Boxing bald eagle style-my favorite frame

[arash_hazeghi]

I am happy to present you with bald eagle close combat. I usually like to post the image and let it speak for itself, but this frame was quite special for me :S3: so I like to give some details. Hope it's not boring :bg3:

This is an interesting behavior that happens in a split second when an incoming bald eagle buzzes another eagle that is standing on the ground. The attacking eagle extends his talons to hit the standing bird. The standing bird swings backward extending his talons to defend against the incoming bird. Just like a boxer defending against his opponent. The defending eagle is in complete upside down position. The entire action happens in a split second and is extremely difficult to capture with both birds sharp and in ideal position. I hope you enjoy it.
Image was taken in Haines, AK. Background is snow.


1D4 600mm f/4 1/1600sec ISO 1600 handheld. You can see an HD file here (http://ari1982.smugmug.com/Avian/Raptors/Bald-Eagle/26364793_mKB2Rz#!i=2210949261&k=QdVNzGV&lb=1&s=O)


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[Vivaldo Damilano]

This one is definitely a winner Wow Arash, love the close-up action, both very sharp, their pose and wing position. Great work.

[David Salem]

Very cool shot and great split second interaction. Techs look good and both birds are sharp. Nice job. A friend of mine won Audubons first place a few years back with a shot similar to this. Awesome capture.

[PhilCook]

Wow, what a dynamic shot....brilliant, talk about perfect timing....very impressive Arash

[Gabi Sandu]

Very nice shot.
Love the close-up action.
Superb in HD.
Well done.

[gail bisson]

What a great title and so apt!
Great action and IQ is superb, (as usual)
I love the curve of the bottom eagles wing and the look on his face.
This is one for the wall!
Congrats,
Gail

[Rachel Hollander]

Arash - incredible timing. Great sharpness throughout. Congrats on a very special capture.

TFS,
Rachel

[Nick Palmieri]

Cool capture. I shot these guys for the first time the other day and love watching their behavior...I'm thinking its more of a martial arts pose than boxing...lol...great job and congrats on an awesome capture!

[Doug Brown]

Your eagle frames keep getting better and better Arash! This one has it all! You were very fortunate to get good eye contact from both birds.

[Andrew Merwin]

IMHO, this is a beautiful & dynamic image Arash with great IQ & techs. TFS.

[Lorant Voros]

I can see why this is your favorite one from the trip. This frame is outstanding with the powerful action, sharpnes and both bird in this great position. Hat's off, Arash.

[Bill Dix]

Amazing capture, Arash. Not only is the dynamic action impressive, but so is everything else about it: HAs, exposure, detail. Congrats on a fine image. Prize winner for sure.

[Stu Bowie]

OUTSTANDING!!!! You have captured one in million moment, both sharp and well exposed too.

[Matthew Studebaker]

great action shot. nice poses on both birds. I watched one eagle knock another off a fish and completely under water.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Not much to add here. Everything came together perfectly. Super cool!

[Dan Busby]

A real stunner Arash. Great techs and terrific technique. A very special moment and now you have it forever.

[Nancy Bell]

Totally awesome!!! I agree with everyone above! I really appreciate your link to your HD images as they are very dynamic.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the action, HAs, IQ and exposure. Excellent image Arash!

[Grace Scalzo]

Exciting image, Arash. I hope you print this one big.

[Raymond Lee]

Excellent shot! It's sure a winner here! However, I wish both eagles were looking at each other while "boxing" in the air.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent shot! It's sure a winner here! However, I wish both eagles were looking at each other while "boxing" in the air.


Thanks but in this behavior the birds actually never look at each other directly, they have to watch the talons so it doesn't get them. That's where they look :w3

[arash_hazeghi]

thank you all for the nice comments

[Jamie Douglas]

This is one special image Arash. You got some really interesting and different images during your trip.

Congrats :5.