Turn in Golden Light

[Jan Fourie]

I took this shot in the OKavango Panhandle with a Canon 1 D mark 111 and 500mm f/4 lens.The settings were:
TV 1/2500
ISO at that shot 640
F /9
exp +1/3
jan

[denise ippolito]

Jan, Details look really good. I love the pose. I'm not crazy about the BG lines in the water-but I'd still be more than happy with this shot. Wish the head was above the back wing a bit. Nicely done.

[Victor Soares]

Hey Jan ... must say that I really like this one ! I agree with Denise but still think that the detail and exposure on the flight feathers make this one for me .... great shooting !

[Glenda Simmons]

Very nice. The color and detail of the bird is great.

[Mike Fuhr]

Wow! I think that one word sums this one up!

[Ben Egbert]

Great action shot. I love the wing postion, HA, extended talons and proximity to the water great exposure and light as well. Pretty good background as well. Nothing I would change. wish it were mine.

[nothsafoto]

My favorite Bird of Prey.

Rob

[Fabs Forns]

Terrific pose in good light, I love how the light shines in the dark wings. The BG is what it is.

[Harshad Barve]

killer pose and terific lighting here , BG do not bother me much here
I liked this very much as posted
TFS

[Danny J Brown]

Hi Jan: Techs have been covered well so I just wanted to say...........amazing shot, awesome action, and delicious lighting!! This is a sweet image that I really wish I had in my files. One of my top two favorites of the day. Thank you.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Absolutely incredible, and you were perfectly positioned as far a light direction goes! The only problem I see has to do with the whites, some of them are blown or just about, especially in the red channel. If you were using ACR this could easily be dealt with, a little recovery and curves: white/highlight adjustment. Indeed the spectacular detail and exposure of the dark plumage wouldn't have been possible without sacrificing the whites to some degree. Excellent work! regards~Bill

[arash_hazeghi]

Very beautiful landing pose, wing position and HA. Love the light and colors. Well done

[Jan Fourie]

thnks Bill will look at the whites
jan

[Kiran Poonacha]

such a great image this, so much acheived here, pls dont take it as a nit, but I would have liked the head out of the wings.. its not that every day we get to make such images.. Big congrats..

[Danny Laredo]

Jan, one heck of a shot you captured here.
Very intense and powerful moment.
Love the light detail and flight pose...

[Nagesh Mula]

Its one of the best action shot with a great lighting. The only thing which I wish is the BKGR but as fabs said it is what it is. Congrats Jan!!