Magnificent

by matwhittington

I was at Banham's Zoo yesterday. Truly a dark and murky day making for some challenging captures... I was disproportionately delighted to come across the fantastic Bald Eagle here with no bars, glass or wire holding him back... I was travelling light so this was with the Sigma 70-300mm. ISO 800 and hand-held.
Uploaded24/01/2010 - 19:45
CategoryPets / Captive animals
Shutter Speed1/400
Aperturef/4.5
LensN/A
ISO800
Focal Length150mm
Views/Likes87/0

Mike-P
Posted 24/01/2010 - 20:13 Link
Nice capture, lovely looking bird.
tomkeet
Posted 24/01/2010 - 21:30 Link
Lovely capture with great detail.
Regards
Tom

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goggalee
Posted 25/01/2010 - 01:13 Link
Absolutely beautiful!
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paulgee20
Posted 25/01/2010 - 02:58 Link
Absolutely excellent shot Mat


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matwhittington
Posted 25/01/2010 - 06:25 Link
Thanks everyone - A really beautiful bird. In fact I can recommend Banham's Zoo if anyone is ever in the area (Norwich). Quite a decent place. I took a load of shots (of varying quality) so no doubt one or two more will appear here...

Cheers

Mat W
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wooly
Posted 25/01/2010 - 11:48 Link
Great work

Mark
Jumbo48
Posted 28/01/2010 - 14:18 Link
What a beautiful shot I love the stare that birds of prey have
Regards John/Jumbo
Jimpy
Posted 01/03/2010 - 20:02 Link
Love this bird although it has been captive for a long time it has never lost its penetrating stare. Have virtually the same shot as this. Will post shortly.
Jim

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puma
Posted 11/04/2010 - 17:02 Link
i think this is the best close up youve done its just a great shot really is
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morpheus71
Posted 02/09/2010 - 23:50 Link
Excellent capture - the detail is brilliant, fascinating creatures

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