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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Bonelli's Eagle

This captive Bonelli's Eagle was photographed during a raptor show at the Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa just before it rained. They are similar to the African Eagle and can be found in Africa, Asia and Europe. I was sitting in the front row which allowed for the nice tight head shots.

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011515DSC_8766 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 800, 1/30, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

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011515DSC_8767 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 800, 1/25, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

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011515DSC_8768 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 800, 1/30, f5.3

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011515DSC_8774 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 220mm, ISO 800, 1/30, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

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011515DSC_8776 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 200mm, ISO 800, 1/30, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

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011515DSC_8778 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 210mm, ISO 800, 1/25, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

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011515DSC_8787 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 800, 1/30, f5.3, fill flash with diffuser on SB910

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Mar 01, 2015 at 08:28 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bonelli's Eagle

Morris, I wonder why you did not post a full bird shot? I see you were shooting around 6-feet with extremely slow SS. I know you used a flash but it did not seem to help improve detail

1 motion blur such nothing appears in focus

2 a little better than 1

3 not an attractive pose most of the image is soft

4 better detail of the top of the head....just not enough eye for me

5 Better than 4

6. in terms of IQ the best of the set

7. great eyes but the soft beak kind of cancels the great eyes

Ted

Mar 01, 2015 at 08:50 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bonelli's Eagle

That looks like one formidable hunter. My guess as to why it was shot the way you did was to eliminate zoo/aviary elements. I love the look in 5...all business. I wish I understood the intricacies of flash the way you do....I'm at a total loss when it comes to that. Ted makes some good points, if you could do it differently, would you? Or do you like the artistry of the images more than attempting to get tip of bill to top of head all in focus?
Eric

Mar 01, 2015 at 09:03 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bonelli's Eagle

Cool set of a rarely posted species Morris. Ted has some good suggestions. My picks are 4,5 and 7. #6 is sharp but the bird doesn't have enough head turn to engage the viewer imo. TFS this rare one.

Mar 01, 2015 at 09:05 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bonelli's Eagle

Nice close ups Morris.

Mar 01, 2015 at 01:04 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bonelli's Eagle

Morris,
You are master with that 80-400.
Gary

Mar 01, 2015 at 04:07 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bonelli's Eagle

Ted ellis wrote:
Morris, I wonder why you did not post a full bird shot? I see you were shooting around 6-feet with extremely slow SS. I know you used a flash but it did not seem to help improve detail

1 motion blur such nothing appears in focus

2 a little better than 1

3 not an attractive pose most of the image is soft

4 better detail of the top of the head....just not enough eye for me

5 Better than 4

6. in terms of IQ the best of the set

7. great eyes but the soft beak kind of cancels the great eyes

Ted

Hi Ted,

There are no motion blurred images in this set, simply limited DOF as it was very dark and my old equipment is ISO limited or you would be complain of noise.

Also, a subject dose not have to be entirely sharp and you can move the viewers eyes around using DOF. We clearly have different taste and that's fine and one of the things that makes art interesting.

I appreciate your point of view. Please do not hesitate to comment.

Morris

Mar 01, 2015 at 08:36 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bonelli's Eagle

Beautiful shots Morris, 5 and 6 are my favorite.

Mar 01, 2015 at 08:41 PM

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eyelaser wrote:
That looks like one formidable hunter. My guess as to why it was shot the way you did was to eliminate zoo/aviary elements. I love the look in 5...all business. I wish I understood the intricacies of flash the way you do....I'm at a total loss when it comes to that. Ted makes some good points, if you could do it differently, would you? Or do you like the artistry of the images more than attempting to get tip of bill to top of head all in focus?
Eric

The big challenge was the low light level and my old camera body that will produce annoying noise levels at high ISO so I had to shoot wide open. I like to shoot at around f8 to get more of the face in focus though I do like to use shallow DOF to place the viewer's attention on the eyes. I've never cared about a sharp beak, it's just an ugly appendage while the eyes are the entrance to the sole. I agree 5 is a scary stare.

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Herb Houghton wrote:
Cool set of a rarely posted species Morris. Ted has some good suggestions. My picks are 4,5 and 7. #6 is sharp but the bird doesn't have enough head turn to engage the viewer imo. TFS this rare one.

Thank you Herb

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KCollett wrote:
Nice close ups Morris.

Thank you Ken

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Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Morris,
You are master with that 80-400.
Gary

Thank you Garry,
Someone will need to take over that role when my new lens arrives.

Morris

Mar 01, 2015 at 08:42 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bonelli's Eagle

These are intimidating glares you've captured Morris. I like 4, 5, and 6 best of the bunch. I think you did well given the low light and required shutter speeds; my eye moves around appropriately enough.

Mar 01, 2015 at 10:08 PM

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onegreatcity wrote:
These are intimidating glares you've captured Morris. I like 4, 5, and 6 best of the bunch. I think you did well given the low light and required shutter speeds; my eye moves around appropriately enough.

Thank you Cam,

I agree with your picks

Morris

Mar 02, 2015 at 08:28 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bonelli's Eagle

A very nice job on the exposures Morris. 5 and 6 are the picks for the litter for me ~ Ron

Mar 02, 2015 at 06:51 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Bonelli's Eagle

Morris, you brought out the mean calculating personality of this raptor/predator!

Mar 03, 2015 at 12:25 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Bonelli's Eagle

Interesting comments and perspectives from both sides!!
Does this bird go by another name, because when I saw your shots I thought it was a Martial eagle, which I have seen in Africa.
Don

Mar 03, 2015 at 04:01 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Bonelli's Eagle

Interesting comments and perspectives from both sides!!
Does this bird go by another name, because when I saw your shots I thought it was a Martial eagle, which I have seen in Africa.
Don

Mar 03, 2015 at 04:02 PM


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