Magnificent


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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.
24/01/2010 - 19:45matwhittington
CategoryPets / Captive animals
Shutter Speed1/400
Aperturef/4.5
LensN/A
ISO800
Focal Length150mm
Views/Likes87/0

Mike-P

Link Posted 24/01/2010 - 20:13
Nice capture, lovely looking bird.
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tomkeet

Link Posted 24/01/2010 - 21:30
Lovely capture with great detail.
Regards
Tom

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goggalee

Link Posted 25/01/2010 - 01:13
Absolutely beautiful!
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paulgee20

Link Posted 25/01/2010 - 02:58
Absolutely excellent shot Mat


Paul


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matwhittington

Link Posted 25/01/2010 - 06:25
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

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

Mark

Jumbo48

Link Posted 28/01/2010 - 14:18
What a beautiful shot I love the stare that birds of prey have
Regards John/Jumbo

Jimpy

Link Posted 01/03/2010 - 20:02
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

Link Posted 11/04/2010 - 17:02
i think this is the best close up youve done its just a great shot really is
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morpheus71

Link Posted 02/09/2010 - 23:50
Excellent capture - the detail is brilliant, fascinating creatures
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