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		Africa's Miracle Delta << Back to Feature Page View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame. Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Cry of the Okavango Photograph by David Doubilet With talons bared, an African fish eagle prepares to snag a fish carcass served up by the photographer in a deepwater channel of the Okavango River. The iconic raptor is so ubiquitous around lakes and rivers south of the Sahara that its haunting cry has been called the voice of Africa. The birds are often seen flying in pairs, and while great fish catchers, they're not above a meal of fresh carrion, much like North America's bald eagle. Camera: Nikon F5 Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 400 Lens: 20mm Speed and F-Stop: 1/2000 @ f/4 Weather Conditions: Clear Time of Day: Afternoon Lighting Techniques: Natural light

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