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aloktewari

Raptor-277 (Aegypius monachus, Gyps fulvus)

At day break ...

Proximity ...

Two giants share a
niche ...
... and they really
got inquisitive about
us being present
there ...
... their expression
is a give away ...

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Cinereous Vulture

Eurasian Griffon

Desert National Park
Jaisalmer
Rajasthan
India
29 January 2025
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Habitat
Desert with scrub and dunes
Location
Desert National Park Jaisalmer Rajasthan India
Date taken
29.01.2025
Scientific name
Aegypius monachus, Gyps fulvus
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Donald Talbott
The Cinereous and Eurasian Griffon Vulture are watching you very closely Alok, excellent double capture Doc. Tfs.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A terrific picture you've taken of these two raptors Alok.

Excellent stuff my friend - thanks for showing them to us my friend.
 
bievreJJ
splendid photo of these two big ones, Alok, wonderful lighting, setting and backdrop, love it, many tfs!!
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Marvelous double species capture showing striking similarities and differences between this griffon and vulture. Top-marks Alok & Renu! TFS!
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
Added by
aloktewari
Date added
View count
126
Comment count
12

Image metadata

Device
NIKON CORPORATION COOLPIX P950
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
714.0 mm
Exposure time
1/500 second(s)
ISO
160
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
DSCN8494 (2).JPG
File size
1.2 MB
Date taken
Wed, 29 January 2025 8:43 AM
Dimensions
2252px x 1671px

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