Bald Eagles

Gallery: AvianPosted June 18, 2010117 views6 comments

I found this pair of BE resting on this old snag near Port Ludlow, Washington last week. My stay in Virginia is done. I don't miss the heat or the angry, hungry bugs, but I sure do miss the light!

Olympus e3
Olympus ZD300 f2.8 w/2x
ISO 200
f7.1
+.7ev
1/800th
HH from kayak
90% of FF

Normal drill in PS. Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on June 18, 2010 at 4:31 PM

Mike, I like the poses here, the old snag, and the way the two birds are positioned in the frame. I think that you have composed this well, but I will admit that the two branches exiting the frame to the left sort of throw the balance off for me--I wish that they were entirely in the frame.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 18, 2010 at 7:09 PM

I like this as posted, but agree with Brian about the limbs exiting on the left.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 18, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Great pose on the top bird and I really like your comp as well Michael. I agree with the others on the branches but nothing you can do about that.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on June 19, 2010 at 1:43 PM

Mike,
it seems that first and top floor of this condo are just occupied.

Neat shot and nice composition.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 19, 2010 at 4:58 PM

The strong contrasts in the photo are pleasing. Too bad the branches on the left exit the frame, minor consideration. Very good sharpness on the snag and eagles! I'm happy to see that others take expensive gear out in the kayak. Who will be the first to make an insurance claim? Not me I hope!

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Comment posted by Satie Sharma on June 20, 2010 at 4:49 AM

Very cool, Mike. I like the vertical pano crop. As you've mentioned, the light could have been better. But I'd be happy with this.

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