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  1. 03-28-2010, 04:06 AM #1
    Chris van Rooyen
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    Default Eagle/heron confrontation

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    I was extremely lucky to chance upon this early morning encounter last year in the Okavango Delta. The heron easily sent the eagle juvenile eagle packing, everything was over in a few seconds.

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  2. 03-28-2010, 06:35 AM #2
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    Great work, Chris !! Like the action caught with eagle in air, and feet adding so much, not mention the formidable bill of the heron backed by very intense eyes. It has it all !!
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  3. 03-28-2010, 06:44 AM #3
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    Hi Chris, Incredible action captured great skill. Sharp and well exposed. Well done and thanks for sharing.
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  4. 03-28-2010, 07:27 AM #4
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    Outstanding action Chris and in such beautiful morning light. What a sight that must have been to see !!!!!
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  5. 03-28-2010, 08:08 AM #5
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    Love the light and action Chris. Super capture.
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  6. 03-28-2010, 08:23 AM #6
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    Super action, incredible light, and great sharpness. Even though the raptor's talons are formidable, the heron looks like it means business!
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  7. 03-28-2010, 09:06 AM #7
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    That looks like a Goliath Chris, no wonder the juvie took flight. Well done for being in the right place at the right time.
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  8. 03-28-2010, 11:22 AM #8
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    There you go again, Chris...outstanding! :)
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  9. 03-28-2010, 04:03 PM #9
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    Hey Chris,
    super action and tack sharp. Must have definitely been on the same plane as at f4.....all in focus! Just enough of the heron to give a sense to the story!
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  10. 03-28-2010, 06:26 PM #10
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    Just outstanding.

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  11. 03-28-2010, 07:31 PM #11
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    Whoa! Spectacular shot Chris!:cool::cool:
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  12. 03-28-2010, 08:47 PM #12
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    Outstanding as usual. The heron's expressin and the eagle's pose convey what happened very well. Good job on the DOF here. Hard shot to pull off this well. Congrats.
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  13. 03-29-2010, 12:36 PM #13
    Kiran Poonacha
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    Great action captured, loved te sharpness, nice light and the setting looks good.. very well Done..
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  14. 03-29-2010, 02:35 PM #14
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    Stunning shot with great action and wonderful light.

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  15. 03-30-2010, 10:12 AM #15
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    Thanks so much everyone for commenting:)
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    Fantastic action Chris :eek:
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