Bateleur Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted December 22, 201380 views4 comments

At least I think so. I'm not usually a birder anyway, and this guy took me by surprise. I did the best I could.

Raw file processed in LR5, with TK resize/sharpening for web.
Canon T3i, 1/800 s, f/6.3, ISO 400, EF 70-200 mm f/2.8 + 2x @ 400 mm, CPL, handheld

Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Seeking any and all advice and comments. Thanks in advance.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM

I love this shot!

Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 22, 2013 at 1:54 PM

A very unusual and cool portrait, Ronald. That eye is to die for.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 22, 2013 at 4:25 PM

A wonderful close-up Ronald

Great eye and very interesting plumage.

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on December 22, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Unusual angle and great close up detail. Love the wierd looking eye too !!
Good one.
JR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments