Eagle Walk

Gallery: AvianPosted January 14, 2017159 views12 comments

This guy landed a short distance from another eagle eating a fish. He then started a slow walk towards the other eagle. As he walked, it looked like he was developing his plan of attack. It was interesting to see the long stride that he employed. I also like the fact that you can see those enormous talons very well. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/800s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 800

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 14, 2017 at 6:06 PM

This is really nice, Jerry. Excellent job including the reflection. Well done.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 14, 2017 at 7:48 PM

The sense of threat in the determined stride is quite something. I like the side glance it throws your way, as if it is saying, "You want a piece of me? I'll deal with you after I get my fish!" enlightened

Just out of curiosity, how do you know it's a he? wink

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 14, 2017 at 9:23 PM

Phil, I think it is a male because this particular eagle was with an immature eagle a little while later and he was substantially smaller. This is depicted in one of my previous posts entitled "Share?".

Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 14, 2017 at 11:18 PM

This is one of the best images of an eagle I have ever seen. I think this is worth trying to get it published somewhere.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 15, 2017 at 12:28 AM

WOW

what a great shot! He looks like he should have a briefcase being held under his wing, as he appears to be so nonchalant...like he's walking down Wall Street for the hundredth time. He just exudes power in those legs, claws and the way he's carrying himself....

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 15, 2017 at 2:21 AM

Jerry,
What a moment to capture very different and a beauty devil

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 15, 2017 at 5:49 AM

Sweet action scene you captured here of this handsome eagle Jerry.

Those talons are awesome! I like the reflection too!

Another Beauty!!!

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 15, 2017 at 8:20 AM

Never can get enough of these birds, Jerry. I like the walking pose and the diagonal lines in the image. Well done on exposing the whites, great detail ! Wonderful result. Cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on January 15, 2017 at 7:12 PM

This eagle really stands out well against the gray background of the water. I find the textural difference between the water in the foreground in the water in the background to be very interesting and the Eagle really pops against the background water. Superb detail in the bird. A great Eagle image.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on January 15, 2017 at 7:21 PM

This is a really great Eagle frame. Terrific pose and the whites on the head are perfect.
Well done.