African fish eagle

[Dave Barnes]

This image was captured in Botswana in the pan handle of the Okavango delta.
A true birding paradadise.
Hand held from a boat on the Okavango river before it spreads into the delta.
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2000
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
ISO Speed 400

[paul leverington]

Wow!!!

I can only say this is one of the most magnificent eagles I have never seen before. Are they abundant at this location?

Paul

[Andy Nguyen]

Beautiful exposure! Hand-held from a boat, no less. I think it might help the image if the subject was placed further to the left and perhaps a CCW rotation?
Andy

[Adams Serra]

Amazing looking bird, perfect exposure and very nice BG. I agree with Andy about the rotation.

[Bill Foxworthy]

Beautiful bird and exposure and great to get the wings in a fine position. Background definitely seems tilted but may be natural though.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Perfect exposure Dave and the wingspread is fantastic. Just a little more head turn, but it is really good as is to be honest. What a raptor! There is a small water droplet (I think) on the brown patch of the near wing, not sure if you'd want to make it disappear, up to you mate. :)
Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Large]

Dave,
Very striking image. Love the feeling of power it gives the viewer. Color and exposure just great! Congratulations.

Steve

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Like the full spread of wings & banking pose. Well exposed with great detail & colours. Great image Dave!

[Raymond Barlow]

fantastic shot Dave., maybe a little tight if you have the room, this is a magnificent bird, and a superb capture.

[Chris Kotze]

Excellent flight angle and super exposure. Great shot Dave

[Ken Watkins]

Fantastic shot of a magnificent bird, the colours are perfect.
Where were you staying on one of the houseboats or land based?

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks to all for looking and for comments.
Paul they are not generally abundant but they are found at permanent waterways and dams.
Ken land based at Drotskys cabins.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Dave I can find nothing but pleasure looking at this. The wingspread, exposure, details, all are perfect for me and I would love to be able to take a shot like this one day of my favourite bird.

Superb.

[paul leverington]

Aww---That's like the bald eagles here that hang around the dams because the fish get stunned going through the and are easy pickings. I think thats what happens anyways. It would be awesome to shoot these all day long at such a setting! Do you frequent such places Dave?

Paul

[Kiran Poonacha]

Wow Dave, loved the eye level and the details, Little tight, but just too good... congrats....

[LouBuonomo]

Sweet !! When was this shot. We are planning a trip to the delta tjis time next year and was hope for some birds along withthe game.

Lou

[Stu Bowie]

You certainly nailed this FE well enough Dave. Great flight posture, and very well exposed. I feel the rotation is fine, and he pops from the BG nicely. Well captured.

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

Loved the banking glide pose! HA is just fine to me.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Lou, Stu and Doc for looking and for comments.
Lou this was captured in October. If you PM me more details of your trip I may be able to give you additional info.

[Arno Ellmer]

The detail ,sharpness,posture and eye contact in this image are awesome,Dave!!

[Harshad Barve]

I can only say " Fabulosu shot "

TFS

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks Arno and Harshad.