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Oscar Zangroniz
07-13-2008, 08:33 PM
This gentleman is a resident at Flamingo Gardens is Davie, Fl. Most of the birds there are birds that have been injured and are kept in captivity. I believe that this eagle can not fly as he has enough room to, but decides to hop around in his enclosure.

Nikon D300
Sigma 150-500mm
Focal length: 500mm
Shutter speed: 1/160 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Manual
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 200

C&C are always welcome and appreciated.
Thank you.
Alberto Oria
07-13-2008, 08:54 PM
Well done Oscar, this is a tough one. Very difficult contrast but you kept it under control, a lot of detail on the feathers. like also the head angle.
Gus Cobos
07-13-2008, 09:04 PM
Very nice composition Oscar,
A very sad story, I hope this little guy get better and is able to fly...The image seems to be a tad on the dark side; perhaps at a 0EV it would have been fine. Try to lighten it up just a notch Oscar...:D
Lance Peters
07-13-2008, 09:05 PM
Hi Oscar - I quite like this shot as it is.

Does look a little dark on my monitor... It may well be thats how you intended it to be.

I made a couple of quick tweaks - maybe better - maybe not.

:)
Sid Overbey
07-13-2008, 09:55 PM
Very nice shot Oscar and this one is very sharp. Also a touch dark but that is easy to fix.

Sid
Katie Rupp
07-13-2008, 10:59 PM
Oscar, a sad story and which seems to be mirrored on your eagle's face. I like the enhancement Lance made to the eyes and the brighter light on the left side.
Nicki Gwynn Jones
07-14-2008, 02:27 AM
Hi Oscar, I,too, like Lance's repost. Beautiful bird and very soulful pose - here's another vote for 'get well soon' to the very fine Mr Eagle...
Harold Davis
07-14-2008, 04:43 AM
nice pose and the bird you captured here!!! agree with gus that 0EV would have given you a little better exposure, but you would have still needed to work on the bird in PS. a flash would have definitely worked for you in this situation. would have evened out the shadows a bit. lance's repost is really good!! love those eyes!! congrats on the capture!!
Oscar Zangroniz
07-14-2008, 06:14 AM
Hi Oscar - I quite like this shot as it is.

Does look a little dark on my monitor... It may well be thats how you intended it to be.

I made a couple of quick tweaks - maybe better - maybe not.

:)

Thank you Lance. A heck of a lot better.
Richard Waas
07-14-2008, 06:19 AM
Way to go Oscar!! Love the pose.....
Nonda Surratt
07-14-2008, 07:33 AM
Super image, love Lances re-post! Good job to you both!