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King Vulture

© Kathy Salerni

King Vulture

Uploaded: March 18, 2015 | Entered: March 18, 2015 22:54:55

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/8000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Jeff Sielski March 19, 2015

Beautiful capture Kathy! #1611377

Ellen Hodges March 19, 2015

Strictly fab capture, Kathy! Welcome back!!! #11267776

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 19, 2015

Ditto Ellen! This guy looks like he has a beautiful black scarf, real kool shot Kathy! #11267920

frank w. degenhardt March 19, 2015

Wow, what a character this is. Some of the most unique features and amazing colors. Love that black background that makes the features and colors really pop. beautiful details so sharp. Incredible work my friend. #11268111

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 19, 2015

What a spectacular shot, Kathy! Stunning colors, perfect details. Outstanding! #11268147

Jeffrey R. Bange March 19, 2015

Well the Queen of animal photography is back, what a truly unique and colorful King Vulture the likes of which I've never seen before. #11268173

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 20, 2015

A very impressive portrait!! #11268206

Debbie Bray March 20, 2015

Wow, what can I say, the detail is perfect, as is the colour and find of this outstanding bird, Kathy! #11268267

Leslie McLain level-classic March 20, 2015

Amazing capture, colors, and details, Kathy. #11268549

Nadia Paul March 20, 2015

The light and detail are stunning Kathy - perfection! #11268716

Jill Odice level-classic March 22, 2015

Amazing! You made an ugly bird beautiful!!! #11269682

Nadia Paul April 14, 2015

Congrats on this amazing SF Kathy! #11284989

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 14, 2015

CONGRATS on all your finalist Kathy! Very well deserved, hope they move on up! #11285174

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic April 14, 2015

WOW, Fantastic Finalist Kathy, Congratulations!,
Amalia #11285203

Natasha Pliss level-classic April 14, 2015

Huge congrats on your Finalist, Kathy! What a stunning beauty! Good luck in the next round!!! #11285315

frank w. degenhardt April 14, 2015

Hope this is a winner. I love how ugly he is, but when you see the gorgeous colors and those details, its gorgeous. Congratulations on the Finalist Kathy. #11285359

Jeffrey R. Bange April 14, 2015

He's so ugly that he's cute and he made it to the finals, congratulations Kathy and best of luck in the next round. #11285392

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 14, 2015

Wow, what an awesome image, Kathy! Congrats on your finalist! #11285449

Michele Peterson level-classic April 14, 2015

He sure is unique! What a fun creature to study, and a very well done portrait of him. Congratulations on the finalist! #11285595

Val Feldman level-classic April 14, 2015

Holy Smokes!! Yikes, this is amazing work, Kathy...great colors, fine detail work - expertly captured. Sure looks like it belongs in the winners circle - I'm a-hopin'! :) Warmest congrats, my friend, on your stunner of a Finalist! #11285640

Leslie McLain level-classic April 14, 2015

Congrats on all of your fantastic finalists, Kathy. #11285651

Carol L. Fowler April 14, 2015

Congrats on this Finalist! Fav! #11285659

Nadia Paul April 14, 2015

Congrats on your wonderful finalist Kathy! #11285844

Terry Piotraschke level-deluxe April 15, 2015

What striking colors. Well captured, Kathy. #11286229

Ellen Hodges April 19, 2015

Huge congrats and very best luck on your awesome finalts, Kathy! #11288410

Candace M. Cleveland April 20, 2015

Outstanding!! Congratulations on your win!! #11288823

Natasha Pliss level-classic April 20, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning Winner, Kathy! #11288932

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 20, 2015

First pretty vulture I've ever seen. Congratulations! #11289091

Ellen Hodges April 20, 2015

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Kathy!!! #11289119

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 20, 2015

And now....Congrats on your super 1st Place Winner Kathy!
#11289141

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 20, 2015

Congrats on your gorgeous 1st Place win, Kathy! #11289195

Joannie Bertucci level-classic April 20, 2015

I never thought I would say this about a vulture but this is one handsome animal! Congrats Kathy on your 1st place gold! #11289221

Michele Peterson level-classic April 20, 2015

Well, this certainly is not a surprise, it had winner written all over it from the beginning! Congratulations on the First Place badge, you and this bird definitely deserve it! #11289254

frank w. degenhardt April 20, 2015

Congratulations on this First Place Win Kathy.Fantastic #11289260

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 20, 2015

Well-deserved GOLD, my friend. Congrats.
#11289286

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 20, 2015

Huge congrats on your First Place Win, Kathy, for this awesome image! #11289331

Val Feldman level-classic April 20, 2015

..and it landed in the winner's circle...can I call 'em or what?? lol! Huge congratulations, Ms K, on an excellent, outstanding First Place Winner! #11289378

Leslie McLain level-classic April 20, 2015

Congrats on a very well deserved first place winner, Kathy. #11289448

Leslie McLain level-classic April 20, 2015

Congrats on a very well deserved first place winner, Kathy. #11289449

Jeffrey R. Bange April 20, 2015

Congratulations Kathy on your well deserved first place winner. #11289603

Cindy Koller April 20, 2015

Congratulations. Great shot. #11289641

Carol Flisak level-classic April 21, 2015

Gorgeous light, detail and a wonderful subject! Huge congrats on your well-deserved first place winner! #11289901

Nadia Paul April 22, 2015

So pleased to see this beauty sporting gold - congrats Kathy! #11290302

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 22, 2015

Big CONGRATZ on the First Place Gold.

UB. #11290446

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 23, 2015

Congrats Kathy on this Outstanding and Well Deserved Win! #11290960

Diane E. Deming level-classic April 23, 2015

Congratulations, Kathy. This is just gorgeous work. #11291286

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 25, 2015

Huge Congratulations on your First Place Win, Kathy!! Outstanding capture!! #11292430

Evy Johansen level-classic April 25, 2015

Awesome image, Kathy! Congratulations on your win! #11292485

Jeff Sielski May 01, 2015

Congratulations Kathy!! #11295342

Jeff Sielski May 01, 2015

Congratulations Kathy!! #11295343

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 01, 2015

Congratulations on your First Place Gold Winner! #11295345

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 01, 2015

Congratulations on your First Place Gold Winner! #11295346

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2015

Congrats on this excellent 1st Place Winner Kathy! #11295773

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2015

Congrats on this excellent 1st Place Gold Winner Kathy! #11295774

Becky LeMaster May 13, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST PLACE WINNER KATHY!! :) #11301476

Chris Ebben February 20, 2016

I add my congratulations on this most wonderful Winner. The only thing to make it better would be if it were mine & that would mean I got to see this most handsome, well dressed bird in person!! Thanks for showing us all=^..^= #11437525

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