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Pulled this from the archives, and it will be a resubmission, with some improvements.
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Though from a distance they may appear similar to those who have not studied the differences, the slightly-less-common (in these parts) Black Vulture is--at least to me--way more imposing a figure than the Turkey Vulture. They are also more likely to kill its prey.
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This was shot on a rooftop overlooking the Delaware River in New Hope, Pennsylvania. February, 2008.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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Wow Michele! Great shot and editing!


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January 10, 2013

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  WOW! You did great on this. I love it!!!


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January 10, 2013

 
- Mary L. Olson

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  This is spectacular, Michelle, Great detail and the attitude of the bird is just right.


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January 10, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wow - totally wicked!


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January 10, 2013

 

Gord MacEachern
  A winning image Michelle, can almost feel the ominous presence in this image, love it!!


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January 10, 2013

 
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  I am sure we are all glad you resubbed.
A terrific piece, brava on the processing.


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January 10, 2013

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool image!


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January 10, 2013

 
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  Michelle

WOW great capture,clarity and colors.
well done :)

Ysa...


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January 10, 2013

 
- Leslie McLain

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  An amazing capture, Michelle.


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January 10, 2013

 

Rony Sagy
  Cool capture.


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January 10, 2013

 

Mike Clime
  Fantastic close up! We only see the turkey ones around here.


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January 10, 2013

 

David Phalen
  An excellent but somewhat scary capture!! Well done, Michelle!!


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January 10, 2013

 

John Connolly
  I love the pose, and this excellent wildlife capture Michelle! A nice re submit!


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January 10, 2013

 

Jack Gaskin
  Shot makes he look BIGGER THAN LIFE. IMPRESSIVE

Saw about a BAZILLION of them the other day by the Dump. Check out tomorrows post they were all around me when I was shooting.

Jack


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January 10, 2013

 
- Jim Baines

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  "Kettle Mom" strikes again! I'm positive I remember this guy from a previous life!


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January 11, 2013

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, I love it Michelle!


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January 11, 2013

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Michelle, what a capture


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January 11, 2013

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Very ominous and dramatic capture- very awesome!


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January 11, 2013

 
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  Fantastic work, Michelle! A really cool capture!


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January 11, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  He certainly is very impressive!!!! Awesome work Michelle!


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January 11, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  What an awesome capture and presentation Michelle of a Black Vulture of which I've never seen before.


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January 11, 2013

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Awesome!


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January 11, 2013

 
- Ann Coates

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  Wow, what an imposing bird, looks like its straight out of a Harry Potter movie. Fantastic capture Michelle. As for Sela, she's not a cuddly, sit on your knee kind of cat, but she has the sweetest personality.


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January 11, 2013

 
- Jill Odice

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  Now that is one scary looking bird! Really beautiful capture Michelle!


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January 11, 2013

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  I wouldn't get close to him... great animal and capture!


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January 11, 2013

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE


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January 11, 2013

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  I know it's not a crow...but... NEVERMORE! comes to mind - what a great pose, creating a haunting image!


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January 12, 2013

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Terrific capture!!


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January 12, 2013

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  This is amazing, Michelle!


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January 13, 2013

 
- Ken Smith

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  That's a rather sinister bird...with a sinister looking mood to this. Super work, Michelle!


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January 14, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A great find and excellent wildlife capture.


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January 14, 2013

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great perspective and presentation


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January 14, 2013

 
- Emile Abbott

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  IN YOUR FACE PRESENTATION. Outstanding rework and what a pose you grabbed.


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January 15, 2013

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  I certainly would not mess with this guy. Great presentation.


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January 16, 2013

 
- Patricia A. Casey

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  Wonderful!


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January 16, 2013

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Capture Michelle!


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January 20, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I hadn't run into black vultures much till we moved here to Florida. While I see the turkey vultures often also, the black seem to have quite a presence too. A warning at a state park said they are sometimes inclined to eat the rubber right off your windshield wipers! This is a neat shot of this imposing bird, Michelle.


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January 26, 2013

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  The clock struck midnight
And through my sleeping
I heard a tapping at my door
I looked but nothing
Lay in the darkness
And so I turned inside once more

To my amazement
There stood a raven

(Alan Parsons Project)

Great shot Michelle!!!



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January 30, 2013

 

Kelvin S. Murphy
  Now that's way cool, and appropriate for the Super Bowl this weekend.


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February 02, 2013

 
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