Bateleur Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted October 14, 201666 views5 comments

To my eyes the most magnificent raptor in Africa, this is an almost fully mature one.
I have had no luck with these for several years so this was quite a surprise.
EOS 1DX Mk II
200-400 mm F4 with 1.4 EX at 526 mm?
F 6.3
ISO 400
1/2000

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 14, 2016 at 9:36 PM

Very nice shot of this youngster Ken, the cere is quite beautiful. devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 14, 2016 at 10:14 PM

I like the way the cool plumage works with the rough textures of the perch, Ken.

devil

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 15, 2016 at 11:32 AM

One of the most striking raptors in the world, Ken, not just Africa. Excellent photo and an interesting perch as well.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on October 15, 2016 at 2:54 PM

Hi Ken
You did a really good job with detail and contrast.
Peter

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 16, 2016 at 2:18 AM

Thanks everybody, much appreciated devil

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