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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Inbound - Griffon Vulture
Ruppells Griffon Vulture.
It flew into my face a few moments later giving me a right old slap
Managed a few pictures today although the light was fading fast later in the afternoon. I'll get some added later on.
It flew into my face a few moments later giving me a right old slap
Managed a few pictures today although the light was fading fast later in the afternoon. I'll get some added later on.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Midlands
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WOW!! great shot Phil. They have one of these at a local BOP centre but they dont fly it . Great to see.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Thats fantastic 
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Phil, I photograph a lot of birds in Cyprus. I've found that where you dont include the full wings to fill the frame, a tight crop in on the bird can be quite effective to capture the expression. You caught a great expression on this bird.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Nice one Phil - so lucky for it to get so close!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Really great shot, of a very creepy bird! It really tucks it feet up high when it flies doesn't it.
I would of freaked if it had flew into me, as Vultures do give me the heebie geebies
I would of freaked if it had flew into me, as Vultures do give me the heebie geebies
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lincolnshire UK
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Amazing picture, if it had been me my hand would have been shaking so much I would have had to run.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Very nice Phil, you look like you had a great time 
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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that is a great action shot 
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