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Griffon Vulture death stare The very last thing you would see if you'd be a mammal in decline. Griffon Vulture,Gyps fulvus,Oliemeulen,Vulture,birds

Griffon Vulture death stare

The very last thing you would see if you'd be a mammal in decline.

comments (9)

Joost Thissen

Lion

The lack of color really makes this photo even more impressive! Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Joost, that's how it came out of camera. I did use some small post processing: a bleach effect to flatten the colors a bit, a soft focus effect to soften the out of focus parts and finally a "lighten center" effect to bring extra emphasis on the part in focus. Posted 13 years ago

gglaeser

Eagle Owl

Amazing! I love this picture, the post processing fits perfectly! Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Gernot. Although I prefer good photos out of camera, I've been learning and practicing a lot of post processing lately. To rescue a poor photo, or to make a good photo great. I'particularly love Color Effects Pro, it's really easy to use and has effects seen nowhere else. Posted 13 years ago

Monique Biemans

Katipo Spider

Brilliant!!! Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Monique! Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Ferdy, you've outdone yourself yet again, wow, bizar, what a composition and excellent subject. I'd bet on the background being airburshed, impressive smoothness and well balanced post processing. I am only learning the latter part, I'll stick to Lightroom for now:) Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ludo! Note that I'm also just learning :) Posted 13 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Incredible photo...I love it! Posted 12 years ago

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The Griffon vulture

The griffon vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is also known as the Eurasian griffon.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 24, 2012. Captured Jan 15, 2012 13:45.

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NIKON D7000
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1/200s
ISO320
500mm

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