Long Billed Vulture

[Praveen Siddannavar]

Shot this in Ranthambore recently, this is a common sight as you enter the NP gate on the hill top.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D, 100-400mm
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/160
Av( Aperture Value ) 8
ISO 400
Focal length 400mm
Hand held

[Bibhav Behera]

I like the composition. The vertical wall balances the image well. I'm not sure where the focus point was as the bird doesn't look critically sharp. The background is busy but doesn't distract much. A narrower aperture might have been better. Thanks for sharing.

[Mrudul Godbole]

The habitat is nice. I agree with Bibhav, about the sharpness. Do check the focus point in DPP to be sure. Wish for a better eye contact. You have any more from this series?

[Praveen Siddannavar]

Thanks Bibhav and Mrudul, I agree with your comments. The problem is the Vultures are perched high up on the hill, no chance of getting a chose shot. Also the image posted is a big crop, hence it will lose the quality.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I agree. Those vultures are far off. One needs a longer lens. I like the composition.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi