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Aquila rapax


Aquila rapax
Photo Information
Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 57 N: 328] (1377)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Prey- RAPTORS (II), Birds of Africa [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-20 12:17
Viewed: 1150
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Aquila rapax
This photo is taken in Buffalo Springs National reserve, in Kenya. The eagle, I think it’s not Aquila nipalensis, I think it’s Aquila rapax, is eating a baby impala. My interpretation is that we can see the eagle’s crop cause it must be full after the launch. It will be welcome any opinion from any specialist about the specie or about the eagle’s crop.
The photo is cropped respect the original, with an increase of temperature and some adjustments of brightness, contrast and noise reduction.

ISO 400 // focal 260.0 mm // RAW
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Hi Ferran
Beautiful picture you have there!!
Sad fr the impala but well, it's eat or be eaten in the world isn't it?

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 3 N: 622] (3128)
  • [2006-11-20 12:26]

Hi Ferran,
Great shot of the circle of life. The look of the eagle is great.
Sharpness and POV, i like it.
TFS
Vivian

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2006-11-20 12:43]

Hi Ferran,

An excellent shot of this eagle,well seen and captured and framed although I think the colors could use a bit more contrast imo

Paul

I confirm your ID, it's TAWNY EAGLE (aquila rapax). It's an adult one.

Excellent shot and nice moment freeze.

andrea

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2396 W: 61 N: 3937] (12658)
  • [2006-11-21 5:54]

Excellent catch Ferran. Beautiful photo. Bravo! and TFS
Selen

Oh.. wow.. what a shot.
Sharp and dramatic. Clearly, this is a bird of prey. And nice to see an action shot this way. Colors are great throughout.
TFS.
Steph

Hello Ferran,
This is a very good shot, excellent detail and light, Great capture! Nice color and detail,
You've captured it with sharp details and good exposure and excellent composition. Well-done!
TFS,
Nelson

Excelente e impresionante toma. Sobresale el plumaje medio e inferior del águila. El detalle del animal muerto cera el hábitat. Tonos cálidos y elegantes del conjunto.
Una foto soberbia

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