Bald Eagle in Snowstorm

[Doug Brown]

It's been a long absence from BPN, but I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things! Lots of images to share. I photographed this Bald Eagle in Alaska several years ago during Alan Murphy's fantastic workshop. I got thousands of flight shots on sky and water BGs, but very few during snowstorms and against rocky cliff BGs. The environment really makes this frame for me.

Canon 1Dx, 300 mm f/2.8 @ f/3.5, 1/2500, ISO 2000, manual exposure, hand held from boat

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[Geoff Newhouse]

I agree...environment makes this shot as we've all been bored to death with a million EIF shots but this one is worth sharing for sure....great frame...no complaints from me....

TFS
Geoff

[Diane Miller]

Love the determined look and the crescent shape of the wings -- a winner, in my book! (Oh, yeah -- the environment isn't bad, either!) :S3:

[Daniel Cadieux]

The snowfall really adds a dramatic flair to the image. Super nice. The arching wing positions are not bad either....

[David Salem]

This looks awesome Doug. The snowfall really adds to the overall scene and the tack sharp eagle sticks out of the snow beautifully. Nice work. Look forward to seeing some more stuff soon.

[haseeb badar]

Hi Doug -- This is an amazing frame, the snowstorm adds so much to this image , the bird is obviously beautiful and nicely framed here . TFS !

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Doug, I like the dorsal view here, together with the slight head turn. Well exposed, and this is certainly different showing the snowy conditions - it works for me.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, dramatic conditions, wonderful image. Thank you for sharing, Doug.

[William Dickson]

Terrific capture. Great detail on the bird. The snow adds so much to a really lovely looking image

Will

[Mike Poole]

Not really sure where to start with this one - it has everything perfect for me. Great flight shot on its own with the wings and the head angle and the eye level, but the snow takes it waaay over the top!

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Doug - Great wingspan and dorsal view. The dark bg and snowstorm lend a dramatic feel to the image. Well done.

TFS,
Rachel

[arash_hazeghi]

this is excellent man, wish it was mine!

[Giovanni Frescura]

perfect , perfect, perfect. Il love eagle but in this case the BG is very important and both are the goal of the shoot!

[christopher galeski]

its all been said,a great flight image and the snow a big bonus.well done.

[Doug Brown]

Appreciate the comments everyone!

[John Flynn]

Love the stormy background!!! Beautiful shot!