This is a wild bird. The image was created at a quarry in the Western Cape where a pair of this spectacular species is breeding. The juvenile unexpectedly popped over the edge of the quarry almost under my feet! I managed to squeeze off a few images before it flew off to join the parents in the air. One of my greatest moments ever in bird photography...seeing this bird (the size of a Golden Eagle) close-up was breathtaking:cool:
What a joy to have been there and seen this, is this full frame?
Beautiful image BTW.
12-03-2010, 03:07 AM
Chris van Rooyen
Thanks Ken, about 70% frame
12-03-2010, 03:37 AM
Allen Sparks
And this image is breathtaking! Needless to say love the details, exposure, etc. Congrats on such a great shot and experience.
12-03-2010, 03:41 AM
Dan Avelon
WOW! excellent!
12-03-2010, 06:18 AM
Gary Hamilton
Judging from your EXIF data, it looks like you were able to quickly dial in the proper exposure during this brief but wonderful moment. Gorgeous image--beautiful details, sharpness, composition and pose--could not ask for more. Extremely well done. Cheers.
12-03-2010, 09:37 AM
Kiran Poonacha
Its a beauty, I really love the look back pose.. great looking eagle indeed.. loved it
12-03-2010, 09:39 AM
Stu Bowie
Great IQ Chris, and you have exposed the very well. I like the light, detail and colours, and overall nice and sharp. Super pose and HA too.
12-03-2010, 09:51 AM
Sidharth Kodikal
Fantastic portrait, Chris. Love the sharpness, colors, bg and the lookback pose. This is one good looking eagle.
12-03-2010, 10:29 AM
Mital Patel
bow to you on this one. what a mind blowing portrait this is
12-03-2010, 10:35 AM
Doug Brown
Sounds like a thrilling encounter, and you made the most of it with a fine image!
12-03-2010, 11:14 AM
Kaustubh Deshpande
Chris, this is one handsome bird. Loved the look-back pose and the details. Light's gorgeous as it always is in most of your shots. Thx for sharing. This is how a head shot should be.
12-03-2010, 12:00 PM
Pieter de Waal
Hi Chris all has been said about this beautiful image. Just love how you managed the colour variation in the plumage.
12-03-2010, 12:52 PM
Bhushan Dalvi
Awesome portrait Chris. A very handsome bird capture in all its beauty.TFS.
12-03-2010, 01:20 PM
Wynand van Wyk
Amazing portrait! Such a stunning bird and image!:)