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Posted by Mark Davies on August 20, 2009 at 6:29 PM
eagle is coming
A white tailed sea eagle taken with the Eagle Man of Norway, Ole Martin Dahl and a geezer called Danny( I have no card in my camera) Green.5 days in Norway in such wonderful scenery near Lauvsnes north west Norway and a few sea eagles for company was sheer magic. A dream of an experience not only to watch these wonderful creatures hunting but also to capture them in just perfect light and environment.


D3 , Sigma 500mm F4.5 at 5.6 Iso 400, 1/2500th sec, -3 EV

All C/C's welcome
Thanking you in advance
Posted by Lee Newman on August 20, 2009 at 6:36 PM
A superb action capture Mark, The spray behind the bird looks fantastic. :toast:

Lee
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 20, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Beautiful shot Mark :toast:

I would like to see the 8 or so little bright spots just above the water cloned out :rolleyes: bit thats maybe just me.

I would still love a chance to take a shot like that :wavey:
Posted by Brett Lewis on August 20, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Superb work Mark and I really like the awesome power captured in the action of this shot. I don't know that I would have bothered about the areas Ian mentions but now I look at them I'm inclined to agree..

Really very nice.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on August 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM
A cracking image anybody would love to have on their files, The spray really makes the image-great work

Dave :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 21, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Top end of Floan fjord first thing in the morning Mark - turn left out of the harbour and under the bridge?

Well executed shot by the looks of things matey, and as Dave says, the spray makes it a bit special :toast:

Looking forward to seeing more Mark...
Posted by Barry Southon on August 21, 2009 at 5:27 AM
Mark

A fantastic shot enhanced by the spray.
:wink:
Posted by Calum Dickson on August 21, 2009 at 5:41 AM
That is one you are going to be proud of for a very long time Mark. Absolutely superb work
:toast:
Calum
Posted by Peter Woods on August 21, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Well I think it has all been said...

Top Notch and definitely a Wall Hanger, well done :smile:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 21, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Hi Mark a great looking image.

Phil.

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Posted by Danny Green on August 21, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Hello Mark

I hate you :mad: next time I am going to chuck you over board. No seriously this is an awesome shot Mark the water spray, the position of the Eagle and the light, fantastic.

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Rob Ashton on August 21, 2009 at 8:01 AM
Superb Shot Mark.

Rob :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Beautiful shot Mark and just love the water spray. Think I agree with Ian about the light spots but that would only change it from 99.999% to 100% :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Liam Pauling on August 21, 2009 at 9:39 AM
A brilliant image, I love the light and exposure is perfect!

:toast:
Posted by Patrick De Paepe on August 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Hi Mark,

Congrats with the picture man, this is really a keeper :cool:
Respect man, the spray is making this capture to a TOP image :wink:

Greets
Posted by PhilH on August 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM
All I am going to say is brilliant.... you have used the light well to create something special, as said clone out the row of spots to lift it to another level (not something I normally advocate)

I now have so many places I want to go :frown: :eek:

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Posted by Richard Peters on August 22, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Fantastic water spray, really makes the shot something special :toast:
Posted by Austin Thomas on August 22, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Superb Mark, That is a benchmark image.

Austin
Posted by David Taylor on August 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Your great timing has captured this to perfection. Excellent indeed.

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Posted by David Kjaer on August 22, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Hi Mark

Super light and composition I think you have eclipsed your leader with this image!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on August 23, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Absolutely brilliant :eek:

Edwin Kats
Posted by Mark Davies on August 24, 2009 at 5:24 AM

Wow thanks all . I have a few keepers lets say .After a couple of days of 'stock' shots it was time to experiment .I do have another which I'm saving . For me the shot of a lifetime .My best shot? I'm yet to take that .LOL However , Patrick and Danny have seen it .
Patrick, fantastic to meet you , a super guy and superb photographer to boot. You Belgian B*&^%$D!LOL. I'll see you October.. That's a promise.Only this time the 600mm can be on a tripod.
Danny again thank you . Your F'in snoring needs medical treatment mate .'' Danny roll over mate , Danny ! Roll over mate ,For F%&k's sake Danny, 4 F'in hours I've had to put up with this now ROLL F'IN OVER!'' Ring any bells?
Oh and when it says in the display 'No card',it usually means dont bother shooting .Just think that burst probably contained the shot of the trip.
:wink:
It was one hell of an experience .Short of advertising please if you want to know more PM me.
Ole Martin Dahl a legend in his own Fjord and certainly in my eyes. The conservation work and his enthusiasm for his country and its wildlife is benchmark stuff.Hats off to you Ole .
"Eagle is coming ". How can those few simple words put the fear of God into you? Trust me they do.!
Thanks again all .
Posted by Guy Rogers on August 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Hello Mark.

Been looking at all these excellent eagle pictures and think you should give your self a pat on the back. As this is the best one out of them all.

Great capture Mark well done.



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