Verreaux's Eagle with White-necked Raven

[Chris van Rooyen]

This young Verreaux's Eagle arrived at the vulture restaurant at Giant's Castle, closely shadowed by several White-necked Ravens. It didn't stay long, as the ravens were really harassing him a lot. This species is the size of a Golden Eagle, and probably the most spectacular of the Aquilian eagles (at least in my opinion;)).

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:05:07 10:36:39
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 500mm

[Dan Walker]

Nice image of an awsome subject, really sweet bg. wish the raven had a better head angle. did you get any good white-necked raven shots (I really like them)?

Dan

[Alfred Forns]

I like it Chris !!! Sure wish we had a better angle on the eagle, magnificent bird !!! Love the bg and fine exposure did real well with the light !!!

[DanWalters]

I really like how you captured both birds in the image. The colors are also very nice.

[Robert O'Toole]

Sharpness is great on both birds Chris and I really like the soft colors in the BG. Good job processing with the contrasty situation.

I wouldnt mind seeing more BG, less crop, the colors are superb.

Robert

[Juan Aragonés]

Excelent image Chris. Love the raven looking at the eagle while the raptor is ignoring it. Verreaux´s are very high in my "Aquila" list too, the second position (first position is for Aquila aldalberti) but, in fact I love all the Aquila spp. Magnificent birds. I remember another of your images of this species, a nice adult Verreau´x against a green BG with a terrific pose and light (Verreaux´s eagle is one of the reasons why I want to visit your country).:)

[Chris van Rooyen]

Thanks guys, comments appreciated! Juan, the Spanish Imperial Eagle is also one of my favourite birds. Two years ago I visited the south of Spain and saw several Booted Eagles and Griffons, but no Imperials. Hopefully one day I will see the majestic Imperial Eagle, and even better, photograph it.

[Juan Aragonés]

Hi Chris the spanish imperial eagle is one of the most endangered birds of prey in the world and is really difficult to photograph due to conservation measures. There are a couple of populations near where I live but they are on very restricted areas. I have been lucky enough as to enjoy the observation of this magnificent bird several times but very far for a decent image :(