Black Stork by Edri Shimon

Saturday, 1st December 2007

Black Stork

by Edri Shimon

Equipment: NIKON D1X & 600MM F4 MF AIS

Edri Shimon

34 years old, from PARDES-HANA, ISRAEL

Website

21 Comments

Ann Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 6:35 am
This shot is what nature and wildlife photographers dream of.
Talent prevails over equipment. A true Earthshot.
Jamie Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 7:30 am
Wonderful capture, great composition.
Anurag Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 8:26 am
Simply Amazing.
I whole heartedly agree with Ann. Its the photographer who takes a great picture not the camera. Just out of curiosity, I’d like to know whether this is the full shot or is this a crop of a larger image? If its the former then this is truly a class image Twice over.
EDRI SHIMON Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 8:45 am
Anurag Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 8:26 am
Simply Amazing.
I whole heartedly agree with Ann. Its the photographer who takes a great picture not the camera. Just out of curiosity, I’d like to know whether this is the full shot or is this a crop of a larger image? If its the former then this is truly a class image Twice over.

- this is a full frame photo – no crop
taken with nikon 600mm f4 mf ais about 5 meter from the stork with a camouflage net taken in israel

thank every one for the comment
Julie Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 9:56 am
This is what can’t be seen with naked eye & what photography is all about . A revelation .
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 10:06 am
Great shot. Nice and sharp. You captured a great moment!
Keith Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 10:37 am
You obviously know your stuff, Edri. This is a remarkable and exciting shot, pin sharp and well balanced exposure. I bet you couldn’t wait to get back to the computer to have a look at it on screen and make sure the file was safely backed up a dozen times at the very least. Israel has such perfect light.
Sue Gagnon Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 2:58 pm
HOLY COW, WHAT A SHOT!! One can see the last breaths of the fish in it eyes, as well as the anticipation of the prize in the storks’ eyes. You have captured it all with great precision, GREAT work. Impressive!
kml Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Wow – this is simply amazing! Yo do extraordinary work! Many thanks for sharing it with us!
david Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 7:44 pm
wild….simply stunning!
this is an extraordinary shot!
keep it up, i do hope to see more of your work on here
Pauline Jones Says:
December 1st, 2007 at 8:42 pm
What more can I add? This is an amazing shot.
Reuben Chircop Says:
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:49 am
I still cannot find the right word for this shot. IT just balances the equilibrium of life, the food chain, its just wonderful. Very well done for this shot. everything just fits right.
Andrew Says:
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I wouldn’t eat that fish if i was that bird.
Jon Eisenberg Says:
December 6th, 2007 at 5:12 am
Fantastic – great capture!

PS Andrew – oh yes, you would.
HIRAK KANTI DUTTA Says:
December 28th, 2007 at 7:17 am
WOW. Not just an Earthshot Photograph, but beyond. If there is pricing of a pic like great art/painting, this will fetch the highest!
Joh Says:
January 18th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
perfect timing great photo
Su Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Simply stunning
mike Says:
October 7th, 2009 at 1:56 am
Ready to go into his mouth.
Su Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:17 am
Great shot, such patience certainly makes off congrats.
Rajib Singha Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 1:13 pm
It’s a super tele shot. Fantastic!
Renee Says:
December 1st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Wow what a huge fish! great shot.