Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by macrothing:
8 - Excellent capture, colors, facial detail/texture and seemingly white/contrast control. Criticism; I want to say 'if only' that beak were sharp too, but likely lose the effect on the face/eye, so who knows. Like the contrasting 'softness' of the feathers around the head, but if just a bit sharper/more detail/texture on that skin around the eye (whether or not retaining the soft feathers or gaining more detail in them, either way still effective), as difficult as that might be (and this size doesn't help), likely make this even better in my opinion. Two small 'white' marks, one on the start of the beak and one just below, on the feathers, if natural 'ok', if not then perhaps cloning out or such. Possibly an even tighter crop on the left, although the context is good as is, may also have made this even better, who knows. Not sure on the frame, especially the color(s) and white 'inner'.

sunset640.jpg
by MAK

Comment by Pug-H:
Nice. This is the season for sunset shots. I took some with Mt Fuji today from the Shinkansen as I was leaving Tokyo.

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by Faye Pekas:
I never would have thought a vunture could be beautiful but this one is :) Excellent job. 9

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by Sinky:
What an amazing creature. Like some punk rocker! It's a great photo. I just wish the tip of his beak was as sharp as his face and eye. I've scored it very well.

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by Diana:
Is this a freek of nature or is this a baby vulture ? anyway I like it 9

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by UNTITLED:
This photograph is absolutely stunning. Perfect execution in all categories. 10+++

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by SJCarter:
Wow... Beautiful tack sharp focus and I love the crop & colors. Great job!

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by Stagolee:
very nice, love the facial texture and color just wish the beak was a tad sharper.

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Great Title. I didn't know they had yellow faces.....ewww.

Vulture Culture
by MAK

Comment by Xilebo:
Strange looking creature, ugly but charming. Image is clear and focused, wonder why tip of beak seems blurred, very well done overall..