Griffon vulture
Gänsegeier
Gyps fulvus
, captive
Griffon vulture
Gänsegeier
Wildpark Bad Mergentheim, Germany, Europe
08/2001
This vulture picture gives me the impression of dignity, although this species usually has a different reputation. This close-up shot was taken in the wildlife park in Bad Mergentheim at a time, when it was still easy to bring the camera in. In the meantime the rules got demanding for hobby and proffessional photographers there, which caused me to look for other parks instead.