Incoming Steppe .........

[Ritesh Nangare]

Steppe Eagle ....... Awesome Bird of pray and i love to see them again and again . shot at Wai near from my home town Pune ,a small place but you can see 30+ individuals in the area.

Morning Golden light on the bird, nicely approaching towards us. The Head turn is bit far, not staring at the lens or us but i think this image deserve to post.
Canvas is added in the upper side of the image.

Here are the Exif.
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Date/Time 12/03/12 8:34:32 AM
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 7.1
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
Focal Length 700.0mm

[Tim King]

WHOA!! What a beauty, Ritesh. I like the dangling feet. Fine job.

[Jeannean Ryman]

Very cool inflight capture. I too like the dangling feet. Nicely done.

[Loi Nguyen]

Ritesh, great pose, sweet light. Love the details of the underwing and the dangling feet. I'd suggest brighten the eye a little. Loi

[Robert Holguin]

Wow!!!!!
Stunning image.
Love the wing position and the dangling feet.
Excellent details and terrific comp.
Very well done.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice image of a great looking raptor.

[Satish Ranadive]

Wonderful incoming pose with beautiful wing position.Little boost of contrast will take the image to notch.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent pose and underside details. you had tough light but handled it very well