The Waiting Game

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Description

The vulture’s patience is its greatest strength. Here, it rests on a high perch, observing the Serengeti plains below, always alert but never hurried. As a vital scavenger, it plays a key role in the delicate balance of life, its stillness reflecting the quiet power of the ecosystem it helps sustain.

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700 mm at ISO 640 and 1⁄500sec at ƒ/10

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The black and white treatment works really well here. A kind of ominous, eerie scene-all you need is the haunted mansion nearby-appropriate for Halloween.

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I like the B & W decision here. I occasionally opt for it with some of my photos. I think it works real well.

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Excellent, Saundie. Good composition and that nice bright catchlight makes all the difference in large birds since their eyes are so inconspicuous.

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The B&W treatment here is perfect for this stark image, imparting a slightly- ominous feel to this big scavenger.
Excellent image!

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Great shot Saundie. I like the BW treatment. I really like the stark perch. I think this has an ominous/stark look to it.

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I think that is the perfect perch to capture a vulture photo! B & W works good.
Well done.

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Hi Saundie, I like the stark perch and the B&W works well for this image. Nice pose from the bird.

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I love the B&W. The catchlight gives a nice little ‘I’m watching you’ gleam of the eye. Very beautiful treatment.

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nice shot like the Black and white high key lighting. my only suggestion might be to change the crop. make it a more vertical crop and cut some off the left and right. but nice shot

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I agree with the others on the B&W treatment, Don. Nicely done. The comp and crop are terrific too.

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Thanks for the all the positive feedback it is much appreciated! :pray: