The Eagle Has Landed

[Jim Fenton]

A follow up to my incoming image posted on Saturday...as the male has now landed.

Nikon D30-0s, 600VR, TC14EII, F7.1, ISO 640, 1/640, CW metering, nearUniWB, +.7 EV

[Doug Brown]

Another excellent shot. I much prefer this image to the previous one. Might include a bit more perch at the bottom of the frame.

[Jim Fenton]

Interesting comment Doug...

Do you prefer this one as the perch is now visible, the wing / body positioning or?

[Deborah Hanson]

Beautiful image of a beautiful bird. Intensity of stare, detail of whites, detail in feathers, wing position, sharpness of talons, perch - all nicely done.
I liked both photographs but when the perch is in sight - for me - it sometimes it helps to ground the image.
Only thing I would do (and I am not great at crop) - would be to place the bird more to the left of the image and have a bit more space on the right.

Deb

[david cramer]

Nice image, Jim. A particularly nice display of the wing and exp is spot on.

[Steve Maxson]

A very nice pose, Jim. The outstretched talons on the bird's left foot are a plus. Also good exposure, sharpness, and background. Well done.

[Keith Bauer]

Great pose and nice timing on your part. Exposure looks great. I too would like to see just a bit more perch at the bottom to help anchor the image more.

[Doug Brown]

Do you prefer this one as the perch is now visible, the wing / body positioning or?

The perch gives the bird a sense of purpose IMO. You knew it was coming in for a landing in the first image, but the inclusion of the perch completes the image. I also prefer the head angle in the second image.

[Fabs Forns]

Sweet bird, light perch and pose. Wish it were mine :)

[Jim Fenton]

I have plenty more pe4rch available below, so I'll re-work it tomorrow.

I do appreciate the comments :)

[Karl Egressy]

I saw the previous image on NSN and I liked it. I think I like this one better, Jim.

[Jim Crosswell]

I prefer this one as well. Look forward to the re-post with more perch. Beautiful image Jim!