Verreauxs' Eagle
The Verreauxs' Eagle is Africa's equivalent of the Golden Eagle. It is a mountainous species, and incredibly graceful in the air. This bird is one a pair that breeds within the suburbs of Johannesburg, Amazingly they have been able to breed successful every year for more than a decade, despite the ever closer approach of urban sprawl. They have also become very tame, allowing for great photographic opportunities:)
I really like the colors,wing position and composition,nice work Chris!
Great pose, BG and eye contact. This might work as a vertical crop, too. I like it as is, though.
Really nice looking bird. Selective sharpening will get rid of the halo around the bird.
Beautiful this picture and verry curios to see the bird in august:)
I would personally prefer more room above, but what a graceful photograph!
Hi Chris!
I think the red / green background is gorgeous, and really makes the dark Eagle really pop out. I really enjoy looking at this one!
Oh man, I love this species. This photograph is SUPERB, very nice BG, great pose, eye contact, sweet light, balanced composition and well processed.
Or possibly a bit less room below. Otherwise stunning as noted above.Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux
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