African fish eagle
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
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
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
Amazing looking bird, perfect exposure and very nice BG. I agree with Andy about the rotation.
Beautiful bird and exposure and great to get the wings in a fine position. Background definitely seems tilted but may be natural though.
The viewfinder is my guidance.
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.
Dave,
Very striking image. Love the feeling of power it gives the viewer. Color and exposure just great! Congratulations.
Steve
Like the full spread of wings & banking pose. Well exposed with great detail & colours. Great image Dave!
fantastic shot Dave., maybe a little tight if you have the room, this is a magnificent bird, and a superb capture.
Excellent flight angle and super exposure. Great shot Dave
Chris Kotze
Fantastic shot of a magnificent bird, the colours are perfect.
Where were you staying on one of the houseboats or land based?
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.
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.
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
Wow Dave, loved the eye level and the details, Little tight, but just too good... congrats....
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
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.
Loved the banking glide pose! HA is just fine to me.
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.
The detail ,sharpness,posture and eye contact in this image are awesome,Dave!!
I can only say " Fabulosu shot "
TFS
Thanks Arno and Harshad.
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