Martial Eagle

[Ken Watkins]

Found this one relatively near in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, 16th September 2011

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F6.3, ISO 800, 1/4000, EV +0.67

[Brendan Dozier]

Beautiful looking eagle, Ken. Very nice screeching pose you captured (unless it is panting), like the bright yellow eye and sharp details. Nice job HH from vehicle.

[Ishmeet Sahni]

For a hand held with a 500, this is brilliant..... I really like the pose, and nice detail... a beautiful species.

[gail bisson]

I echo the above sentiments but what really makes the picture for me is the lone little leaf on the dying branches. I also like the belly feather deatil. A beauty and would love to see it in real life someday!
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Ken, a great looking speciman of a Martial Eagle, and I do like how you have timed this to get the open beak. We know most raptors perch high up, so you couldnt have done anything about the angle.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks everbody, your comments are appreciated.

Now if only I could find one at eye level, I'll have to invest in a cherry picker

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Brilliant one , Ken ! Nice open beak stance !! Just feel it can go a bit brighter .