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Proper Bird!

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Posted by Andy Astbury on February 19, 2013 at 5:00 AM
Proper Bird!
Just been trawling through some older stock files and found this, so I thought I'd post it just to show Nelly Burton what a proper raptor looks like :biggrin: :biggrin: :wink:

1/500th @ f7.1 +2/3 EV
ISO 1000
D3+300-800 @ 750mm

The eagle isn't voluntarily sharing with the Raven, it just knows it's got no option - but if it was a Goldie then the Raven would be no where in sight - smart birds Ravens!
Posted by Neil Burton on February 19, 2013 at 5:08 AM
Funny looking buzzard, shame the raven is not more visible eye wise.... but I know about birds and their ability to do stupid things.

The shot is of course detailed and rightly processed. Maybe I need a trip to Norway one of these winters. :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on February 19, 2013 at 5:20 AM
Nah Neil - taking its eye off the eagle to look at the camera would be a really stupid thing for the Raven to do - quickest way for it to roll down the curtain and join the "Choir Invisibule" :wink:
Posted by Neil Burton on February 19, 2013 at 5:24 AM
Would make a great shot though eh ;) Did you try whistling? :biggrin:
Posted by Neil Burton on February 19, 2013 at 5:30 AM
Would make a great shot though eh ;) Did you try whistling? :biggrin:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on February 19, 2013 at 6:23 AM
Ello Polly, beautiful plumage, lovely bird, pining for the fjords Mr A? At least it's not a Norwegian Blue! :biggrin:

Nice one Andy :toast:

Just heading off to colder climates, talk when I get back.

All the best.
Steve
Posted by keith mitchell on February 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Andy getting back to your image that's a magnificent bird in a snow storm recon it looks great.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on February 19, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Excellent image indeed.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Barry Southon on February 20, 2013 at 4:31 AM
Andy

They don't come much better do they?

Posted by David Sewell on February 20, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Great image, Andy. Bet you got cold getting that one!

David
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on February 21, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Cracking shot Andy, love the falling snow :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Phil Ellard on February 23, 2013 at 5:46 PM
:wavey: wonderful matey :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Look blooming freezing mate, good effort :wink:

Bob :smile: