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His Realm...

© Michelle Alton

His Realm...

Uploaded: January 10, 2013

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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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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Ken Beatty January 10, 2013

Wow Michele! Great shot and editing! #1508111

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 10, 2013

WOW! You did great on this. I love it!!! #10508139

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe January 10, 2013

This is spectacular, Michelle, Great detail and the attitude of the bird is just right. #10508160

Monnie Ryan January 10, 2013

Wow - totally wicked! #10508188

Gord MacEachern January 10, 2013

A winning image Michelle, can almost feel the ominous presence in this image, love it!! #10508193

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe January 10, 2013

I am sure we are all glad you resubbed.
A terrific piece, brava on the processing. #10508199

Tiia Vissak January 10, 2013

a cool image! #10508233

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic January 10, 2013

Michelle

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

Ysa... #10508294

Leslie McLain level-classic January 10, 2013

An amazing capture, Michelle. #10508360

Rony Sagy January 10, 2013

Cool capture. #10508373

Mike Clime January 10, 2013

Fantastic close up! We only see the turkey ones around here. #10508381

David Phalen January 10, 2013

An excellent but somewhat scary capture!! Well done, Michelle!! #10508510

John Connolly January 10, 2013

I love the pose, and this excellent wildlife capture Michelle! A nice re submit! #10508607

Jack Gaskin January 10, 2013

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 #10508633

Jim Baines level-classic January 10, 2013

"Kettle Mom" strikes again! I'm positive I remember this guy from a previous life! #10508792

Anita Hogue January 10, 2013

WOW, I love it Michelle! #10508807

Stan Kwasniowski January 10, 2013

Michelle, what a capture #10508892

Carol L. Fowler January 10, 2013

Very ominous and dramatic capture- very awesome! #10508970

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 10, 2013

Fantastic work, Michelle! A really cool capture! #10508991

Renee Doyle January 10, 2013

He certainly is very impressive!!!! Awesome work Michelle! #10509065

Jeffrey R. Bange January 10, 2013

What an awesome capture and presentation Michelle of a Black Vulture of which I've never seen before. #10509183

Barbara Waldoch January 10, 2013

Awesome! #10509246

Ann Coates level-classic January 11, 2013

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. #10509297

Jill Odice level-classic January 11, 2013

Now that is one scary looking bird! Really beautiful capture Michelle! #10509347

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 11, 2013

I wouldn't get close to him... great animal and capture! #10509447

Neal D. Hatcher January 11, 2013

BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE #10509949

Marilyn Cornwell January 12, 2013

I know it's not a crow...but... NEVERMORE! comes to mind - what a great pose, creating a haunting image! #10511299

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 12, 2013

Terrific capture!! #10511338

Thomas E. Hinds January 12, 2013

This is amazing, Michelle! #10512339

Ken Smith level-classic January 14, 2013

That's a rather sinister bird...with a sinister looking mood to this. Super work, Michelle! #10514341

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 14, 2013

A great find and excellent wildlife capture. #10514870

Stephen Zacker January 14, 2013

Great perspective and presentation #10514989

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 15, 2013

IN YOUR FACE PRESENTATION. Outstanding rework and what a pose you grabbed. #10516656

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 16, 2013

I certainly would not mess with this guy. Great presentation. #10517314

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe January 16, 2013

Wonderful! #10517825

Wm Nosal January 20, 2013

Beautiful Capture Michelle! #10524423

Mitch Spence level-classic January 26, 2013

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. #10538171

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 30, 2013

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!!!


#10546283

Kelvin S. Murphy February 02, 2013

Now that's way cool, and appropriate for the Super Bowl this weekend. #10550733

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