Eagle Eye

<< Previous Next >>
Eagle Eye
Photo Information
Copyright: Nico van Gijsen (Nico) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 1 N: 332] (1313)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-27
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 170 - 500 APO
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-12 1:49
Viewed: 1256
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Majestically and sharp eyed this African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) strikes the familiar pose on a branch overlooking the Kwai River in the wilderness just outside of Botswana's Chobe national Park. The Tswana people call it Ntshu - the "Bird of the Enemy" - the reason being that its dung was used superstitionally to keep enemies away. Probably the most beautifull of all eagles, it is found near the waterways and rivers of Africa. You may also look at my earlier posting of this magnificent bird.
thistle, coasties has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Superb shot Nico!
The composition with this tree trunk is almost perfect, details very good.
This fellow looks really beautiful.
I like it very much.
WELL DONE!

Hi NIco!
What a pose! Marvellous and lordly!
Splendid photo!

I love the intense look in his eye you've captured. The tree branches frame this shot well. Very regal looking bird.

This is a very grand looking bird. Good POV. You have even got the catchlight in the eye. Head is a bit over expoesd, but nice work all the same. Well done.

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF