A golden eagle soars majestically above the Chamonix valley.
The story behind this photo
After three days in a hide near a known observation post, this golden eagle finally came within reach of the lens. The impressive span of its wings stands out against the alpine sky.
Technical data
- Camera
- Nikon D850
- Lens
- Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E
- Focal length
- 500mm
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- Shutter speed
- 1/2500s
- ISO
- 640
Golden Eagle in Flight
Vallee de Chamonix, France2024-07-15Nikon D850