View Full Version : "Sitting on the dock of the Bay" Bald eagle
gail bisson
03-29-2014, 11:12 AM
I took this at Glace Bay Harbour.
I was taking images of the ducks when a pair of eagles flew in. They did not go after the ducks and the ducks were not distressed by their presence at all.
This eagle perched on this post 6 feet above the waterline and there were at least 20 ducks within 50 feet of the eagle. No one seemed to care.
I wonder how the ducks know when an eagle is hungry and will try to catch one?
Canon 1DX
600mm with 2X
Shot as vertical and almost FF. Time ~ 6:00PM
SS 1/320@ f 8.0 ISO 1250
Minimal PP: Small crop off the bottom (95% FF), levels, DE at 2% and NR to BG.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail
Mike Landwehr
03-29-2014, 12:56 PM
Gail, nice job with the 2x. Those Alaskan eagles are such wonderful subjects! I love the feather detail with the side lighting, and the head turn to look into the light. The subject is nicely positioned in the frame, with a good HA. I would prefer a more uniform background color, but understand at your distance from the subject you couldn't move up or down enough to make much difference. A very majestic capture!
Daniel Cadieux
03-29-2014, 01:20 PM
Very majestic indeed, I really like the full set of head feathers on this "bald" eagle. I also like the single claw sticking out. I agree about the BG and I'd prefer a tad more room for the comp...but such a beautiful subject that is nicely presented.
keith mitchell
03-29-2014, 01:56 PM
Gail I take the point about it being a bit frame filling, but that apart I think it's excellent.
Keith.
Joseph Przybyla
03-29-2014, 04:11 PM
A beauty Gail, what a magnificent bird. You have captured the majesty of the eagle.
Robert Kimbrell
03-29-2014, 04:36 PM
Very Majestic, I like that you got good light on his eye, The talon is also a plus, a very nice subject.
Karl Egressy
03-29-2014, 05:02 PM
Light, IQ, pose are all superb, Gail. Love the layered feathers.
Glenn Conlan
03-29-2014, 05:16 PM
Very nice, I love the way the light shows off the feather etching
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John Robinson
03-29-2014, 06:07 PM
Looks good to me Gail
Maybe a little morebspace would be good but no big deal. Love the head turn too- makes the shot for me.
John
christopher galeski
03-30-2014, 05:26 AM
very nice image,great detail,nice pose,well done.
Doug Brown
03-30-2014, 08:42 AM
A real beauty Gail! A little tight in frame for my taste, but I like the sharpness you got with your 2x.
dankearl
03-30-2014, 07:50 PM
He/Shen looks crusty and angry like they always do.
Very nice detail, crop is fine with me, sometimes you need to show those feather details close up.
gail bisson
03-31-2014, 06:18 AM
Thank you all for the critiques. I have enclosed another shot with more room around the eagle. I was able to move back about 12 feet and to the left but this included some Bg that I wasn't crazy about.
Gail
Mervyn Marsh
04-01-2014, 03:22 AM
Very nice, like the tight crop on this, and I like what you did with the rule of thirds on the back ground. cheers, Merv
Bret Goddard
04-01-2014, 02:16 PM
Beautiful Gail.
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