Juvenile Jurisdiction

Gallery: AvianPosted June 19, 20182,737 views8 comments

This juvenile Bald Eagle definitely owned the air space when it launched right in front of me. It was a reactive shot and I got it all in the frame but it was clear over on the left side. I considered adding some space on the left but then realized that it just begged for a square crop. Let me know if you think that was a good decision (or not).

Sony a6500, Sony FE 100-400 GM @ 100mm, ISO-160, f/5.0, 1/2500, hand held.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 19, 2018 at 12:10 AM

Wow Gary. Fantastic aerial shot. The detail is amazing, especially in the large view. Great clouds in the BG too.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 19, 2018 at 9:53 AM

Gary:

I think your square crop works. Of course I haven't seen the original, but as presented it seems to work OK. Nice detail and a nice pose.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 19, 2018 at 10:12 AM

Amazing capture. The detail is outstanding, the pose, the background, etc. etc. Love it.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 19, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Wonderful detail. Nice capture.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 19, 2018 at 9:13 PM

The square crop looks like a good choice tome, Gary, though I'd probably have added a touchof canvas on both the top and right. However, it works fine as is. I really like the looks of the eagle. Well doen.

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on June 20, 2018 at 9:51 AM

Gary, great detail in this, particularly for a reactive shot. The background is great, and I think the square crop was a good decision. You have just a little more space on the right for the eagle to fly into, which is nice. Very well done.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 23, 2018 at 2:59 AM

Gorgeous detail and wing position. The BG clouds add a lot. Excellent!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on June 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM

Gary: your decision was definitely a good one. The diagonal that the bid forms fills the square beautifully. It's the best shot of a juvenile that I've ever seen. Congrats! Richard

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