Eagle with fish

Gallery: AvianPosted February 10, 2011195 views13 comments

Was able to snap a few before sunset the other day. Mama bringing some dinner back to the nest.
200-400mm F4 Nikkor lens
ISO 400
F6.3
1/1250 ss
Focal Length 380mm

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

Eric, I like the light under the wings (something I struggle with), the fish and the slight tilt of the head that gives us a nice look at the eye. The small patch of white behind the eye looks a little bright and I might play with bringing overall exposure down slightly to see how it looks on the darker plumage.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 10, 2011 at 8:23 PM

I agree with Ron D's assessment Eric. I like the shot and the intense look on the bird's face. Too me the image is a bit bright overall. I would bring it down globally and then work on the whites on the top of the head and the yellows on the feet. I might also reduce the contrast a bit. Cheers.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

Nice image!
Agree with Ron D and Ron B's suggestions.
Lovely pose and intense stare.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Nice job Eric, like the POV and great light here.
Comp works very well, detail/DOF looks to be right on the money too

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 11, 2011 at 6:14 AM

Great capture, Eric. Awesome pose, perfect composition, exposure and sharpness.
Congratulations.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on February 11, 2011 at 6:15 AM

Stunning shot some lovely detail

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM

Great detail and eye contact Eric

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 11, 2011 at 3:54 PM

I like this a lot Eric. Super detail and the eye contact is very nice.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 11, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Great detail here, Eric. the outstretched wings and of course the catch really make this work. A couple hotspots, but nothing that can't be fixed.

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Comment posted by richard remington on February 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM

Eric,

Great eye contact and positioning. Do you mind if I ask if you were using a tri pod? This is a beautiful shot either way.

Rick

Registered on March 12, 2010, 105 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 11, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Very nice eagle capture!

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on February 12, 2011 at 7:58 AM

Really a nice shot. I love the spread wings and the 'fierce" look. My only criticism is that it looks a bit contrasty on my monitor. You have posted some nice eagle shots here lately. Did you use a blind or did the eagle accept your presence. The eagles I have seen down here in Texas won't let you get close enough for a shot like this.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on February 12, 2011 at 2:19 PM

Eric,

Great eye contact and positioning. Do you mind if I ask if you were using a tri pod? This is a beautiful shot either way.

Rick

Hand held for this one...they come over fast over the tree tops....

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