White-tailed Sea Eagle turning into a dive.

[Melvin Grey]

The eagle was attracted by a fish thrown out as bait. Gulls were squabbling around the fish and the activity attracts the hunting eagles. I noticed that as they circled lower to lose height they invariably turned over almost onto their back before lining themselves up for the final dive and run in to pick up the fish.

Canon 1D Mk11 and 100 - 400 zoom used at 400mm. Exp. 1/1600 @ f5.6 ISO 400


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[christopher galeski]

nice capture,like the pose,I would remove the rings on legs.thanks.

[Doug Brown]

Very dynamic pose and a purposeful stare. I would selectively brighten the bird a little Melvin. We'll miss you at the Bosque next week!

[Craig Kerr]

A very dramatic pose from this stunning raptor... Nice one

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Nice pose and stare! I ditto Doug about brighten the bird.

[John Cooper]

Nicely captured Melvin - and you caught that turn very well, it made me look twice before I realized the eagle was almost on its back! Well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

What an amazing pose you got here! I also like the look of concentration this individual has. Very well composed image. I too could see the subject lightened more, but overall quite a strong image.

[Melvin Grey]

Thank you all for your constructive comments and encouragement for me to re-work this image. I have attempted to comply.