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• hvdp (210)
• [2006-06-19 12:41]

Fantastic shot! Great composition, perfect background! Bravo!
Hugo.

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• Evelynn (13499)
• [2006-06-19 12:59]
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Gee, another geat capture Adrian. I notice that a lot of folks on TN use that Sigma 50-500 lens. I'm impressed with your hand held shot! I opted for the Sigma 80-400 because it is stabilized. It works really well except at the long end it doesn't like to shoot subjects over 250-300 feet away. I've been thinking about getting another lens but not more expensive than your 50-500. Do you have any advice?

Thanks for sharing a super photo.

Evelynn ; )

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• jmp (8406)
• [2006-06-19 13:08]

Hi Adrian,
A magestic shot! Sharpness, pose, face, gesture, light, background, POV: a great capture!
TFS, José M.

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• vanderschelden (27816)
• [2006-06-19 13:17]
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You can see it is one of your pictures.
Eagle, good sharpness, composition ok...
I thought Tolkien was fiction.

Shutter 1/500...it seems to me 'long'
Aperture f/5.6...and this not a lot!
Focal length 135mm
ISO 200..low?
Exposure bias +0.33
Conclusion: you ARE the eagle photographer!:-)
TFS
Annick Vanderschelden

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• AnimalExplorer (8812)
• [2006-06-19 13:26]

What a graceful shot of this magnificent bird of prey the overal exposure is perfect for me both details and colors are spot on. Well done Adrian. :)

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2006-06-19 13:35]

Another stunning in flight capture Adrian,
Good detail, colours and very sharp. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, have a great week.

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• mario-roberto (2627)
• [2006-06-19 13:39]
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• Demetrio (825)
• [2006-06-19 13:46]
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Great work Adrian, what a fantastic capture with all the details in focus that matters. How did you manage to get level with this bird..must have flown pretty close to you.

Well done and great work.

Demetrio

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• Aramok (4885)
• [2006-06-19 13:58]

what another stunning capture again Adrian. the details and colours are wonderful and you have really given the feeling of movement into this picture.

TFS
Emma

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• jaycee (16017)
• [2006-06-19 14:06]

Fantastic Shot. You caught him in such a wonderful position.

Jane

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• eruyanik (4656)
• [2006-06-19 14:10]

Hello Adrian!
You are so skillful in-flight shots of these predators! pov and framing is perfect! blurred green valley looks wonderful as a bg! You captured amazing pose of the wing and its glance also! Congratulations and thank you!
Ersin

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• wideload (3775)
• [2006-06-19 14:12]

Hi Adrian, I think looking across the valley is one of the beauties of Eagle Heights and it can add so much to an image when it is capture as well as this, fine work and hope to see you soon.

Regards
Terry.

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• Dan (1777)
• [2006-06-19 14:24]

Salut Adrian, excellent photo, great moment frozen, beautiful colours. Succes,Dan.

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• loot (9405)
• [2006-06-19 14:45]
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Hi Adrian
Excellent, magnificent capture of this amazing bird. You just keep on surprising me more and more with every new posting. I am way past paper bags when I open your thumbnails - I'm hitting the Valiums first 'dude'.
Your magic POV from this vantage point has once again paid of excessive dividends. Perfect composition, splendid colours, stunning details and I realise 1/500 shutter speed are really not that much for this kind of shot, and spot-on exposure control. I thoroughly investigated the photo and found there is no noise what-so-ever, not even in the eye.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. You still need to share your secret about font sizes with me. I mean please would you?

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• Calianis (619)
• [2006-06-19 15:15]

Wonderful photo. Thank you for sharing...

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• thistle (9266)
• [2006-06-19 15:34]
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Hello Adrian,
Superb shot! First of all I love the BG. Gives the impression that you were chasing him by plane or something ;-) Looks really great. The second thing I like are blurred wings. I think in shots like that wings don't have to be sharp. A little blur adds dynamics. The head is nicely sharp as it should be. I like the framing and POV too!
Great job!

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• horia (13111)
• [2006-06-19 15:40]
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If i could give you 10 :D i really would. There is only one word for this image: perfect!!! Thanks for sharing
Horia
P.S. I know i'm new to TN, but i have the feeling that even if i were one of the oldest members, i would still be amazed by this shot

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2006-06-19 15:51]

Hi Adrain ! Another stunning photo from you ! Wonderful details and colors on the eagle, and a fantastic BG, nicely blurred with beautiful colors. Excellent composition and POV. Each of your shots is truly amazing, ans I'm really looking forward to your photos. You're a very talented photographer.
Valérie.

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• hekcik (1823)
• [2006-06-19 16:15]

Hi Adrian,

Wow! Fantastic and excellent shot!
Very well done, my friends!

TFS :-)
Norbert

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• MojoUK (1479)
• [2006-06-19 16:22]
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Hi Adrian,

I got to say this is in IMO your best raptor flight shot to date. The PoV gives the impression you are up there soaring with him. DoF is just right to make the BG OOF enough not to be distracting but still have detail. Excellent panning technique and perfect timing to get the wings on a downward beat so you get a good detailed view of the markings in the plumage.

Regards, Mark.

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• Signal-Womb (10986)
• [2006-06-19 16:45]
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This is MEGA! Wonderful work Adrian. Consistently high standards from your hand, well done.

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• pvs (11925)
• [2006-06-19 16:53]

Hi Adrian,

A fantastic inflight shot,Its got great colors and sharpness,well done and TFS

Paul

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• alguazul (713)
• [2006-06-19 19:22]

I like the background that does not interfere the main subject and adds an interesting information on habitat, pose, light... a superb picture

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• manyee (20008)
• [2006-06-19 20:27]

Fantastic capture, Adrian.
Wow, what a magnificent wing.
Very impressive in-flight shot with fantastic POV.
Great details and colors and light.
Congratulations and TFS. : )

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• jossim (11894)
• [2006-06-19 22:32]

Bonjsoir!

Excellente capture.
joseph

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• janhendrik (2392)
• [2006-06-20 1:44]

Hi Adrian,

This is a really good picture. I really like it. Nice in-flight picture. Very well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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• coasties (27526)
• [2006-06-20 1:55]

Hi Adrian

You nailed this guy. Excellent quality shot. Very good work... congrats!

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• red45 (26973)
• [2006-06-20 2:31]

Hi Adrian!
No nits! This is one of best pictures of predators in flight I've ever seen. Power, calmness, beauty. Eagly is taken perfectly, distatnt green forest made superb BG for bird.

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• Alex99 (15449)
• [2006-06-20 3:58]

Hi, Adrian.
How an expressive moment was captured. The posture of the wing allowed to balance the whole composition and moderately blur background strengthens the impression. Ravishing colours and great details complete this line. Perfect job.
Alexei.

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• Dando (3080)
• [2006-06-20 4:26]
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Hi Adrian, truly excellent shot. I love the way you have included the hills in the background as this gives the photo height and a real sense of being there and flying next to him. Details, colours and exposure are all perfect. I really like your high POV here and the way you have blurred the wing slightly to give movement. I find your photography a true inspiration, keep up the good work . TFS.
Dean.

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2006-06-20 7:57]

Hi Adrian,
Saw this the other day and I was out of :)'s so I had to come back.
VERY COOL! All the aspects that make up a great shot are in play here.
I am sure that I took this shot and you just borrowed it! Just kidding!
Great camera work my friend!
Scott

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2006-06-20 11:31]

Hello Adrian,
Excellent in flight capture.Details,sharpness and clear eyes are amazing.TFS...:-)

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• jchemas (3388)
• [2006-06-20 11:40]

This is an incredible flying shot Adrian.
The angle that was shot gives the impression that your eye level was at the same level of the flying eagle. This is amazing.
Great colors and details and the background is incredible.
Regards
JC

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• ma-at (142)
• [2006-06-20 11:55]

Hi Adrian,
I'm so jealous! Wonderfully caught and great detail, good POV and lovely colours. Now that I've had a 'go' I know how hard it is to get it just right.
L

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• Roynsam (449)
• [2006-06-20 16:26]

Wow mate.
How excellent this shot is.
I find it unbelievably good.
Maybe one day I will be this good.......mmmm....well maybe not this good.

Regards

Roy

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• Gudule (1204)
• [2006-06-20 20:41]

Excellente capture, dans tous ses états, Adrian.
Rien à dire de plus. Tout est dit plus haut.
Félicitations.

JN

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• pilonm (2721)
• [2006-06-20 22:45]

Hello Adrian! I have just one word to describe your picture: FANTASTIC!!! By looking at it, we can feel the power of the bird! The photo is awesome : action + lots of details are a difficult objective to achieve and you realize it so well! I'm so impressed by this picture and the other you are offering in the past that I decided today to add you as one of my favorite photographer! Thank you very much to share those beauties with us!

Michel

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• sandpiper2 (12121)
• [2006-06-21 7:07]

Great shot, a classic raptor in flight.
The blurred wings and background convey perfectly the eagle in persuit of prey.
Stunning shot, well done.

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• slrnovice2 (1197)
• [2006-06-21 7:19]

Hi Adrian, what a beautiful in-flight shot. When I get my flight shots this sharp I will be well happy. Great capture and excellent note too :)

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• SkyF (8113)
• [2006-06-21 13:08]

Hello Adrian,
incredible shot, the POV is amazing, looks like you flying right beside it. POV, sharpness and DOF are beautiful.
TFS..Sky

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• ramthakur (26125)
• [2006-06-22 11:10]

You must have been well positioned for this shot at eye level, Adrian. Such sharp focus and clarity of details are not easy to obtain while shooting a bird in flight. The credit goes to your skills and expertise as a nature photographer.
I can see not only the pupil of the bird's eye but also the expression in it which you have correctly identified as vigilant.
The image is perfect in terms of DOF, colours and details.
Thanks for sharing it.

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• sAner (4742)
• [2006-06-22 18:16]
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This one is (almost) as good as your more than excellent Dementor picture. The background in this photo is great! Sharp focus and natural colors. Composition is great. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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• Janice (17790)
• [2006-06-23 0:41]

Wow Adrian - awesome!! He looks so good especially being so sharp and against the BG. Wonderful capture of this beautiful creature. Well done,
Janice

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• AndyB (3980)
• [2006-06-23 3:23]

Hello Adrian,
A great in-flight action shot.
Sharp focus and excellent detail.
Very well placed in the frame and a superb background.
Great shot,very well done.

TFS

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• peter_stoeckl (9377)
• [2006-06-23 5:54]

Hello Adrian,
majestical in flight capture of seemingly slow motion of wings in powerful rapid flight. Seeing the landscape gliding by underneath adds to the drama and looks very exciting!
Great capture! With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

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• HELO (352)
• [2006-06-23 14:22]

bonjour
très beau rapace très très bons détails et très bonnes couleurs bravo
heloise

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• juliasmith (0)
• [2006-06-27 6:12]

This is amazing! Oh that I could ever capture such a shot with such clarity!!
It's really a great one - thanks for sharing. Jx

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• flagman (2381)
• [2006-06-27 8:05]

Only fitting that I should return your critique on my Tawny Eagle with one on yours ;)
Just like your dementor shot, the rolling hills really make it extra special, but the shot is already technically good, lovely wing pose, good composition, excellent look in the eye!

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• radz (3390)
• [2006-07-09 5:35]

Excellent inflight Tawny Eagle ,nice green b/g compleent the bird colour.TFS!

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• mrferrari (191)
• [2006-07-10 16:53]

Great mid-air shot! Your detail is incredible! Perfect job on the framing and the focus. Very impressive! TFS!

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• snowfalken (1780)
• [2006-07-11 19:02]

Hallo Adrian,

It looks indeed like an F 117 on its mission! I find it difficult to capture birds in full flight and never managed to get a decent shot. But you my friend prooved your skills in many pictures on TN including this one. The BG is wonderful, the colors are superb and composition great. There is no blur on the eagle although it was moving. Exposure and details are perfect, even in the shadows under the wings details are clearly visible! A wonderful job of a great artist! Very informative note too! Congratulations and TFS!

Regards,
Eddie

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• saggitario (58)
• [2006-07-27 17:43]

Wspaniale zdjecie. Kolory i ostrosc niesamowita. Zapewne to zasluga aparatu, ale bez fotografa nie bylo takiej fotki. Gratuluje i prosze o wiecej zdjec orlow. bye Agnieszka

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• RAP (7405)
• [2006-08-01 17:41]

Elegí esta imagen de tu colección Adrian, porque no es habitual una captura en vuelo con la nitidez, colorido y POV como esta... los detalles del plumaje y los rasgos del ave son impresionantes.
Una composición realmente perfecta.
Saludos... Ricardo

I chose this image of your collection Adrian, because is not habitual a capture in flight with the clearness, colorful and POV as this... the details of the plumage and the characteristics of the bird are impressive.
A really perfect composition.
Greetings... Ricardo

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• zakharii (30)
• [2006-08-17 9:03]
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How did you manage to capture it?:) Did you fly a plane nearby?

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• metcher (4239)
• [2006-08-28 3:22]

Hi, Adrian.
Very good flight shot. I like the composition giving bird enough room to fly. Excellent exposure and perfect BG. Sharp.

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• fserajian (222)
• [2007-01-21 16:07]

Hi Adrian,

This is a beautiful, sharp and well composed shot. I love the way this eagle stands against a green background. TFS

Fara

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• zumoduvas (2082)
• [2007-09-16 10:43]

Hello Adrian.

Excellent picture,nice composition and colors.

Regards.
JOse Luis.