Art of Flight

Photo Essay - African birds
Flight has fascinated mankind since the first stirrings of conciousness and despite giant strides in getting into the air it is still the birds that lead the way in technique to suit the situation, applying a solution to the variances of the natural world. A vulture glides effortlessly on the thermals searching the sky and ground for other vultures that may signal food.

All images © Leigh Kemp

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