Griffon vultures

What an amazing capture¡¡¡

Wonderful capture Andy.

Interesting that you got so close to them.

i've taken a few over the years, Frank. Here is my album.
www.ipernity.com/doc/2247598/album/1022196
Many thanks!

A great lookout even without the birds, but very special with them. Happy Easter, Andy!

Thank you, Erhard, that's very kind!

Happy Easter Andy ~~~

Excellent

belle rencontre avec des vautours fauves !!

They have a wonderful view; well spotted and taken.

Lords of all they survey.

Admirable capture!!

Outstanding picture, Andy !

They look very at home there Andy!

SUPERBE

Absolutely amazing and beautiful photo, Andy! Oh my, what a lovely view they have :-o .

Thank you Betty. I would have got sharper background detail without the summer heat haze!

Impressive capture!

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Cracking shot Andy!

Have a great day

Exceptional capture, Andy!

great shot.

Superbe capture. Nicole.

Brilliant..!! A terrific capture Andy............I really like the out of focus background as it makes the Vultures stand out much better!

"Keep Calm and Carrion"

Ha ha! Not a bad description, Keith! I was struggling on many fronts!
I had to remain in the shadows unseen and unheard, I had to try and keep three points of contact ont the rock And take a shot or three as well (my stance was a tad precarious) and I had taken my rucksack off but I hadn't placed it all that well, I had to reach out a foot to hook into the strap as it very slowly started to ease its way from the rock face (it had obviously had enough of me!).
I'm amazed I got any vulture pics at all!

I'm guessing you really don't want to fall and knock yourself out near Vultures, just in case they think you're dinner..!!

I can think of worse ways to go!

Große Diskussion :-)))

perfect

Wow they have a wonderful view from up there, and what a view!!!! The amount of hills and mountains there is very impressive

And it's all only 25 miles away from the centre of Madrid!
How these mountains aren't teeming with day trippers is beyond me!
THank you, Jenny.

I also like the a bit unfocused (dark) background, I suppose their flight is as beautiful as "our" condors.

I presume so, Eva. I haven't yet managed to take a close up of one in flight.
I had a Spanish imperial eagle glide majestically (I suppose I should say 'imperiously'!) past me, right in front of my nose. It was gliding through a mountain pass and I had just taken a call from my Sister and so couldn't take a shot!

They are very impressive birds! And who says vultures are ugly? They are not:-)

Wow ! That's great, Andy !

Waouh ! superbe capture !