Lappet-faced Vulture

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
1

I’m finally getting around to processing the many images I took on safari in Tanzania in February. I liked the way this bird posed for me, though the lighting was already harsh at 10 am. I had my camera set at a high speed as I was photographing the action at a kill. Sony a9, Sony 100-400mm with Sony 1.4 teleconverter, 462mm, manual exposure, f/8 at 1/2500th, ISO 800.

DSC07238%20web
DSC07238%20web1100×908 351 KB

What technical feedback would you like if any?

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Pertinent technical details or techniques:

(If backgrounds have been removed, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn)

If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below.
You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques.
2

Cool to see a vulture with wildflowers in the background Chuck, nice portrait with sweet details. I might darken the eye as the nictating membrane appears to be up.