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Perhaps I should have named this 'Beware of the Vulture'. Prior to making an appearance on the perches at the IBPC this little chap landed on a gate and I couldn't resist the contrast between the inviting garden in spring bloom and the aggressive stance and expression of the vulture. Hope you like it 
Alun
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D MkII |
| Lens: | EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 19 Mar 2011 - 3:14 PM |
| Focal Length: | 400mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.7 |
| Aperture: | f/6.7 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/350sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 500 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | The Gatekeeper! |
| Username: | 
Tynnwrlluniau |
| Uploaded: | 23 Mar 2011 - 7:10 PM |
| Tags: | General, Humour / fun, Pets / captive animals, Wildlife / nature |
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| Votes: | 42 |
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Thanks for the feedback. This was a happy co-incidence of right place, right time and luck 
Alun
Happy coincidence maybe but a great result, the bird is very angry indeed. I'd be keeping well away from these talons. Great image.
Dougie
Great capture Alun - don't think I'd have got too close to him though !
Chris
Thanks for your response to this bit of fun. Huge thanks to Wolfy for his award - really chuffed with that!
Shaun - I was very impressed with the ICBP at Newent. It seemed to be a very well run place with excellent care taken of the birds. Came away with some nice snaps.
Chris and Dougie - It's at times like these that a 100-400mm just doesn't feel long enough!
Henrique - It certainly seemed to be issuing a challenge and really made for a dramatic entrance to the flying field!
Wolfy - Many thanks my friend. I think the gate may be slightly off level
Alun
Wolfy - 
Derek - Thanks. I have a great copy of the 100-400 and AI Servo did the rest - and not a wave in sight!
Alun
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