Posted by Mark Sisson on December 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Long-standing posters may recall I posted some images of Bulgarian Vultures earlier this year - a project I'm keen on to highlight the efforts at re-introducing the Griffon in particular to their rightful place in the food chain there. Well I've been back again last month for another dose, and given the more gruesome aspects of these birds behaviour that recent high profile competitions have focussed on I thought I'd redress the balance with a more simple portrait that hopefully touches on their intelligent characters: I've plenty of gruesome shots too but I can't help but admire their resiliance and personalities.
Posted by David Kjaer on December 3, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Hi Mark
Love the soft light, pose and BG, Minor nit I feel it is a little tight on the left and at the bottom for it's virtual feet - that said still a fine portrait!
David
Posted by David Sewell on December 3, 2009 at 9:09 AM
I agree with Mark that it is a little tight in the frame, but that is a minor nit. Still a superb picture.
David
Posted by Craig Jones on December 3, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Beautiful looking bird and the pose captured is great I like the portrait format and the colours are lovely
Posted by Paul King on December 3, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Not how I normally see them, must have had a wash and brush up!!
Posted by Liam Pauling on December 3, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Great shot Mark, could you get a better background!!
liam.
Posted by Mike Andrews on December 3, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Very nice shot Mark. I would prefer a little more space at the bottom, but I'm desparately looking for something to criticise. If you could just wipe away that piece of food at the corner of his mouth.
Bulgaria makes my trip to Kent seem just around the corner.
Cor! This has the most gorgeous lighting, bright overcast? Feather detail is superb and the background is great. Left tightness doesn't bother me, but a wee bit more feet would please my eye, but thats really a minor crit of what is a lovely image.
Beautiful shot, lovely diffuse light, nice pov and an unusual subject, the feather detail is the real plus in this image as well.
Speak soon
Andy
Posted by Edwin kats on December 4, 2009 at 10:46 AM
WOW..now that's one beautiful bird. I love it. Great colors and good pose. Very alert and smart. Well done.
Edwin Kats
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 5, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Hello Mark.
Beautifully captured the feather detail and the colours in the BG work superbly together. Composition works fine for me.
Posted by Danny Green on December 6, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Hello Mark
That really is a beautiful portrait and the background is something else, love the pose and looking at this image really makes me want to go. Fantastic stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
Discussion
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Phil.
Love the soft light, pose and BG, Minor nit I feel it is a little tight on the left and at the bottom for it's virtual feet - that said still a fine portrait!
David
David
liam.
Bulgaria makes my trip to Kent seem just around the corner.
Greg
C.
cheers
Colin
Beautiful shot, lovely diffuse light, nice pov and an unusual subject, the feather detail is the real plus in this image as well.
Speak soon
Andy
Edwin Kats
Beautifully captured the feather detail and the colours in the BG work superbly together. Composition works fine for me.
That really is a beautiful portrait and the background is something else, love the pose and looking at this image really makes me want to go. Fantastic stuff!!!!!!!!!!!
Danny
Simon