Winter American Eagle

[John Ippolito]

bald eagle
D200
300 2.8 VR (VR off)
f3.2
1/3200
ISO 200
manual

[adrian dancy]

I think this is a very impressive shot. Nicely exposed and good detail. A little bit more space around the bird would improve what is an excellent image, in my humble opinion.

This is my first comment and I hope it is of the kind suited to this forum.

[denise ippolito]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the exposure,great detail and nice HA. VERY NICE SHOT!!

[Arthur Morris]

Sharp. Lovely soft light. Great underwing detail. My only wish would be for the far wing to be forward and raised so that we could have a good look at it. That and a bit more room.

Two more things: Welcome Adrian. Are John and Denise related? Did you guys know each other before BPN????

[Grady Weed]

Aside from the right wing not being forward...well....it rocks!

[Raul Quinones]

Excellent exposure, great feather detail.
It seems that is carrying something on the talons?

[denise ippolito]

Art-not related , and don't know John- but love his shot

[Arthur Morris]

Art-not related , and don't know John- but love his shot


Wow! Two coincidenal Ippolitos in one Forum. You gotta love it.

[Dave Mills]

An absolutely beautiful image!!

[Stephen Stephen]

John I love the details and exposure here. Even though I'd also like to see a bit more space I'd love to have this in my collection.

[Tony Whitehead]

Very nice image, John. Love the feather details and eye contact. Your choice of a wide aperture has rendered the busy BG pleasing blurred but enough DOF to cover the bird perfectly - well done.

[John Ippolito]

I appreciate everyone taking time to look in and comment. I value all of your opinions and suggestions.


Sharp. Lovely soft light. Great underwing detail. My only wish would be for the far wing to be forward and raised so that we could have a good look at it. That and a bit more room.



Two more things: Welcome Adrian. Are John and Denise related? Did you guys know each other before BPN????

Artie,
This is pretty much a full frame. The only crop was worthless real estate from behind the eagle. I'll check the RAW file.

And BTW Denise and I are not related and haven't had the opportunity to meet. My loss I'm sure.

[Tony House]

Oh yes, like this, the whites are perfect and the detail on the feathers look superb..

Excellent work.
Tony

[Mike Lentz]

I was going to mention the whites as well! Nice work on them! I see alot of muddied white feathers and always try and fix mine up. Very nice image!

[Glenn Bartley]

Spectacular frontal view of this majestic bird :)

[Raymond Barlow]

extraordinary image... superb pose, and detail., congrats.

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent exposure on the blacks, and superb feather detail captured in this. Absolutely brilliant image John.

[Nagesh Mula]

Simply Brilliant, the sharpness, the angle and the Birds pose.

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

Great Shot John, love the detail and sharpness