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    Default King of the Mountain

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    A majestic Verreauxs' Eagle (sub -adult) paid a surprise visit to Giant's Castle during our visit last weekend.
    The background is the mountain backdrop which had undergone a winter burn prior to our visit.
    Shot from a hide.
    Canon Mk IV
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    love the pose light and details
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    Congrats Arno for this stunning portrait of this beautiful eagle. Great lordly pose with very nice background and amazing eye contact. I'd like to see just a little more room at the bottom.

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    Truly a STUNNING portrait of this gorgeous raptor, Arno. He has such a regal pose here, doesn't he...fit for a king.
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    fantastic photo. I like everything about it.

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    For sure it is the king. Beautiful bird and a great photo.

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    Very impressive, majestic looking bird and the posture compliments that thought, liking his perch too..king of the mountain. liking everything with this image

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    Beautiful image!!

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    Hi Arno,

    Absolutely magnificent bird and pose.

    - Maya

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    Hi Arno, lovely pose, and you have exposed, and brought out the detail and colours very well. I like your overall placement and comp.

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    Beautiful portrait, great details and eye contact.

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    hi arno
    love the pose light and details .

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    Very nice! Exposure, details, BG...all perfect. Great look at the talons. I would have loved to have seen a bit more perch (and more above to retain comp balance) but this is very appealing. Love it!

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    "WOW" !! Arno this is a stunning image off this grate bird. I'll be happy just to see one when I go there in 2 weeks time.

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    Great looking eagle.. Loved the setting and majestic pose..

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    Stunning shot of this spectacular bird. They are truly amazing. Saw them in Johannesburg in the Botanical Garden but far away for a good shot.
    Is the hide public?

    Markus

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    I love everything about this image.
    The IQ and BG are spectacular as is the regal pose and those HUGE talons.
    Well done,
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    Well done Arno Excellent detail and Pose

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    Stunning portrait.Love the elegant pose, standing with great dignity,superb details and beautiful BG.

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    Arno, you never cease to amaze me with your offerings. Another wow from me!!!
    The plumage looks sensational! The scene is simple but beautiful.

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    Definitely a regal pose. That's quite a magnificent bird, and well captured. I think the dark feather detail is preserved nicely. I really like the serious look on the bird's face - that combined with those talons seems to say very clearly that getting any closer would be a very bad idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Markus Jais View Post
    Stunning shot of this spectacular bird. They are truly amazing. Saw them in Johannesburg in the Botanical Garden but far away for a good shot.
    Is the hide public?

    Markus
    Hi Markus , yes, the hide is open to the public . see my PM

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