Tuesday, 27th November 2007
Griffon Portrait
by Luigi Piccirillo
After a heavy lunch, it is quite difficult for griffon vultures to take off, so it's easy to shorten the normal escaping distance and take shots from a very close range.
Equipment: D200; Sigma 100-300/f4.
Luigi Piccirillo
Griffon Portrait by Luigi Piccirillo was photo of the day on Tuesday, 27th November 2007. It is tagged Birds, Wildlife. You can leave a comment below.
26 Comments
janet
wow what a beautiful portrait. I love everything about it.
Anurag
Great shot. The backlighting and the softness of the reflected light really gives the shot a studio feel. and the beak looks as though its made of Brass!!!
Ali asghar
Technically excellent.
Ann
A very superior shot /captures the personality of this beautiful bird. The light is just right and technically it is spot on. congrats.
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst
Excellent! I love this one. Very sharp and very well exposed.
Keith
A very interesting shot.
poster boy
Superb!
Reuben Chircop
I am delighted. My goodness its just a good shot and the details are just perfect. the subject is in place and the framing by the wings and the blurred background are very good.
elaine
great capture….feather framing,lighting anddetail superb.
Yasmin
Absolutely amazing image; it connects the viewer directly with this incredible creature.
kml
Love the light in this image! The DOF is right on – excellent work!
Pauline Jones
I have never seen a closeup of a griffon vulture before; it’s absolutely lovely
Renee
Very nice shot! Now doesnt it look harmless?
John
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Cam
just AMAZING!!
Bob!
Wonderful shot Luigi
TomBk
Never heard of a griffon.
Julie
He looks so friendly !
Tim
I think this is my favorite bird portrait ever. amazing
Andrew
“Got meat?”
KJ
This is a wonderful and crisp shot. I didn’t think that a griffon existed out of myths!
Su
Heres looking at you kid! Loved this shot well done.
mike
I love the look on him
Su
Super shot…..
Rajib Singha
Wonderful close up! This picture shows lots of character.
renee
Very adorable!