Bloody Job

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2008-11-01 10:05]

Hi Tom,
Mother natures janitors, they clean up everyones mess. Great capture showing these huge birds on a carcass. The colors and details are spot on, thank you Tom.
Rick

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• nglen (36145)
• [2008-11-01 12:52]

Hi Tom. What an amazing picture . They did not seem to mind you about when food was on offer. very good detail and natural colours. This is all about nature and staying alive. I am surprised at the size of they feet. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• LordPotty (12503)
• [2008-11-02 3:58]

What an amazing capture!
These vultures look really mean,but I realise they're just feeding.
Perfectly controlled exposure here,and a great composition.
Timing was good to get the birds heads and expressions and the DOF is excellent too.
Awesome work!
Cheers
Steve

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• vanderschelden (30441)
• [2008-11-02 11:30]
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Hello Tom,
Impressive content and bloody indeed.
Technically well done.
Now we can clearly see why they have a long neck with almost no feathering.
Amazing moment. Wonder what animal the lion's prey is...
TFS
Annick

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• manyee (23770)
• [2008-11-02 23:13]

Wow, Tom...
Quite a scene you have captured there!
The two vultures with their heads and necks all covered with blood and all stretched out really gives you the chills.
What amazing expressions on those faces.
Great POV and excellent sharpness.
TFS. : )

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• skoksalan (740)
• [2009-08-14 11:16]

A great nutrition frame.
I looked for a minute believe.
It's a nice sharing.
Sincerely ...

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• ingridshaul (0)
• [2009-10-24 2:11]
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Hi Tom,
This IS an action photo!

The blood dripping from the beak in the centre of the photo is a brilliant way of drawing attention, and the speed you used - freezing the moment - forces the eyes back to it.

And the sharp claws of the bird at 9 o'clock just about to rip open the body...

It is interesting, that only 4 birds (the head of the bird at 4 o'clock somewhere inside the antelope) are there at that moment and only a couple of flies; was it early in the morning?

The bird at 3 o'clock warned off by the two at the left of the antelope. Apropos, how far were you away from the vultures?

It is an excellent documentary of vultures' behavior!! and I wish more members took notice!

PS The Rueppell's Vulture (gyps rueppellii) - a rare visitor in this area (Kruger Park) - is similar to the Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres).

Enjoy the rest of your week-end
Kind Regards
Ingrid

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• winterpalace (0)
• [2010-11-26 2:22]

Hi Tom

An Action photo not often presented or discussed: too bloody :-))!

Surprisingly green habitat.

TFS

Verite

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• kapildk (3197)
• [2012-01-26 5:18]

Hi Tom,
Fantastic shot of bloody action of this huge birds of africa.
Today i watch your all pictures & i really enjoy the african safari.
All birds, animals & there life is well captured & presented.
Well done & thanks for sharing.
Kapil