We have seen the Crested / Changeable Hawk Eagle (CHE) many times in the Indian wilderness and every sighting has provided some beautiful photo opportunities. We put together many of our sightings in our first post here. Our second post to include a CHE was in the series titled "If looks could kill". And the most popular post on the CHE was the one where it made an unsuccessful hunt.
Here's our latest sighting of this handsome raptor. This time we spotted the beautiful bird next to the jeep tracks as we were exiting the Bandipur forest. We were fortunate to observe it searching for its prey on the ground and within the minimum focusing distance of our 300mm f2.8 lens mounted with the 2x TC. This forced us to take most of our images with the D80 mounted with the 18-200mm lens, except for the first image below.
37 comments:
Truly awesome! The 1st one is my favorite. Love the sharpness of detail esp the yellow eye.
Awesome - Impressive
What a shot you got here ! Even on TC 2x the sharpness is great. I wonder with the new TC 2x by Nikon ...
simply stunning! What amazing creatures God has given us to enjoy
Very impressive .... both the bird and your photographs.
man, look at those eyes! they're fierce! he sure is one magnificent specimen! excellent captures! :)
Excellent work, congratulations.
What a difference the lens makes. The smooth bokeh of the 300 f2.8 makes the bird really stand out. Well captured.
Great serie, the first portrait is awseome ;)
Those eyes are amazing. A look that says, 'don't mess with me'
Excellent captures.
Excellent! The sharpness and the intense yellow eye in the first image is a stunner.
wow thomas! i love how you captured its gazing yellow eyes. =]
Striking image of a precious majestic bird!
These are absolutely outstanding, and you are right, "if looks could kill". How close were you to this beauty anyway? Really a very nice viewing~
Thomas,
We just visited the other posts you sited and enjoyed looking at your wonderful photos. Both my hubby and I love the CHE, though..I wouldn't want to be his prey,,what big eyes he has!!
Loved all your posts!
Fantastic photos!!!
Great 'head and shoulder' close-up.
I saw the dark morph last week end.
amazing eyes - they look like a movie villain character :)
gr8 shots as always
Wow, Beautiful shots.
first of all the bird looks very stylish and the images have portrayed it beautifully! merry christmas!
Stunning! Great shots of a spectacular bird.
Beautiful details in these pictures. Awesome stare and impressive eyes.
just look at its eyes..what pictures..seen them a couple of times, but never so close..thanks for sharing
Thomas: Wonderful captures of such a fun bird.
what a pride look!
very impressive look! I especially liked the first photo!
HI Thomas,
Just wanted to wish a Merry Christmas and happy new year! See you next year!
Excellent captures, Thomas! This eagle is awesome and it is apparent to be quite aware of himself.
Thomas surreal, and what a nice yellow eye. Excellent sharpness. Well done.
Thomas, another year passed, and it was great one. I want to wish you happy holidays, lots of love, joy, happiness and of course good health. Happy new year.
Also, want to thank you for all your nice comments on my blog through out the year.
Take care my friend.
Anna :)
I wish to you and your family Merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful new year
Amazing portraots! Absolutely stunning yellow eye!
Merry Christmas to you and Your Family from Poland!
What a fearesome eye.
Seasons Grettings Thomas to you and all those close to you. FAB.
Merry Christmas !
Fantastic photos as usual, I especially enjoyed the mongoose pictures.
up close and personal. thanks for sharing your gift of photos.
Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year!!
Fabulous set of shots!
Merry Christmas, Thomas.
That first pic is mind blowing.. Superb details and sharpness!
Regards,
Angad Achappa
simply stunning Thomas
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