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0.1 sec from strike

0.1 sec from strike

White-tailed Eagle about to strike. Yes, I did get the strike and many subsequent shots, but this pose is the most dynamic...
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White-tailed Eagle about to strike. Yes, I did get the strike and many subsequent shots, but this pose is the most dynamic
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camera

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

settings

settings

Aperture f/10 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 420/1

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upload_date

Aug, 2015

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232

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+43

Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Superb Composition

+3

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Magnificent Capture

Peer Award

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

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Amazing capture! Color, clarity, composition are spot on; couple that with the posture of the Eagle and it's focus on the prey and you have a real beauty here. This image has me spotting the position of the prey in my mind and imaging the next frame. Well done!

Love this shot!!

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