White-bellied Sea Eagle

Fred · 19th January 2005

Sharing some shots a the White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), comments are most welcome.

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Fred · 19th January 2005

joeyao · 19th January 2005

Excellent shots

flaemer · 19th January 2005

im in awe..................................

wheels · 19th January 2005

Fantastic exposures!! Sharp and nice colors

It will be super if the fella is carrying something on it feet for the last pic.

Newguy69 · 19th January 2005

Excellent shots Fred!

Pic 1 is my favourite. Please keep those great photos coming in.

Cheers

kross · 19th January 2005

wow....sharp! great shots!

Allan Teo · 19th January 2005

Excellent shots..

The combination of perfect sunlight and low flying eagles
is not an everyday occurance.

Following the eagle in that dive is not easy and I am
guessing you are using a lens at least 300MM.

I am interested to know the camera and lens you
were using if you don't mind revealing it.

Allan

Madcat II · 20th January 2005

those are great Fred

... reminded me of our bird outing

afbug · 20th January 2005

Wah the 1st pic look like a Northrop Grumman B2 bomber!

wkcheah76 · 20th January 2005

heheheh very cool stuff! I keep getting the exposures wrong for these guys. FYI, the eagles can be observed at very close range at Kranji Dam area. There is a Kranji Mangrove track, they love to land there too. Best place to shoot them is at the park facing the inland water body. Just opposite the carpark and bus stop. There is open space where you can observe them swooping down to catch fish. Fred's probably got a pro body, tempting me to get back there to shoot them in action! There are sunda peckers, kingfishers of all kinds in that area, not to mention the flock of kites..

Fred · 20th January 2005

Thank you all for the kind comments, really appreciate it. Was bless with good lighting and clear blue sky. Happy shooting everyone!

Originally Posted by Allan Teo

I am interested to know the camera and lens you
were using if you don't mind revealing it.

Sure can, was using 300mm + 2x + D2H.

Originally Posted by Madcat II

reminded me of our bird outing

You're right man! That was a fantastic day... taking about that, I've yet to process those shots from the field.... oops.

wkcheah76, Thanks for the tip.

Allan Teo · 20th January 2005

Originally Posted by Fred

Thank you all for the kind comments, really appreciate it. Was bless with good lighting and clear blue sky. Happy shooting everyone!

Sure can, was using 300mm + 2x + D2H.

You're right man! That was a fantastic day... taking about that, I've yet to process those shots from the field.... oops.

wkcheah76, Thanks for the tip.

Ah D2h, look what wonderful photos a 4 MegaPix can
take.

With the super high speed focus and save to memory
speed, lots of action subjects can be taken easily.

I think it is a very good camera now
to buy since the D2X is coming out.. I have been
playing with D2X, the 12MP may
be too large actually for 'casual' non-pro birding..

The D2H/D2X camera is super duper fast..

When uncompressed , the large D2X Raw files
is a big TAX on the poor CPU.... I hear Win2003
Server patched to behave like a workstation
would cope much better.

The estimated price of D2h from
adorama.com is around $3200 SG
with a bunch of things.

I think this would be
a great buy if that is available and
give everyone a taste of 'Pro' body.

I hear Cathay is selling still at SG$5000++

The D2X would be priced very much
higher.

Allan

Garion · 20th January 2005

Superb shots Fred!!!

The low angle of lighting certainly helps. No. 2 & also No. 3 takes the cake for me. Nice going mate!

jbma · 20th January 2005

Very nice indeed Fred. Especially the nice blue sky. Very seldom do you get this combination.

skfoo · 20th January 2005

Nice details and lightings. Well done!

ericpooi · 20th January 2005

I am new to this forum and was impressed by the photos being posted!!

Personally I like 5 the best... The angle was taken perfectly with great composure, it really exaggerate the diving motion and the space in front for the eagle really helps a lot in expressing that. The claws seems to express that a kill is imminent! Truly a "pro" photo!!!

Care to share whether you increase the EV for most of your shots? I could imagine the backgound must be a little too bright to fool the camera.... :-)

LeeDan · 20th January 2005

Originally Posted by wkcheah76

heheheh very cool stuff! I keep getting the exposures wrong for these guys. FYI, the eagles can be observed at very close range at Kranji Dam area. There is a Kranji Mangrove track, they love to land there too. Best place to shoot them is at the park facing the inland water body. Just opposite the carpark and bus stop. There is open space where you can observe them swooping down to catch fish. Fred's probably got a pro body, tempting me to get back there to shoot them in action! There are sunda peckers, kingfishers of all kinds in that area, not to mention the flock of kites..

Want to go shoot them again!!!.. but must check for good wheather first.. Ah! just got flash hope to pick out those peckers a little better!! this time round

wkcheah76 · 20th January 2005

Originally Posted by LeeDan

Want to go shoot them again!!!.. but must check for good wheather first.. Ah! just got flash hope to pick out those peckers a little better!! this time round

As Allan said.. D2H D2H D2H D2H ... and espn says.. BUY BUY BUY!!! hehehhe

bonfire · 20th January 2005

Another great series!

19th January 2005	#1
Fred Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,240	White-bellied Sea Eagle Sharing some shots a the White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), comments are most welcome. 1. 2. 3. 4.

19th January 2005	#2
Fred Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,240	5.

19th January 2005	#5
wheels Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: LONG KAO Posts: 903	Fantastic exposures!! Sharp and nice colors It will be super if the fella is carrying something on it feet for the last pic. __________________ My Almost Daily Shooting

19th January 2005	#6
Newguy69 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Third rock from the Sun Posts: 1,773	Excellent shots Fred! Pic 1 is my favourite. Please keep those great photos coming in. Cheers __________________ The place where I can spread my wings, and soar the sky at dawn - I belong

19th January 2005	#7
kross Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: earth Posts: 1,270	wow....sharp! great shots! __________________ flickr me.... exposure medium: 95% film, 5% sensor

19th January 2005	#3
joeyao Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 755	Excellent shots

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flaemer Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 275	im in awe..................................

19th January 2005	#8
Allan Teo Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 512	Excellent shots.. The combination of perfect sunlight and low flying eagles is not an everyday occurance. Following the eagle in that dive is not easy and I am guessing you are using a lens at least 300MM. I am interested to know the camera and lens you were using if you don't mind revealing it. Allan

20th January 2005	#9
Madcat II Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: this world is not my home Posts: 826	those are great Fred ... reminded me of our bird outing

20th January 2005	#10
afbug Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Planet SG™ Posts: 487	Wah the 1st pic look like a Northrop Grumman B2 bomber! __________________ Manchester United = :devil:

20th January 2005	#11
wkcheah76 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tanah Merah, Singapore Posts: 2,467	heheheh very cool stuff! I keep getting the exposures wrong for these guys. FYI, the eagles can be observed at very close range at Kranji Dam area. There is a Kranji Mangrove track, they love to land there too. Best place to shoot them is at the park facing the inland water body. Just opposite the carpark and bus stop. There is open space where you can observe them swooping down to catch fish. Fred's probably got a pro body, tempting me to get back there to shoot them in action! There are sunda peckers, kingfishers of all kinds in that area, not to mention the flock of kites.. __________________ "A closet Nykon lover"

20th January 2005	#14
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	Superb shots Fred!!! The low angle of lighting certainly helps. No. 2 & also No. 3 takes the cake for me. Nice going mate! __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

20th January 2005	#15
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	Very nice indeed Fred. Especially the nice blue sky. Very seldom do you get this combination.

20th January 2005	#16
skfoo Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,186	Nice details and lightings. Well done!

20th January 2005	#17
ericpooi Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 535	I am new to this forum and was impressed by the photos being posted!! Personally I like 5 the best... The angle was taken perfectly with great composure, it really exaggerate the diving motion and the space in front for the eagle really helps a lot in expressing that. The claws seems to express that a kill is imminent! Truly a "pro" photo!!! Care to share whether you increase the EV for most of your shots? I could imagine the backgound must be a little too bright to fool the camera.... :-)

20th January 2005	#20
bonfire Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 304	Another great series!