Fish Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted July 29, 201390 views6 comments

After many years of trying to get "better" images of these magnificent raptors in flight I think that this year I have got a few, I blame it on the 1DX.
Taken on Rhino Island, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe
Almost full frame
Hand held from open vehicle

EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F8
ISO 800
1/2500
EV +0.33

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 29, 2013 at 4:31 AM

Great bird Ken - love the definition in the flight feathers

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 29, 2013 at 8:10 PM

A little practice probably helps, Ken. Sweet image. Excellent detail and flight pose.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 30, 2013 at 12:47 AM

Rob and Dennis,

Thanks very much

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Comment posted by Greg Oakley on July 30, 2013 at 1:52 AM

Awesome flight shot Ken!
Cheers, Greg

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 30, 2013 at 2:03 AM

Greg,

Thanks very much

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on August 1, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Excellent detail, nice bif pose. Tfs.

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