Martial Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted January 28, 2017151 views5 comments

Another frame from the encounter I had with this 'bathing' Martial eagle.

Out of all the frames, this is my personal favourite, not only is it face on, but he's moving forward and you can see (albeit partial), the massive talons they have, as it breaks the water.

Thanks to those who posted on viewed the previous frame

Steve

Subject: Martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) walking through the pan
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 500f/4 MKII with 2x MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/3200s at f/11 ISO2500
Original format: Portrait, slightl crop for presentation
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 28, 2017 at 10:34 PM

Pretty cool shot. He looks like he means business, and I like this perspective. I do wish that one oof plant in the center wasn't there, but no big deal. devil

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 29, 2017 at 5:41 AM

True Charlie, but sadly nothing I could have done, no way of moving as this would have spooked him, as you know.

Cheers
Steve crying

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on January 29, 2017 at 6:01 AM

Amazing, Stephen.
This is a magnificent bird, and a privilege to have such encounter.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 29, 2017 at 6:38 AM

This is a magnificent bird, and a privilege to have such encounter.

Oh so true Jefferson, thanks.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 29, 2017 at 8:53 PM

What an incredible opportunity, and you have beautiful shots.

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