Bald Eagle nest construction

[Duane Noblick]

http://DuaneNoblick.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p306899802.jpg


Canon 7D + 500mm f/4L, 1/1600 @ f/6.3, ISO 400, handheld

I'm fortunate to be able to observe and photograph for the first time the pair of local Eagles build a third nest in their territory. Only time will tell if they use it or move back to a nest used in the past years. Amazing watching the process and see how things are done.

[Arthur Morris]

You did fairly well in what looks like harsh, off-angled light. I like the image sharpness and the pose but wish that you had all the stick. It would be easy to put an end on the stick :)

[Duane Noblick]

Even though I like keeping my images as natural as possible missing the end of the stick in this image did bother me so taking your advice I'm offering and end to it. And yes, the light was harsh and not at the angle I would have liked (I like keeping my shadow in front of me) but I managed quite a few keepers of both adults adding sticks to their new nest.

http://DuaneNoblick.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p335941505.jpg

[Arthur Morris]

It's amazing how much better the image looks with four inches less stick. And you did a very good job with the tip.

[Jeff Dyck]

Nice job on stick clean-up Duane - it looks very natural. I really like the sky in this shot - perfect for the subject matter and much more interesting than monochromatic blue. I really find the image to be a bit surreal - I think it's the head turn (which is not something one usually sees on an inflight shot). When I look at the photo, my first impression is that the bird is taking off from / perching on a branch that is attached to an invisible tree! An interesting effect...

[Duane Noblick]

Thank your both for your critiques and advice.