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Egyptian Vulture c
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Copyright: Eyal Bartov (bartove) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 170 W: 1 N: 484] (6222)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: CANON 1Ds Mark III, 600 mm f 4
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-27 7:28
Viewed: 550
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The adult Egyptian Vulture usually measures 85 cm from the point of the beak to the extremity of the tail and 1.7 meters between the tips of the wings. It weighs about 2.1 kilograms.

The adult plumage is white, with some black feathers in the wings and tail. Due to its habits—stalking around carcasses on usually dusty ground to wait for its turn—the plumage dulls quickly, and birds before moult are beige rather than pure white. Also, individuals occasionally seem to "paint" themselves with soil containing iron oxide, as Lammergeiers do, turning their plumage a pinkish buff; hence the German name Schmutzgeier ("dirt-vulture"). Its facial skin is yellow, turning orange during nesting periods, and is devoid of feathers. The tail is diamond-shaped, so it is easily distinguished in flight.

The nestlings are dark brown and gradually become light until they reach adulthood at the age of five.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2008-09-27 7:39]

Hello Eyal,
Excellent photo of this Egyptian Vulture in a majestic pose. Great natural light and colours.
The sharpness and details are outstanding. Very beautiful blue BG.
Regards,
Peter

Goodness, what a proud fellow he is! I love the pose. You managed the exposure well of this white bird against the sky. The curved branch adds a lot to the composition.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-09-27 22:40]

Hello Eyal,

You have chosen an interesting POV showing well this bird. Despite the fact that you were in a low position you have captured well the sight of this eagle. Image has a very high quality showing well the details of the plumage.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

great pose, dash Ori

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