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    I created this image earlier this year in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Battled a bit to control the harsh light..but its such a spectacular species, I tried my best:)

    Camera Model: NIKON D3S
    Date/Time: 2010:09:03 15:400
    Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
    Aperture: 8
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Exposure compensation: -1/3
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 640
    Lens: 500mm
    Focal length: 700mm

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    Chris,

    This is marvelous great pose especially the raised foot.

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    You South Africans are so lucky with the incredible wildlife you have access to! Beautiful bird, great pose, and perfect techs.
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    Chris, excellent exposure on the darker plumage, and I like the raised foot too. Overall sharp, and its amazing how the colours change at adulthood.

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    We are indeed very fortunate Doug, such a pity people often just hear the bad news about our country...

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    What a beautiful raptor this is Bhai.. loved the pose captured and great details... TFS

    PS: It will be an honor to shoot with you in India Bhai...

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    Blacks and whites are great. Loved that raised foot. I really like the IQ here. Another top-notch image form you, Chris.

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    Chris, Super job with the exposure and the colors are fantastic. I enjoyed your slide show in Bosque!

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    Exceptional capture of one of our most striking raptors ,Chris !

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    What a majestic bird and pose. The colors are really impressive and perfect sharpness. Congrats. JR

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    Exceptional image Chris with great detail and exposure in all the colours. Not sure how you managed to control that considering the harsh light and bright reflection off the sand. Love the pose in this one.

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    Thanks for the comments guys! Denise, I'm so sorry I did not make Bosque, hopefully there will be another chance one day. Glad you liked the images :)

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