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Not Just Another . . . . . . · **7 Likes**

. . . . pretty face.

Jer

**eaglem** · 06-14-2019, 04:19 PM

Pure elegance well captured

**Sailor** · 06-15-2019, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Pure elegance well captured

Thanks, EM.

Jer

**BigMackCam** · 06-15-2019, 04:05 PM

Sharp capture, Jer, and very nice in monochrome

I saw one of these bad boys at a recent trip to a birds of prey centre, but not in flight. They're quite majestic with those huge wings spread out. Quite beautiful, in they're own way...

**Sailor** · 06-16-2019, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Sharp capture, Jer, and very nice in monochrome

I saw one of these bad boys at a recent trip to a birds of prey centre, but not in flight. They're quite majestic with those huge wings spread out. Quite beautiful, in they're own way...

Thanks much, Mike!

Jer

Knebelphotog · 06-17-2019, 02:07 AM

Like this shot. ��

**Sailor** · 06-17-2019, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Knebelphotog

Like this shot. ��

I'm glad you like it. Thanks.

Jer

SSGGeezer · 06-17-2019, 06:33 PM

I currently have about 12 to 16 circling the neighborhood every afternoon here!

**Tonytee** · 06-17-2019, 09:00 PM

One of the best BIF I have ever seen. Well executed.

TT

**Sailor** · 06-18-2019, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I currently have about 12 to 16 circling the neighborhood every afternoon here!

I was simply walking across a parking lot when this character flew right over me. I often seen birds that may be like this one off in the distance, but this the first time I can remember seeing one close up. I've no notion what it is.

Jer

Originally posted by Tonytee

One of the best BIF I have ever seen. Well executed.

TT

Very kind words, Tony. Thank you.

Jer

SSGGeezer · 06-18-2019, 05:51 AM

Turkey Buzzard, AKA Turkey Vulture.

**Larrymc** · 06-18-2019, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sailor

. . . . pretty face.

Jer

Great capture, Jer, that's a Turkey Vulture or as they are called around my neck of the woods just a plain Ole "Buzzard". Sometimes they can be confused with a Black Vulture but the Turkey Vulture is larger than the Black Vulture and can navigate the air currents majestically. The way to distinguish the birds apart in the air is the way the Turkey Vulture sails with its wings in a slight V or dihedral for stability where as the Black Vulture flaps a lot more and doesn't sail or glide as well. They hang out together.

**Sailor** · 06-18-2019, 05:24 PM

Thanks guys for looking and for the kind words. When I saw the thing's head, I thought "buzzard", but the majestic wing spread is just not something I associate with a "Buzzard."

Jer

Janse · 06-21-2019, 02:42 PM

Simple, clean and nothing disturbing the object. A great shot Jer! :-)

**Sailor** · 06-21-2019, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Janse

Simple, clean and nothing disturbing the object. A great shot Jer! :-)

Thank you, Janse. I appreciate the kind words.

Jer

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06-14-2019, 04:19 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,164	Pure elegance well captured

06-15-2019, 05:40 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Pure elegance well captured Thanks, EM. Jer

06-15-2019, 04:05 PM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,703	Sharp capture, Jer, and very nice in monochrome I saw one of these bad boys at a recent trip to a birds of prey centre, but not in flight. They're quite majestic with those huge wings spread out. Quite beautiful, in they're own way...

06-16-2019, 05:05 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Sharp capture, Jer, and very nice in monochrome I saw one of these bad boys at a recent trip to a birds of prey centre, but not in flight. They're quite majestic with those huge wings spread out. Quite beautiful, in they're own way... Thanks much, Mike! Jer

06-17-2019, 02:07 AM	#6
Knebelphotog New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 14	Like this shot. ��

06-17-2019, 12:35 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Knebelphotog Like this shot. �� I'm glad you like it. Thanks. Jer

06-17-2019, 06:33 PM	#8
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	I currently have about 12 to 16 circling the neighborhood every afternoon here!

06-17-2019, 09:00 PM	#9
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,532	One of the best BIF I have ever seen. Well executed. TT

06-18-2019, 05:44 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I currently have about 12 to 16 circling the neighborhood every afternoon here! I was simply walking across a parking lot when this character flew right over me. I often seen birds that may be like this one off in the distance, but this the first time I can remember seeing one close up. I've no notion what it is. Jer Originally posted by Tonytee One of the best BIF I have ever seen. Well executed. TT Very kind words, Tony. Thank you. Jer

06-18-2019, 05:51 AM	#11
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Turkey Buzzard, AKA Turkey Vulture.

06-18-2019, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#12
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Sailor . . . . pretty face. Jer Great capture, Jer, that's a Turkey Vulture or as they are called around my neck of the woods just a plain Ole "Buzzard". Sometimes they can be confused with a Black Vulture but the Turkey Vulture is larger than the Black Vulture and can navigate the air currents majestically. The way to distinguish the birds apart in the air is the way the Turkey Vulture sails with its wings in a slight V or dihedral for stability where as the Black Vulture flaps a lot more and doesn't sail or glide as well. They hang out together.

06-18-2019, 05:24 PM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Thanks guys for looking and for the kind words. When I saw the thing's head, I thought "buzzard", but the majestic wing spread is just not something I associate with a "Buzzard." Jer

06-21-2019, 02:42 PM	#14
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Simple, clean and nothing disturbing the object. A great shot Jer! :-)

06-21-2019, 04:07 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Janse Simple, clean and nothing disturbing the object. A great shot Jer! :-) Thank you, Janse. I appreciate the kind words. Jer

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