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    Default Eagle has landed...Bataleur, Kalahari.

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    Image captured at Cubitje Quap, Kgalagadi.
    Bataleuer coming in to drink.

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    This is such a great image. I only saw one Bataleur when I was in South Africa. Need to go back. I love the raised wings and the sand coming up which shows the large bird coming in for a landing. Details look good and I like the background that shows the birds habitat well. Being insanely picky the head angle could be a bit better so we have a better view of the face. Also the horizon line on under the left wing is much higher than under the right wing. Not sure if a hill starts under the left wing but it gives me an impression that it is not level. Just minor issues for sure on such a great image.

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    Nice capture Andre,like the touch down and kicked up sand,good detail and POV.TFS.

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    Love the mean look on the bird's face and the kicked up sand. This one has lots of impact! SH and EXP perfect as well.

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    Hi Andre, lucky you to see the Bataleuer eagle up close. Great composition, hea and wing positions. Looks like it was an overcast sky as the image seems a little flat to me. not sure if a bit more contrast would help. Loi

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