Martial Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted June 21, 2014285 views4 comments

Kruger Park, Lower Sabie Camp, S Africa
2014:05:06

D800
500mm
1/400 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 250
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 22, 2014 at 9:36 AM

Great look at this magnificent raptor. I find that photographing birds backlit by a bright sky to be exceedingly difficult. In my experiences, the image quality suffers. You managed a better shot than I typically do. However, the details in the raptor are not as good as they would have been with more forgiving light. Regardless, a really good image. Keep em coming.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 22, 2014 at 11:03 AM

I would be happy to get one this good in "forgiving light"! A good one, Sandy!

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 23, 2014 at 11:52 AM

A good shot in very tough conditions. What a treat to even see this bird.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on June 25, 2014 at 9:11 PM

Great image. I'm a very big fan of Martial Eagle.

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