My Thanksgiving turkey---

[sheltiesmama]

Ok, I know Halloween is long over but thes pics would have all fit in. I never thought I'd be taking pictures of such gross things.

My Thanksgiving turkey. This guy had been standing on the deck with wings outspread, but by the time I handed off the dogs leashes and got my camera ready, well----



I still can't believe I was taking pics of a vulture. If you look at the larger image on Flickr you can tell he recently finished eating.



And aren't we supposed to swat these things????---



I know this is technically not a good shot. I have to read up more on taking pics of spiders. Look at the pic closer tho and you can tell what he thought of my taking his pic. LOL He shot me the finger----



Coments are always welcome & appreciated.

[Steves Shots]

Awesome shots, love the macro shot of the fly TFS.

[sheltiesmama]

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

Awesome shots, love the macro shot of the fly TFS.

Thanks Steve, That's really apppreciated. I bought some macro filters that screw onto my lens and I got that fly shot with them.

[FDCPR]

Quick get the shotgun there's the Thanksgiving Turkey Vulture! Well I certainly enjoyed viewing these and think you should venture this direction more often.

[leonaashlee]

Cool work Shirley. I would have swatted the fly....and the spider too.

[sheltiesmama]

Originally Posted by FDCPR

Quick get the shotgun there's the Thanksgiving Turkey Vulture! Well I certainly enjoyed viewing these and think you should venture this direction more often.

Thank you so much FDCPR. As we were in a wildlife preserve I couldn't bring out my shotgun. LOL

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

Cool work Shirley. I would have swatted the fly....and the spider too.

Thanks Leona. Don't tell anyone but I did swat the fly after I took the pics. The spider was outside so I left him alone.

[Angelb]

These are great shots Shirley, I have never seen a vulture before and can't say they are the most prettiest bird I have ever seen, but you did do a good job at capturing it. Flies are pesky things aren't they, always flying around anoying the s**t out of you. That spider sure has a cheek giving you the fingers, I hope you showed him what for, lol.

[sheltiesmama]

Originally Posted by Angelb

These are great shots Shirley, I have never seen a vulture before and can't say they are the most prettiest bird I have ever seen, but you did do a good job at capturing it. Flies are pesky things aren't they, always flying around anoying the s**t out of you. That spider sure has a cheek giving you the fingers, I hope you showed him what for, lol.

Thank you Angela. That vulture was pretty hideous and he was huge. He actually scared me a little. And I didn't see what the spider had done till it was too late to give him the same LOL

[kgb224]

Outstanding series of pictures captured by you.