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    John Harper
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    Hi There

    Shot of "Othello" an African Fish Eagle in display at HCT. His main item in the display is to pluck some food from a large water filled bowl to illustrate how he would fish for food in the wild. I have yet to get a good shot of him doing that and I will post one if and when I manage to capture it.

    In the meantime this is a shot of him coming in to land.

    John

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    Robert O'Toole
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    Wow what an image, amazing. Love the plumage colors and the details in the wings.

    I have been lucky to see these birds in the wild and they are one of my favorites but I dont have anything even remotely close to this!

    Robert

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    Robert O'Toole
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    It might have more inpact if the bird was aiming downwards. Is the image correct as persented?

    Robert

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    John
    You know I always look forward to see what you've photographed on the weekend. I especially like the wingspread as it shows the different colors.....even if the feathers are a tad worn. Maybe a tad more USM....at least on the head.

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    John Harper
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert O'Toole View Post
    It might have more inpact if the bird was aiming downwards. Is the image correct as persented?

    Robert
    Hi Robert

    Yes he was heading that way and this is just a square crop from the picture as shot. He was battling quite a head wind, and I shot this from the new tiered seating at HCT so i am about 12 feet or so off ground level, which at times can put your camera level or above the birds as they are flying.

    John

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