Gallery: AvianPosted January 16, 2013180 views7 comments
I believe this is a fourth year bird.
Nikon D300; 500mm; f 7.1 @1/640th; ISO 400; HH; cropped approx. 10% from left side.
All comments and suggestions most welcome.
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7 comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 16, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Tom,
Great capture on this early fourth year juvenile. I really like the diagonal composition and the BG. Excellent detail and eye contact. Well Done.
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Comment posted by David E Lester on January 16, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Agree with Tom, super catch !!
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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on January 16, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Magnificent pose, Tom. Exposure is spot on.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Excellent pose with fully-extended wings. Nice detail on the head and body.
The wings are slightly soft. A faster SS and higher ISO would have helped. For me, I always set to as high a SS as the conditions allow, then I'm ready for unexpected flight shots and this is also fine for non-action shots..
A fine catch!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on January 17, 2013 at 5:53 AM
Nice - love that background. I'd probably crop off the snowy bit at the top. Looks like you did some canvas-extending on the right?
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Very nice flight pose with the wing spread. I might add a little back on the left and take some off the top for a pano type crop but a wonderful shot any way you look at it, well done.
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Comment posted by Lindy Martin on February 5, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Beautiful!! Great detail - would love one that good in my gallery!!
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Comments
7 commentsGreat capture on this early fourth year juvenile. I really like the diagonal composition and the BG. Excellent detail and eye contact. Well Done.
The wings are slightly soft. A faster SS and higher ISO would have helped. For me, I always set to as high a SS as the conditions allow, then I'm ready for unexpected flight shots and this is also fine for non-action shots..
A fine catch!
Sandy