Nikkor 200-500 VR/TC 14 III @280mm, f8, Nikon Z 6 Morning, heavy haze (sings that the winter is not far away). Wetlands are the favourite wintering areas of this eagle that leaves its nesting sites in September (the next processing is this spot landscape). Even breeding has been reported in this national park and the surrounding region (unique in India). There are three closely related species; India has its own resident Indian spotted eagle, distinct in appearance. Rajasthan
Nikkor 200-500 VR/TC 14 III @600mm, f8, ISO 140, Nikon Z 6 Late morning by a periodic lake Rajasthan
Nikkor 200-500 VR/TC 14 III @700mm, f8, high ISO image (8000, minus about 1 EV - exposed higher) Nikon Z 6 Twilight of the early morning jungle; the 8000 ISO usually is our ceiling, then we cut into the shutter speed. The luck held for this shot, the 1/200s came out pin-sharp (says something about the VR as well). Another time, a particular motion blur can add to the shot. Many times though you lose the shot. The colour output has improved with newer sensors at high ISOs a little. Every bit of improvement helps. The wildlife seems to be one of the most demanding applications for colour fidelity. A combination of the need for sufficient depth of field (or cropping), high shutter speed and typically poor light (the wildlife activity, shady cover) pushes towards the high ISO values. The Horsfield’s ssp. is also of the darkest colour. The glossy dark blue plumage (male) is stunning in more light. Some of the subspecies became very rare. Assam
