Turkey vulture

Gallery: AvianPosted November 16, 2009147 views16 comments

I had come across this vulture while driving on a rural road (he had been feeding on a deer carcass in the ditch). I tend to think that he was just waiting for me to clear out so that he could get back to it. Slightly cropped.

Tech details:

D300 with 300mm F4 and 1.4x teleconverter
1/500th at F5.6
ISO 500 eq.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on November 16, 2009 at 11:01 PM

I dont know he seems to be eyeing you

Welcome to NPN

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Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on November 16, 2009 at 11:03 PM

Yes, indeed... I think he has that "go away..." look about him.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 16, 2009 at 11:54 PM

I like everything about this one David, especially the saturation level of the colors. The fence is hand of man, but it's weathered a lot and its colors work with the overall scheme. Top notch TV.

Oh, and a hearty welcome!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 17, 2009 at 12:40 AM

Great shot David - love the detail in the plumage, face and fence post. I agree with Avi - you got much meat on your bones?

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 17, 2009 at 2:25 AM

Welcome, David!
This is a really nice shot - good feather detail, great eye, and nice perch. the wires add some interest, but some may not feel this is good. It's fine with me.
sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 17, 2009 at 7:37 AM

David,

I like the fence & post, they are old & weathered enough to have character on their own.

Glad to see this turkey vulture posted, they make a great roadside clean up crew by removing roadkills.

Lovely details, exposure and light.

Welcome to NPN Avian!

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM

Nice sharp image, David. You really brought out the details in the plumage. A tough more room above and in front of the bird might be nice.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 17, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Welcome David, nice detail in the dark plumage, the character of this species is shown quite well here I think. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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Comment posted by May Haga on November 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Wonderful image, great detail in the dark feathers.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Cope on November 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Excellent shot. I love how the bird is presented here.

Registered on January 22, 2007, 212 Posts, 2737 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM

Very cool shot David! I don't think I ahve ever seen a turkey Vulture sitting on a post before. Like the colors and detail in the image.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on November 17, 2009 at 7:44 PM

This is nice, David. The detail here is superb! Great work!

Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on November 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM

nice shot, David, and welcome to NPN! I like the details of the fluffed up plumage, and the way he's looking at you. I like the post he's on but personally could do without the wires. Good shot!

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 18, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Very nice image with good exposure and nice composition. I look forward to seeing more of your work here.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Neal Cooper on November 18, 2009 at 1:11 PM

David. Very nice pose and well handled. This bird is almost as ugly as my Reed Cormorant

Well done.
Neal

Registered on June 3, 2009, 144 Posts, 306 Comments

Comment posted by David White on November 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM

Thanks all. There are a remarkable number of absolutely fantastic shots here on NPN and a great variety of wildlife - it certainly does make one strive to improve!

Registered on November 15, 2009, 11 Posts, 9 Comments