Inch to scratch

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• coasties (28054)
• [2004-10-28 5:10]

Hello Gerhard, he's an ugly charachter! Good capture though.

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• red45 (31094)
• [2004-10-28 7:04]

Really weird! At first look I thought that was some kind of camouflaged caterpillar with skunk tail :-) Very good shot!

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• PDP (11769)
• [2004-10-28 8:11]
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OK, I think you pulled a fast one here...this shot has been rotated 90 deg clockwise and shows the actual moment of impact when the rock thrown by the mother, so shocked at how ugly her son was, hit this chap in the head :-)

Great work Gerhard, nice colours...excellent capture and details and one ugly bird.

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• willie (2083)
• [2004-10-28 9:25]

Was the rock alright afterwards. Very nice focus and action shot. Very informative notes.
Most unusual pose and a rare picture indeed.
Mooi so!

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• Crypton (2)
• [2004-10-28 9:47]

quelles couleur !
le regard vif semble te regarder...qu fait il ? il dort ?
le clichet est jolie malgré la mauvaise tete de la bestiole ;)

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• Kirsten (664)
• [2004-10-28 11:47]
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haha, strange pose :o) i was thinking like, is he dead?
good colours and detail.composition is good to.
i think it's a funny shot in a way!

kan je verstaan, ja :o)

mooi gedaan!

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• marhowie (486)
• [2004-10-28 13:02]

Gerhard, I'm commenting twice as I did this earlier at 5:00am & failed to hit the 'add' button. Still asleep :-( Exotic colors & a comical pose make this post unique! You say he's scratching but I'd say that blank stare is from banging his head on the rock! Thanx for this great post!

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• Robbrown (6106)
• [2004-10-28 14:26]

It could also be titled "Waiting for the Axe to Fall".
This is a cracking moment well captured , the colours fairly zings off the screen. the note is brilliant. keep them coming.

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• Lesley (2988)
• [2004-10-28 15:04]

Or it could be titled " Thanksgiving Feast South African Style" ! What a truly amazing image. I always thought Vultures were rather ugly, but this one is quite a beauty !

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• AndyB (3982)
• [2004-10-28 19:03]

Excellent capture and I love the comical pose!
Good vibrant colours.
Excellent note.
Great work again,very well done.

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• gazo (91)
• [2004-10-28 21:12]

Very good shot. I love the eye. Great colors. *

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• Luc (14767)
• [2004-10-28 22:47]

I turn my head on the side to look at your bird opposite, I look in his eye and I wonder which of both has the most idiotic air, it or me. I believe that it is me. Thank you Gerhard, you allow me not to be caught too much with the serious one. :)

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• Callie (7555)
• [2004-10-29 6:21]

Looks like he is streching it for the chopping block, die beuel, executioner!. Cute, love this ugly guy, and the eye is hypnotic.

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• japie (5187)
• [2004-10-29 15:34]

If you have an itch, it must be scratched! I love this moment and you captured it beautifully. The eye is simply stulling and reflect the emotion that is experienced when an itch is taken care of.

Groetnis

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• milloup (1716)
• [2004-10-30 17:15]

Yeah, well, pretty he's not, but the hypnotic eye in connection with the half-open bill give the impression of sheer delight at getting whatever's itching scratched ;-)) Good colours and sufficient DOF, although I'd have liked a teeny weeny bit more ;-)

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• Lourens (1223)
• [2004-10-31 14:23]

My magtig, Gerhard, maar dit lik my die ou het boedel oorgegee!! Excellent shot!!!

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• touristdidi (2490)
• [2004-11-01 7:05]
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He is incrediable. The look is priceless. I thought at first it was a parrot, so bright! Did you find him in the wild. What a wonderful shot, I am jealous!

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• netfalls (0)
• [2004-11-02 4:56]

That's a funny position well done
Good capture

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• ljsugarnspice (313)
• [2004-11-29 16:54]

I have neve seen a vulture with so much color! He is so ugly, he's cute! What a great, one in a million shot! Very sharp photo with an exceptionally informative note! Thanks alot!

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• Maru (0)
• [2004-12-08 16:47]

The pose is incredible! The sharpness over the face and the contrast of the background are really good. Very well done!

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• elizemeijer (2009)
• [2005-01-07 11:31]

WOW, is jou lens nog heel ?? ;)

he is so beautiful and ugly at the same time, only a face a mother (might) love !!!

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• Andrieux (269)
• [2005-02-12 8:25]

Thats a Very funny and really good picture, Congrats

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• tsumeb (174)
• [2005-03-06 23:45]

Great moment. Wonderful capture. And one ugly bird!

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• manyee (23770)
• [2005-04-01 1:27]

This picture is hilarious! Great candid of a wild animal doing "its thing"! The expression on his vulture's face is priceless. You captured it well, with great clarity and beautiful colors. Very informative notes. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful photo. : )

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• Ina (767)
• [2005-04-23 2:48]

What a fantastic pose...So funny and so ugly at the same time... I like it so much...TFS... Ina...

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• matijazorc (177)
• [2005-06-13 14:10]

Beautyfull photo.
Great colors.




Welcome to TN.

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• Lyanna (218)
• [2005-06-22 10:38]

Jeez, I never thought I would be cracking up over a vulture! You managed to make me do it though. Excellent and original pic, brilliant note.

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• Active (1231)
• [2005-10-08 16:23]

Hi!
I`m here a new member. when I saw your pictures I was nicely shocked :) you are a real master of photography art.
This photo is wonderfull, I like the saturation, details...everything!!!
I wish I could make some day a picture like yours..even one ;-)
I admire !!! and send greetings
Barbara

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• ewa1 (36)
• [2006-03-25 17:01]

Wow! That's such a great picture! I love it. At first I didn't know what it is, but now, when I know ;), I think you took a wonderful photo. TFS,
Ewa

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• kojak (163)
• [2007-01-01 22:49]

Very decisive moment you caught there! Exellent colours and details. Good job!

G.