The Secretary Bird by danob
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
One of the most distinctive attractions of the African savannas is the sight of a secretary bird striding majestically across the veld; its stiff-legged gait reminiscent of a man walking on stilts. Indeed, the bird is best described as a

Comments (63)
Outstanding creature beautifully captured! Vote!
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo what a fantastic strong look....perfect details..you really amaze me all the time Danny....and of course my VOTE!!
Well done. Educational commentary. I always feel a little more informed after seeing your posts.
Wow... superbe et excellent portrait en macro, VOTE
Excellent job Danny! Fantastic work!! vote
oh my goodness..this is awesome
Marvelous portrait of this interesting bird. Thanks for the info.
Wonderful shot. It couldn't have been easy to get.
Wow! This is an excellent closeup of this secretary bird!!! Thank you for sharing the shot and info! Very impressive!
A definite beauty...look at not only those gorgeous feathers but the beautiful lashes...very regal bird indeed. Wonderful commentary....my sign the Sagittarius...hmmmm, so I wonder if my prey shall also be of the four legged kind. :) Excellent in all respects.
Ah... a face only a mother could love! Fantastic shot!
Wow! What a stunning shot, such wonderful colour and marvellous info too.
this is wonderful.
Wonderful shot of this beautiful creature! Love the POV and the background contrast with the bird. Love too the bird attitude! Outstanding! V
YOU HAVE MY VOTE!!!! AMZING SHOT! what a clear details! :) V*******************
Great shot of a very unique bird!
Thank you so much for educating me so much on this most beautiful and unusual birds, I feel so much more enriched for that and this magnificent capture! Thank you very much Dan hugs
Excellent image!!!!
such a beauty!! & fantastic detail! another awesome image + info! :]
You never cease to amaze me with your talent :)
ekkk man he's ugly!!!!.but beautifully captured by yourself with sublime professional photography, love his baby soft feathers like down..sublime voteeeeeeeeeeee
woww..!!! powerful work once again..!! ...Excellent shot.***V ***
Fabulous shot Sir....though I cannot get a particular Secratary that I swooned over....out of My over fertile Mind....manly hugz
Wow awesome work !!! Love those eyelashes !! Excellent !! v
picks jaw off of floor... That is one heck of a shot!! Jaw-droppingly beautiful!! V
Xlent mate...* vvvvvote* I hear there's a thing 'bout secretaries :)
He looks like an old sholar... Einstein :) ! This is a fabulous shot of an unusual bird ! You always amaze me, Danny !! v
Absolutely fabulous details shot bird eagle and comments...thanks so much.
OH DAN MATE............. YOU POSTED MY PREDATOR AND VOTED FOR IT TOO?????..........WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! BAD BAD DANNY BOY......BUT AN EXCELLENT IMAGE:p:p
This Raptor is just superb yeah quite agree rather lovely with those lashes!! VOTE