Young white-tailed eagle
Mar, 2016Views
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Contest Finalist in Animals With Wings Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Winter Wildlife Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Majestic Eagles Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Wildlife In Remote Places Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Eagles Or Owls Photo Contest
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Location
This photo was taken in Estonia, near the Matsalu Bay, one of the most important wetland bird areas in Europe.Time
Picture was taken before the noon.Lighting
Unfortunately the light on this photo was from left side of the subject leaving the bird in to a shadow.Equipment
Canon 7D Mark II + TC 1.4X III + Canon 400mm f5.6Inspiration
White-tailed eagles are listed in Estonian IUCN Red List. They have been a rare sight for decades but in recent years the numbers are growing.Editing
Shadow areas were raised. Photo was cropped from landscape to portrait.In my camera bag
As I'm a nature and wildlife photographer I almost always carry a long lens - 400mm to 600mm accompanied by 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. In my bag there is also a 24-70mm lens for landscapes.Feedback
Be patient and keep your eyes open. In resent years I have spotted those eagles often sitting on rock by the sea. If you notice the eagle on a certain location on multiple days this location could be a good spot to go really early in the morning and hide and wait for the eagle to come. I have had situations where the bird has been so close that I had trouble fitting it in to the frame.
