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    This is another image of the juvenile Verreaux's Eagle which I photographed at a quarry in the Western Cape. I waited for more than an hour for the bird to fly, she was very unsure about flying, and the parents constantly called out to her to coax her into the air. Finally she plucked up her courage and flew from the edge of the quarry to the nest, affording me the opportunity for a few images.

    Camera Model: NIKON D3S
    Date/Time: 2010:11:03 17:18:24
    Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
    Aperture: 7.1
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 1250
    Lens: VR 500mm f/4G with 1.4TC
    Focal length: 700mm

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    What a beautiful bird! I'm amazed at the size of his feet! It's a lot like a puppy with big paws...

    Nice sharpness and exposure; I like how the line of grasstops parallels the bird's position.

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    Hi Chris, Wonderful flight image I especially like how the BG give a nice sense of place without being a distraction
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    great bird in flight image Chris with nice posture,eye contact and pleasing BG

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    Ken Watkins
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    Chris,

    Another beauty, the youngster seems to have a look of determination on its face

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    Chris , this simply TOP class , big congrats
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    Beautiful bird and very fascinating flight pose.

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    Thanks for the comments guys! Indeed a huge bird, as big a a golden eagle

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