Another Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted January 27, 2014200 views10 comments

Yep, another eagle from Alaska. I know this shot is a bit different than most, but it intrigued me. I know i've posted several eagles lately. Hopefully you aren't getting too tired of them.

I was down low on the river and this eagle was on the other side of a small rise. I liked what I saw in the viewfinder. This is full frame.

Interested to hear your thoughts.

Canon 5D Mark III
500mm f/4 with 1.4x TC
1/100 @ f/5.6
ISO 1600

Larger Version included

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 27, 2014 at 10:18 PM

I like the composition, Keith. Great head turn and I've always liked partially hidden subjects.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 28, 2014 at 8:22 AM

Love the pose and low POV. The grass in front of him and the tall OOF grass behind him does a nice job framing. I'm undecided about the OOF tall grass that he's looking into though.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 28, 2014 at 11:54 AM

I like this as posted. Nice to see a different take on this popular subject.. This composition adds some mystery IMO.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on January 28, 2014 at 12:27 PM

Keith I totally agree with Dennis being partially hidden does add something to this image, dark Bg also makes it an image I like very much.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 28, 2014 at 4:20 PM

I like the profile view and the way you framed the eagle with the FG grasses. Nice to see a different approach.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 28, 2014 at 9:54 PM

I also like this different take. I really like the composition and the great setting. hard to get tired of eagles, but at the same time, it's great to see something different.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 29, 2014 at 3:29 PM

Hi Keith

Something different that works well for me

A creative composition with good habitat

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 30, 2014 at 1:14 PM

This image appeals to my personal preference for half-obscured birds ! Lovely ! Hans

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 31, 2014 at 9:06 AM

Very nice composition with the grasses framing the eagle's head nicely. Great to see one not perched in a tree! Great eye to "see" this! Sharon

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 31, 2014 at 10:09 AM

Unusual take, I like the bird partially obscured.. leaves more to the imagination

Very nice image as posted

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