Indian Vulture

Gallery: AvianPosted April 7, 20081,885 views25 comments

I made this image today morning. When I saw this critically endangered vulture on the cliff I decided to play a bit with light and dark by choosing an appropriate angle. Made the image through un-lit foreground tree to create a kind of natural burning effect to balance the beautiful blue sky.

Image details - Nikon D300, Nikon 600mmf4+tc14e, slightly cropped.

As always thanks in advance for your views.

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Glenn Bartley on April 7, 2008 at 10:45 AM

This is awesome Ganesh. I am constantly inspired by your style. I can just look at the thumbnail and know that an image is yours. Really excellent work!

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Comment posted by KC Choo on April 7, 2008 at 11:15 AM

I like this a lot!

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Comment posted by Arthur Sevestre on April 7, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Very original and impressive! Love how you worked this out. The light is magnificent, as is the composition. Inspiring!

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Comment posted by Gaurav Manglik on April 7, 2008 at 12:17 PM

impressive. I really like how you can play with light.

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Comment posted by Kedar Bhat on April 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM

Excellent composition. n nice use of the foreground tree for the burning effect. the gradual fall of sharpness from top right n downwards to bottom left is also interesting

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 7, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Very neat composition, Ganesh. I love the dark sky and rock wall, and the bird adds the finishing touch.

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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on April 7, 2008 at 4:20 PM

wonderfull exercise in thought before taking a photo.Very well seen@ executed

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on April 7, 2008 at 6:15 PM

A very striking image Ganesh

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Comment posted by Neil Losin on April 7, 2008 at 6:25 PM

Spectacular, Ganesh! Love the composition here. Great work.

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Comment posted by Mary McGonigal on April 7, 2008 at 9:02 PM

Cool, stunning image. Very original.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on April 7, 2008 at 9:24 PM

Stunning.

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Comment posted by Mark Blount on April 7, 2008 at 9:51 PM

Fantastic use of your light and extremely creative. This is better than good!

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Comment posted by dan elster on April 8, 2008 at 1:14 AM

Incredible Ganesh!

Stunning work of art!

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Comment posted by Paul Inglis on April 8, 2008 at 6:13 AM

Hi Ganesh,

Awesome image!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 8, 2008 at 5:52 PM

A very intereting image as posted. Well done.

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on April 8, 2008 at 9:25 PM

I'm with Glenn, I knew it was yours after my first glance at the thumbnail. I can't quite picture how you did this, but it looks wonderful!

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Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on April 8, 2008 at 11:00 PM

Thank you all for your views !

Doug, a short note on the design decision is here.

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on April 9, 2008 at 4:08 AM

Very creative perspective! I love this image.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on April 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM

I coud have sworn that I had already commented on your image Ganesh, but apparently I was so lost for words that I forgot. This is one of my favorite bird shots from this year, so I'm happy it got an EP. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 14, 2008 at 11:25 PM

Congratulations Ganesh... another outstanding photo. I think my favorite so far of yours.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 15, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Ah, I see here another potential entry into Art Wolfe's photo event, formerly called Environmental Photography Invitational. Called something else now and happening in July. I hope you give it a try. Congrats on the Pick, Ganesh!

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Comment posted by Hans Spiecker on April 15, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Classic Ganesh shot. Creative and wonderful use of light. I love it.

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Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on April 17, 2008 at 4:44 AM

Thank you all for your views ! Thanks Catherine for the info

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Comment posted by William Brozy on April 18, 2008 at 6:15 PM

completely fabulous Ganesh and completely you!!! Excellent work my friend! A big Congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by Ry Birge on October 14, 2017 at 10:34 PM

I love this picture. Very imposing, magnificent angle. Keep up the good work

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