Camera used: Canon EOS 40D
Lens used: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM
Shooting Information:
Shot in- RAW
Exposure – Manual
Shutter Speed – 1/500
Aperture Value – F7.1
Metering – Spot
ISO – 200
Focal Length – 310mm
Software Used:
Canon Digital Photo Professional
Adobe Photoshop
FEATURED IN CLOSEUPS IN NATURE
FEATURED IN THE BIRDS

Book Information:
Preview Book Zoo Photography – Getting Results
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Age 44 living in Oxfordshire, UK. I have a love for wildlife and an interest in photography, I try and bring these two elements together in the production of my images. I hope you enjoy. Mark.
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Comments
Very unusual bird. I’ve never seen one or heard of them. Excellent photo.
Thank you Jane, this was taken at a bird of prey location in the UK. I did however many years ago see one in the wild killing and eating a snake.
– Mark Hughes
Gorgeous capture! I have never seen one of their either. Beautiful detail and DOF!
Thank you Ginny, they are stunnig birds of prey.
– Mark Hughes
Awesome,Mark
Many thanks Tony.
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Thank you very much Larry.
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Many thanks Ray.
– Mark Hughes
Very unique, yet so beautiful! Wonderful capture too!
Thank you Tina.
– Mark Hughes
Oh, I have always LOVED the Secretary Bird! Such a great creature! And this is an awesome capture! Nice composition too! Beautiful expression!
Thank you very much, they are stunning Birds, regards, Mark.
– Mark Hughes
Delighted with the feature Ray, many thanks, Mark.
– Mark Hughes
Great capture! Many congratulations on your feature :-)
Thank you very much Dorothy, delighted with the feature, regards, Mark.
– Mark Hughes
CONGRATULATIONS on your lovely feature, great work.
Many thanks Andrea.
– Mark Hughes