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Dude that is one of the best nature shots I have ever seen! You should submit to National Geographic. This must have been shot with a film camera, Yes?
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Me quedo sin palabras al contemplar esta imagen. Fantastica captura captando la imagen en el instante preciso con una nitidez y una limpieza asombrosas.
Una maravilla, enhorabuena.
Well done Miguel. I hope you are very happy with this photo. The sharpness and timing leave nothing to be desired. Your finger, equipment and eyes complement eachother well.
I can't belive someone gave you 4/4 for this shot. They must have been nude fans. Ah well, I give you 7/7. I would however, love to have seen the full span of the wings. That's not reason enough for me to deduct anything from the 7/7 though.
Miguel, your passion for the photography of avian species shows through in every aspect of this image. In fact, this is one of the very best images I've ever seen, in any genre of photography. This is a capture of nature and the cycle of life as telling as any I've ever layed eyes on. There is no one I've ever known or ever heard of that works harder to capture birds of all kinds at the perfect moment like you do, and you are rewarded time and time again with world-class exceptional images that define your subjects. This is surely one of the best avian images ever captured, as are several in your vast portfolios. It is absolutely flawless.
I can't understand why you would subject the image to silly, meaningless numeric ratings when you, I and everyone who sees this masterpeice knows already how good it is. Anyone who could rate this as average, is suffering from incredible jealosy and acting selfishly and immaturely.
So, congrats on another fabulous addition to what I already consider my favorite avian collection. Best wishes in the pursuit of nature and the decisive moment.
Yes low rates on good pics , needs to be delt with , Ive had my fair share of them, I dont think it looks good for anyone to have a shot with low ratings on them , when they are 6 or 7 in quality. They should be removed by a moderator.
Congrats on a Masterpiece Miguel! Robert
First of all, thanks for sharing this with us.... I can t believe someome would give a 5 or even a 6 to this photo. I also can t immagine how long you must have been waiting and working to get shoots like this one. It s breathtaking on every aspect.
A true masterpiece in nature photography
Thank you
Miguel: It does not get much better than this. Absolutely amazing capture! This has a 3D effect as well. Ditto to what Marc Adamus stated as well. An award winning image.
On further inspection I can see one fault, the blown highlights on the left side of the bird and fish. Doesn't change the original rating of 7/7 though but nobody else has been able to point out any negatives.
This is a great nature photo. Could you provide some additional information how did you managed to get this shot? Is this a natural thing, these birds catch their food this way? Or was that a dead fish floating on the water?
que te puedo decir.....7/7
simplemente un referente a seguir, mis fotos no estᮠen ese camino-estilo, pero cada vez que veo una de estas tuyas amo m᳠la fotografia y los animales.
miguel, 8 day sin a blind. very patient. i would give anything to be able to devote that much time to my lifelong dream and pation... wildlife photography. well done on this shot. after getting this shot i can picture you going nuts in your blind like you just won the super bowl! L.O.L.!!
Felicitaciones Miguel. Es la mejor foto, en todos los sentidos, que he visto en mucho tiempo, como seguidor de tu increiblente buen trabajo creo que con esta foto
ya es imposible superarlo, Saludos
Miguel, this is inspiring, this is excellence, this is photography at its best and your effort is clearly shown here, well rewarded 8 days...wow... 7/7
I have seen many images of eagles pulling fish out of the water over the years to the point where I've grown bored with the concept. Then I came across this one and I have to say you certainly have out done your-self.
This is just one of the most breathtaking photographs I have ever seen. I have seen the full-frame version at your website and think you made the right decision in cropping it to enhance the amazing detail of the catch.
fantastica Miguel
leo que ocho dias en el hide para conseguirla, pero lo conseguiste, la foto es magnifica en todos los sentidos, felicidades por tu trabajo,
Miguel, was this one shot of a series/burst of shots? or was this just one shot and you absolutely nailed it? Also, do you regulary sell your photographs?
What is there to add... this is my favorite image in Miguel's outstanding portfolio and one of the best wildlife shots I've seen. The framing (or cropping as the case may be), technical perfection and immediacy of the moment combine here to create something special.
Onoe of the best if not the best avian picture I've ever seen .. can only echo the comments on the low markings on this..just brilliant the framing focus DOF are all outstanding.
Miguel.... this is the most stunning shot I have seen of this type of action, and there are many out there of rapters catching fish. What adds to the impact is the way you have cropped it so tightly whilst maintaining total action. The clarity and colour is superb. Well done and thanks for sharing.
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