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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · A face only a mother could love


This turkey vulture was..ugly.

1.
http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Animals/Big-birds/i-R4TgCDQ/1/XL/TVP-XL.jpg

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http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Animals/Big-birds/i-JGpnT9G/0/XL/TVPL-XL.jpg

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http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Animals/Big-birds/i-FS4Wh25/0/XL/TVUG-XL.jpg

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http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Animals/Big-birds/i-c2BZrS5/0/XL/TVUG1-XL.jpg




Mar 01, 2015 at 10:08 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · A face only a mother could love


The first seem a bit bright, the others are right on.

With the number of turkey vultures mom must do a lot of loving!

Morris



Mar 01, 2015 at 10:24 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A face only a mother could love


Thanks Morris.

This one better?

http://lowa2.smugmug.com/Animals/Big-birds/i-JmmFDL4/0/XL/TVP1-XL.jpg



Mar 01, 2015 at 10:35 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A face only a mother could love


Wish those BGs were not so blah, but they are interesting birds, and have very photogenic heads. Good job Charles.


Mar 01, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · A face only a mother could love


Thanks!! Hey its winter and that's the most common BG right now


Mar 01, 2015 at 10:54 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · A face only a mother could love


Like your redo on the first shot. Nice set. They definitely take a better profile shot as opposed to head on

Birdie



Mar 01, 2015 at 11:05 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A face only a mother could love


Tricky exposure in #1 Charles. Letting the shadows go a bit darker and dialing out some yellow got this and then selecting the red of the head only and reducing contrast and a slight darkening got this.............just an example

I like these birds for their character, beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say

Hope all is well


Edited on Mar 02, 2015 at 05:10 PM · View previous versions



Mar 01, 2015 at 11:06 PM
lowa2
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · A face only a mother could love


Thanks a lot for the mod Karl! I like that version a lot better!


Mar 02, 2015 at 01:12 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · A face only a mother could love


YUP .. certified ugly, but nice crisp images.

What to those buzzards eat this time of year? And has he returned early or a full time winter resident?

Also ... Were you using your 5d3 on these?

Cheers

Lucky






Mar 02, 2015 at 01:16 PM
lowa2
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A face only a mother could love


Thanks Lucky. Yes, my 5D3 was used here

As for their residency, I usually see vultures around here more in the winter.



Mar 02, 2015 at 01:27 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · A face only a mother could love


They certainly win no contests for looks but I'm sure in the vulture world this is a Victoria Secret Angel...or maybe not. Really like the first two and Karl's fairy dust fix up is pretty sweet.
Eric



Mar 02, 2015 at 01:53 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A face only a mother could love


Nicely done Charles. 2 stands out ~ Ron


Mar 02, 2015 at 07:59 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · A face only a mother could love


Wonderful images but the bird has a face that "only a mother could love!" Liked #2 best.


Mar 02, 2015 at 08:23 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · A face only a mother could love


Nice pics but I'm not sure a mother could love that face.

Rod



Mar 02, 2015 at 08:34 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · A face only a mother could love


Thanks a lot guys!!! I know the snow background is getting old, so I can't wait for color!


Mar 03, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · A face only a mother could love


Love that direct look in #3. And that gnarly face and beak.
Don



Mar 03, 2015 at 02:25 PM





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