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Posted by E.J. Peiker on Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:06 am

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Bateleur Eagle - Serengeti, Tanzania
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I'm all messed up on the time zones since I went through a complete clock reversal - I think I'm posting early - sorry about that but I won't have time to post tomorrow morning. This Eagle was the last thing we photographed one night before returning to our camp. A gorgeous bird.
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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:08 am
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Nice light, BG and perch
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by George Fellingham on Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:03 am
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A gorgeous bird and good shot, of course. This looks like a juvenile just changing to adult colors - there is a
mix of brown feathers where an adult would have all-grey shoulders, looking at my copy of the SASOL "Birds of
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Very nice image!! :wink:
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by Steve Metildi on Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:33 am
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Wow, great light on the background and it landed on a great perch. Excellent EJ.

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by abiggs on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:16 am
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EJ, this is an awesome shot. Great perch, and not normal to see this eagle so close to the ground out in the Serengeti.

I am looking forward to seeing more from our trip...

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by Rob Palmer on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:25 am
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Wonderful shot. Definitely makes me want to make the africa trip sometime in my life.
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by KK Hui on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:47 am
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Great light and a great capture, EJ!
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by juanli on Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:49 am
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Yes, Gorgeous bird, beautiful BG, and stunning image too.
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by Andy Trowbridge on Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:07 am
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Lovely image EJ, great bkgrd and light!
 

by Neil Fitzgerald on Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:10 am
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A very impressive bird. Love the similar tones in bird and perch. I imagine it could be quite well camouflaged.
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by Jim Urbach on Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:43 am
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Lovely, EJ. I've never seen one so low.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:44 am
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Dave and I love these Eagles and their wobbly flight pattern E.J. You were indeed lucky to get one so close to the ground and this is a stunning shot in such sweet African light. Superb!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D
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by Kim Steininger on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:00 am
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Great shot of a bird I've never seen! Really love the warm tones. Very nice E.J.! 8)
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Awesome, EJ!

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by DC on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:21 am
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This is my second favourite raptor and one I do not have any decent shots of :evil: :evil:

Absolutely love this one though EJ. Unusual to see then perch so low. Great stuff.
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by NDCheryl on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:26 am
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Great portrait in wonderful light.
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by Georgina Salup on Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:46 am
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Awesome shot, EJ! Excellent detail, gorgeous light and incredible composition. I think we'll be seing great ones from Tanzania.
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Nice to see you back posting EJ!!!!!!! A gorgeous bird indeed!

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by Christopher Dodds on Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:00 am
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No, a gorgeous capture of a gorgeous bird. Outstanding!
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