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Uploaded: 02/16/09 1:03 AM GMT
Condor
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A condor (I think) at Colchester Zoo, taken on one of my visits with Jan.

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.heidlerr
02/16/09 1:30 AM GMT
Bold bright colors and sharp details. He's so ugly that he's beautiful. Nicely done Sir.
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::jeenie11
02/16/09 1:43 AM GMT
i 2nd everything that russ said!
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::gabriela2006
02/16/09 1:44 AM GMT
awesome details and clarity ...excellent shot:)
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::SEFA
02/16/09 1:55 AM GMT
He/she sure is interesting looking. I love the colors and the details are perfect in this great shot.
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::Jimbobedsel
02/16/09 2:09 AM GMT
Maybe I better send my Cuzin, Dr. Jasper, over to operate on that growth on its face. Results are guaranteed. (Not saying what kind of results.) LOL. That is a beautiful shot of this colorful bird. Super detail in all the feathers. (I used to think turkeys were ugly. Not anymore.)

Jimbob
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Where has time gone?
::tigger3
02/16/09 2:19 AM GMT
Nigel, This is one excellent image of him.
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.Joanie
02/16/09 2:24 AM GMT
Some kind of vulture, I'd say. Pretty ugly..lol..Great capture though Nigel!
Joanie
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Love and live.
.amishy
02/16/09 3:03 AM GMT
Wow! Fabulous colors and gorgeous closeup,lots of detail. Wonderful capture!
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::0930_23
02/16/09 3:07 AM GMT
I have seen mushrooms growing on trees that weren't this ugly Sir Nigel. What a crisp, clear capture. Great post.

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::cynlee
02/16/09 5:19 AM GMT
Takes a bit to figure out his face, but once you do, it is really amazing. Wonderful clarity and detail.
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::PatAndre
02/16/09 5:29 AM GMT
He needs to join that goose gander I posted. The two of them could scare their food half to death. No hunting needed. great shot.
Momma
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.sahadk
02/16/09 8:47 AM GMT
Great shot Nigel,the growth on face is very intresting.
Clarity and color looking super!
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::Dunstickin
02/16/09 8:56 AM GMT
Boy..This is one ugly sod!...

Crisp clear detail too!...
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::JQ
02/16/09 9:21 AM GMT
hehe, yours came out better than mine, they are the strangest looking things, he was groovy cool though, neat colours!
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.Gabbels
02/16/09 9:42 AM GMT
Great shot with excellent clarity and details. Agree with the others that he is so ugly he's beautiful.
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::LynEve
02/16/09 10:35 AM GMT
Love Pat's comment.
He is indeed an ugly mug - but the photo is superb.
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.leo2xl
02/16/09 2:27 PM GMT
Nice clarity, this shot is really cool. He looks so weird but the captured colors on his face are beautiful. Very Nice Shot!
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.Catharina1
02/16/09 3:51 PM GMT
I cannot say he's beautiful Nigel ; ).. but this is a high quality capture with great colours of this big bird. Love it.. Mich
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.s0050463
02/16/09 4:58 PM GMT
I think he IS beautiful! This bird always reminds me of the commics of Tin Tin the temple of the sun. I'm a big fan of this series and I collect some goodies of it too! Wonderful capture Nigel!

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::sasraku
02/16/09 6:31 PM GMT
The detail is great Nigel, but hell, that is one ugly mug.
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::biffobear
02/16/09 9:07 PM GMT
Yes it's the well known Colchester Condor..Known,with it's mates the Herring Gulls,to swoop down and pinch your Sarnie..Great sharp shot..Richie.
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::auroraobers
02/17/09 3:47 AM GMT
You and Jan get the most amazing animal shots. Great post.
Sheri
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::100k_xle
02/17/09 12:07 AM GMT
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.icedancer
02/17/09 3:53 PM GMT
WOW, Nigel, this is FAB-U-LOUS close up showing such detail, clarity and colours. BRAVO....Had this in VB this morning and gave it a 10
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::fogz
02/17/09 5:35 PM GMT
Fantastic focus and presentation Nigel! What a beautiful bird - it like the leaves splaying out at the right - they add an interest to the photo.
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::egggray
02/17/09 6:38 PM GMT
Great detail, clarity and colors on this proud looking bird.
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.slyyogi
02/17/09 10:14 PM GMT
I don't know...this fellow is so ugly it is kind of pretty. Excellent clarity on this one.
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