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National Bird Of Zambia And Zimbabwe


National Bird Of Zambia And Zimbabwe
Photo Information
Copyright: Srikumar Balial (Hotelcalifornia) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1519 W: 24 N: 2225] (14408)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-05-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D5200, Tamron AF70-300mmF/4-5.6Di-LD-MACRO 1:2
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds Of Kruger National Park Through My Eyes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2014-08-07 2:54
Viewed: 3714
Points: 23
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have captured this "African Fish Eagle" picture at the time of Sunrise at Skukuza;Kruger National Park.


The African Fish Eagle(Haliaeetus vocifer) is a large species of Eagle that is found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water occur that have an abundant food supply.

IT IS THE NATIONAL BIRD OF ZIMBABWE,ZAMBIA AND SOUTH SUDAN.

Like all sea Eagle species pairs,this one consists of a white-headed one.These are an ancient lineage of sea Eagle,and as such have dark talons,beaks,and eyes.

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves Order:Falconiformes
Family:Accipitridae
Genus:Haliaeetus
Species:H.vocifer(Daudin 1800)

The African Fish Eagle is a large bird,and the female at 3.2-3.6 Kg is larger than the male at 2-2.5 Kg.The African Fish Eagle is absent from arid areas with little surface water.

FOR MORE ABOUT THIS SPECIES,YOU MAY VISIT-Wikipedia(SOURCE)
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Hello Srikumar!
A very good shot of this beautiful bird of prey against the blue sky. Sharpness and details are not ideal probably because of large distance involved between your subject and camera's lens. Moreover sunlight direction wasn't in your favor. Wish you a desired shot next time.Thanks for sharing,
Best Regards,
AKBAR

hallo Sri
nice pixture of this bird in the tree
good details and lovely colours
yhanks gr lou

Hello Srikumar,
I am impressed by the magnificent sharpness and details of this image. The composition is wonderful. Very nice colors and outstanding clarity. It is a superb photo with amazing clarity. Lovely contrast against the background.
Marius.

Srikumar,
Cannot agree with Akbar-Ali-Asif; nature does not "pose" for us. We have to do the best we can and that's all.
This is a HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE image.
The details, colours and B/G are 10/10. GREAT NOTES TOO.
Best and most kind regards,
Mario.
P.S. Thanks for the "tip" re: who to contact ... my "-----".

Hello Srikumar,
The details in the dark parts are indeed not total. The light was not optimal. But it is not always possible to photograph in the ideal circumstances. The pose of the bird is attractive and your timing was exact. Good composition and a nice blue sky in the background.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Srikumar. A very good shot. Colours are good and strong. Probably the best shot you'll get from a difficult POV. Well done! TFS Trevor

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 0 N: 439] (3410)
  • [2014-08-07 12:44]

Hi Srikumar,

Very nice action shot, great mpose of the African Fish Eagle.
Not evident with the tree, very good détails and sharpness.
The colors are superb and the B/G is splendid.
TFS.
My best regards.
john vantighem

Ciao Srikumar, great capture of fantastic bird, splendid sharpness, fine details and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2014-08-07 16:14]

Hi Srikumar,the pic is a bit confused but good,a difficult pose and location,interesting post about the symbol bird,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

Hello Srikumar!
照的很漂亮 很美麗的老鷹 也很清晰
說真的喜歡你的相片 尤其他的範園很廣泛 有很多不同的東西嘗試
這來說也是未來大師級攝影師要具備的條件之ㄧ 很恭喜你
構圖也很美麗 真是好看
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Hello Srikumar

Difficult light but a magical moment,
the expressive pose of this African Fish Eagle
and your POV on it they give dynamism to the photo, TFS

Asbed

Hi Srikumar,

The birds are well placed in the frame. The point of view is showing the details and the colors of the birds. The good luminosity is enhancing the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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