Eagle Eye

Gallery: AvianPosted February 2, 2013142 views10 comments

I captured this bald eagle at the Fort Worth zoo. I had to shoot through the wire enclosure. Regal looking chap. Almost full frame. I took a bit off the top. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 100-400
f5.6
1/250 s
ISO 320

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2013 at 1:33 PM

Nice portrait of this fellow. Good detail, great pose.
If possible, leaving more room on the left would center the image less.
Sandy

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM

A striking looking fellow indeed. I might have preferred a tad more canvas on the left side. Seems a bit cramped in the frame.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM

I agree with Sandy, but good as is, just a little crowded. Great detail.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 2, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Sharp details where it counts Jerry, great portrait.
I might've closed it down with even less on top and in back, using a 4:5 ratio - it's a bit tight all around anyway.
This would also eliminate the light vertical bar RLC as well

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on February 2, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Well done and he is indeed regal. Wonderful capture.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 2, 2013 at 9:48 PM

great look at the bill and eye, Jerry. I also wish there was a little more room to the left.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 2, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Nice portrait, Jerry. I like the angle of the head and you captured some excellent detail. Perfect exposure.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 3, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Thanks for all the great comments. I added a bit more canvass on the left and top.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 3, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Hi Jerry,
Per our conversation, here's my take

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

I like your post Howard. I think your post is better than my re-post. Thanks for for taking the time to do this.

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