White Bellied Sea Eagle (captive)

Posted by Griffin on Sat Oct 25, 2003 7:39 am

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Subject: White-bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster
Gender: Unknown
Location: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG)
Date: October-19-2003
Technical: EOS-10D, EF300mm f/2.8 L USM, EF2x II TC, f/8, ISO400

I have seen quite a few times WBSE in the wild, but I have never been so up-close and "personal". This bird-of-prey is so magificant I could not simply put my finger off the shutter. Jim Ades Raptor Sanctuary in KFBG keeps a number of raptors which are either wounded or lost ability to survive in the wild. KFBG opens throughout the year free to public.

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by Dennis Olivero on Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:28 am

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What an incredible bird and exposure looks great. Very sharp.. I think if the head was a little lower in the frame and to the right it would be an even stronger image then it stands.. nice work!

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by KK Hui on Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:38 am

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The shadow casted by the cage wire is a distraction here. Woudn't it be better if you do away with the 2x and instead place you lens upfront close to the cage?! :roll:

A good shot nonetheless, Griffin!

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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:40 am

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Cool bird - a little tight on top.

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by Alan Murphy on Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:59 am

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Griff

The shadows from the bars on the cage do distract from this beautiful bird. The point of the bill is lost in the black BG, Its sharp and well exposed and your right, Its a magnificant bird.

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by Bill Whala on Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:53 am

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A very majestic looking eagle. The intense look is captivating. I wish for a little more separation between the tip of the beak and the background.

A very nice portrait!!

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by T Williams on Sat Oct 25, 2003 10:04 am

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Very nice. I too would like the tip of the bill a little more visible, but this is still a good shot!

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by Griffin on Sat Oct 25, 2003 10:32 am

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Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I think KK may be right, it may be better if I get closer. However, the foreground wire is not seen at the distance. However, the shadow was casted by the harsh 1000 sunlight from above.

Here is another one, which is not chosen for I think it should be in portrait:

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by Heather Forcier on Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:39 pm

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A magnificent looking bird. The image is a bit dark for my taste, but can be lightened up using levels (mid-tones) or curves. I like the second post as well except for the prominent shadows of the bill and what I assume is the cage bars. I find the contrast between the very dark background and the well lit bird kind of neat.

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by AlexC on Sun Oct 26, 2003 6:10 pm

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What a bird, what a bird!!! I hate that cage!!!!

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by Anthony Medici on Sun Oct 26, 2003 9:50 pm