:-)

nice expression good focus and DOF face may benefit from a little lightening.

Impresionante retrato Annick.
Buenos detalles y genial el bg así como la DoF.
Perfecta nitidez.
Un cordial saludo y hasta luego, JL.

Hello Annick,
I like this portrait of Vulture. Great composition, good use of light. Sharpness - superb. Very useful note. ISO 800? 1D mkIII is really good then :)
You're using monopod. How many kg? ;)
TFS
Lukasz

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1901 W: 36 N: 5581] (18522)
  • [2007-07-09 9:22]

Hi Annick,
Outstanding portrait of the Vulture. Sharp features, neat focus, nice colours and perfect lighting. Set against the darkish BG it stands out well. Excellent POV to capture this stupendous pose and a superb composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2007-07-09 9:50]

Hi You got so close up.
Nice POV&details.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 226 N: 6845] (24733)
  • [2007-07-09 12:00]

Hi Annick,
a superb shot.
Sharp and detailed.
Very well done,
Joe

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2007-07-09 12:32]

Hi Annick,
Prachtig portrait. Vanuit deze hoek een goede blik op de kale nek en de scherpe snavel.
Genomen tegen een prachtige achtergrond.
gr. Paula

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 977 W: 0 N: 2117] (9355)
  • [2007-07-09 12:46]

Hello Annick
Another great one.Excellent POV.Beautiful colors and sharp omage.The BG is also very nice .
TFS Michel

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2693 W: 93 N: 6313] (19888)
  • [2007-07-09 13:14]

Hello Annick,
Another photo with great quality. Razor sharp with perfect light and beautiful colours, POV, composition and BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1206 W: 1 N: 5305] (17901)
  • [2007-07-09 17:55]

Hello Annick,
Superb piece of work Annick, amazing details and exposure makes me feel I could reach out and touch him.
Rick

Hi Annick,
Wow, stunning close-up of this Vulture! Excellent composition, POV, sharpness and details. Great natural colours and good lighting too! Well done and TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

Beautiful portrait of the vulture. Very good POV, detail, colour and composition (like the diagonal line and the shape of the neck).

This is a beautiful picture of a beautiful coloured bird. Well composed good POV and details.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello Annick,
Perfect composed portrait of this very beautiful :) bird.
The diagonall line of the head is great and facial expression wonderful.
I also love the soft BG with green color tones, against wich the bird does stand out perfectly, very much.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Harry

excelent photo

Good portrait. Focus is spot on, revealing good detail. The background works well - good postwork there! I posted it to the workshop, working on the grain - which isn't really much for ISO 800. Hope you like.
TFS, Klaus

Superbe gros plan, beaucoup de détails et magnifique BG.
Bravo
Marie

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2683 W: 11 N: 7301] (23103)
  • [2007-07-10 7:58]

Hi Annick,

What a face!!! Superb portrait of this Vulture. Magnificent colors - superb sharp details - perfect background.


Jane

Hello Annick this is a beauty so sharp and detailed lovely pose and nice bk blur tfs rgds Necip.

Hola Annick,
Excelente retrato del buitre, los detalles de las alas y cabeza son extraordinarios, TFS. Saludos
José Ramón

Seperb Photo Annick. The head is sharp and the bg nicely blurred. I am envious of the camera...and lens...
Kind regards
Julian

Hi Annick

I see you have the Canon 1D Mark III. You are indeed, fortunate. Canon only shipped 5 to New Zealand and now there is a long wait, and empty promises from Canon on the next shipment. How are you finding it. I have read in the forums that there is a problem with the auto focus, especially in bright light.

I love this shot. Love the head down pose and the clear BG. Beautiful! Your equipment combination is a winner! :-)

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