AREN'T I STRANGE

© Jack Gaskin

AREN'T I STRANGE

Uploaded: July 06, 2012 03:01:58

Description

It's a King Vulture shot at the Bronx Zoo
Possibly the most COLORFUL UGLY BIRD I'VE EVER SEEN !!! Seems dressed to Party.....

ENJOY the WEEKEND STAY COOL & SAFE & if that does not work for you try DRUNK & CRAZY as I recall from my YOUNG & WASTED DAYS thats not such a bad choice & times either ;o) !!!

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jack Gaskin July 06, 2012

SHOT THRU SOME LESS THAN CLEAN GLASS DISPLAY WINDOWS ...

#1473288

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 06, 2012

I haven't ever seen one of these, Jack. It is so colorful and beautiful yet so ugly at the same time! LOL Great details and capture! #10216435

Karen Bacon July 06, 2012

Strange and beautiful is right! A great shot Jack! I am going for the drunk and crazy weekend myself! #10216448

Michelle Alton July 06, 2012

This must have been created while Mother Nature was having one of your "young and wasted" days! Perfect shot o this wonder! #10216463

Terry T. Ruvalcaba July 06, 2012

great colors and comp! #10216470

Jyri Vissak July 06, 2012

Great portrait here! #10216476

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 06, 2012

Beautiful shot of an ugly bird....and are you sure you want an answer to that title question? #10216510

Mike Clime July 06, 2012

Ugly bird but it is really colorful, Jack! Nice details in this one! #10216526

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 06, 2012

Nice capture, Jack. He is kinda ugly. The colors are so beautiful. #10216562

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 06, 2012

The eyes are so pretty, you could almost not notice the beak!

How about cool and drunk lol! #10216595

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 06, 2012

This bird looks ready to party! He's a lot cuter than some ugly birds, just a little different ;) #10216605

frank w. degenhardt July 06, 2012

You are so right Jack. He is colorful and he is ugly. A face only mom could love. But hes also very interesting and has a beauty there. I love the incredible colors and the amazing details of its features that you bring out. You may not have turned the ugly duckling into a swan here, but your photo work brought the best out of him you could my friend. #10216626

Monnie Ryan July 06, 2012

What an amazing (but yes, pretty ugly) bird! It's supposed to hit 99 here today, so I'm leaning toward drunk and hopefully not TOO crazy! #10216656

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 06, 2012

I'll bet his mate thinks he's pretty handsome. Great shot, Jack, even though you had to shoot through dirty glass. #10216690

David Phalen July 06, 2012

Excellent colors and details!! Well done!!

Can't do Young and Wasted now I do Old and quiet. LOL #10216843

Robert R. Goodman July 06, 2012

That's a favorite my friend.Beautiful color Jack.For sure one those WOW!!shots!!!!! #10216911

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 06, 2012

Fabulous details and close-up, Jack. #10216996

Ann Coates level-classic July 06, 2012

I think he's cool. Love his bright colouring. You captured him beautifully. You might want to read my comment on my upload last night, to explain my crazy behaviour! #10217050

John Connolly July 06, 2012

This is definately a party animal, Jack! I have never heard of this bird before today, but he sure is a colorful character!
A jug of rum wouldn't go astray here to warm up...LOL! #10217132

Julianne Bradford July 06, 2012

Wow..I've never seen anything this unusual Jack..WTG!!! #10217528

Mike R. Howe July 06, 2012

What this guy lacks in looks he sure makes up for in wardrobe...Great shot,Jack!!! #10217624

Jeffrey R. Bange July 06, 2012

Fantastic capture Jack, I don't know what I was looking at when you took this picture because I don't ever remember seeing this guy. Hope you have a great time celebrating your grandsons first birthday and try to stay cool my friend. #10217649

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 06, 2012

I wonder why a vulture would have such vibrant coloring? Great shot, Jack!!

A little surf today, sunny skies and warm water...no more whining from me until at least Monday :-) #10217817

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 07, 2012

"aren't I strange"? Jack you have noooo idea ;-).

Seriously, this is a helluva portrait! #10218150

Debbie Bray July 08, 2012

Wow, the colours are really something! I've never seen anything like this before either, Jack! #10219212

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 08, 2012

Oh I think we can safely call this one a party duck. You have to love that personality! #10220517

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 09, 2012

What an amazingly colourful and strange bird is this!! Terrific capture!! #10221038

Patricia Seidler July 10, 2012

Great closeup Jack. Love the colors!!!!
I think we will see this again! #10222777

Sharon Woodburn July 11, 2012

Maybe strange, but he is beautiful. I wanted so much to see this bird in Costa Rica. Fine capture. Hard to believe it is through glass. #10224369

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