Eagle-eyes

From this close close-up, can anyone tell me what species this is?

Strange question for this forum, but it really bothers me that I

can't remember!

 

Thanks!

It's a beautiful picture, the grain, contrast and colour are wonderful but the image appears not to have sharp focus. I guess this may have been the scanning?

 

BTW It looks like a Tawny Eagle to me, however I'm not sure.

Afraid not... The bird was apparantly quite nervous and moved around a lot. Since I really wanted to try a real close-up, that meant continuously focussing. Clearly the focus wasn't perfect when I pushed the button.

you've got some very nice animal shots. congrats! what about a golden eagle? ciao

the beauty of furious hack....brillient...

I think you used a flash, what type did you use? I am a Minolta photographer too, and I often wonder what settings are good for indoor photography, and what type of flash to use with a telephoto lens. Love the pictures, all of the birds, by the way!

No flash used Menno. It just was a late afternoon on a sunny day and it is shot outside.