Eagle (Last day of 2008)

[Tim Owens Sr]

I took this shot on New Years eve day 2008 in Iowa at lock & dam 14. It was a great trip to end the year
and the birds were flying right by us. I would just like to say that there is some really nice images here BPN.
Here is my humble offering of what I think is such a beautiful flying creature.
D300 400 VR 1.4 TC ISO 200 1/1250 @F4
http://timo.smugmug.com/photos/459585429_E3zdq-XL.jpg

[Harshad Barve]

Big welcome to BPN and what an image to start with
lovely flying pose , details , sharpness , light and water drops
TFS

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Welcome to BPN, Tim! Very nice first post. I like the sharpness, light and BG and would give it more room to fly into at the right.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

killer pose/eye contact and beautiful soft light!

[Stu Bowie]

Welcome to BPN Tim. Great flight angle, and sharp where it counts. He has something wrapped in his claws, and I like the trailing droplets. I agree more space on the right is needed. Look forward to more of your work.

[Randy Stout]

Tim:

Welcome to BPN. Excellent image as a first post. Techs have been covered. Ditto on the more room to the right. I am from Iowa originally, and will have to try and stop at #14 on a trip back.

Look forward to more quality images like this one.

Randy

[Bill Dix]

Handsome first post. Great light, exposure, sharpness, pose, eye contact. Nicely done!

[arash_hazeghi]

Nice light you got there, beautiful detail and great colors. Well done

welcome to BPN :)

[Danny Laredo]

Welcome to BPN.
Fantastic image to get you rolling. Very poweful.

[Tim Owens Sr]

I would like to say thank you to all that viewed and commented on my eagle image.
I wish there would have been a little more time to frame the bird better but there was
not time. I am happy with it and it hangs as a 16x24 on my TV room wall.
Again thanks for all the kind words and the helpful ideas:)