Guess Who - 16

Spirit of the Andes
In Inkan times the “Apu Kuntur” was considered to be divine. He was thought to be a messenger from the sun God. An ancient myth tells of “Apu Kuntur” daily lifting the sun into the sky, and returning it safely to a sacred lake each night.

to see me http://365project.org/annied/the-ones-i-left/2014-06-08

wow! Winner - EOTB 36 thanks everyone

[Simply Amanda]

Oh wow, such sharp talons. Someone I don't wanna mess with, that's for sure!!!

[Tammy]

What a dramatic capture! Really well spotted.

[Annie D]

@amandal I am going to post some more of this guy - I stood there for ages watching it was awesome!

[Simply Amanda]

By the way, love your super pov, the look of the lit feathers and your fun guessing series. You are fun to follow.

[Annie D]

@amandal :) thank you - way to make a person feel good !

[Lee]

Fabulous shot, great choice of view point.

[Debs Stott]

The lighting in this is fabulous Annie and really makes the feathers stand out. Not sure if this is an eagle or another big bird. Will wait for your instructions! Like Amanda said, this is a great series and such fun. Now that I know you are an early childhood teacher, I can see why you are so good at this!

[Laurie]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I LOVE this...one of my favorite favs!!! The pov and composition is PERFECT!!! So mysterious!

[Annie D]

@dibzgreasley @luvmynynix thank you so so much thoughtful ladies your visits are such a joy

[Eve Pulsater]

Some sort of raptor and I'm going to go with Condor.

[Colin Fawsett]

Wasn't till I spotted the talons that I realised it was a bird of prey. Great capture.

[Cindy Muir]

Well, I don't know who, but this is a fabulous shot / crop - kind of eerie.

[Maggie]

I'd know that foot anywhere. Wonderful blade feathers and talon highlights.

[KWind]

FAV... wow, impressive pov and lighting!

[Graeme Stevens]

Awesome shot, love the feathers and light

[kali]

really suits the processing this one

[livvy]

Totally Awesome! Love this!

[Lorraine Hardy]

oh - great suspence in the image

[Paul Davies]

Love this crop Annie!

[Babs]

With the clue you have given I would guess an Andean condor. What amazing talons and the feathers look like long fingers.

[Kathie]

Amazing lighting, Annie. Not sure I want to see what's at the other end of those talons. Fav

[Annie D]

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I spent quite a while watching and photographing this amazing bird - there were three in the exhibit - parents and their young I am assuming but maybe two adults and the juvenile - seeing the wings spread open was awe inspiring - http://365project.org/annied/the-ones-i-left/2014-06-08

[Hope D Jennings]

Sorry I missed this Annie! Voted for it in EOTB! Love it SO much! I want yo hang it up!Huge FAV

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I love this pic! Such great composition! And light!