Bald Eagle in Snow

[D. Robert Franz]

Just back from my eagle tour in Alaska. I think I had a record day on Thursday taking nearly 5500 images. Here while it was snowing I concentrated on eagles banking against a forested mountainside. while handholding my 500mm. The longer focal length helped me seperate the birds from the BG.. My MK4 worked superbly in tough conditions. Image shown full frame..

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Copyright: D. Robert & Lorri Franz
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Partial
ISO: 800
Focal length: 500mm

[Dan Busby]

Great shot Robert. The banking bird really shows off the detail in the feathers and the head angle is engaging. Nice exposure to keep detail across the spectrum. The snow falling adds a lot of mood to the scene. The only thing I might suggest is that the crop seems a bit static for me and cutting a bit off the right side and adding a bit below the bird might give it a bit more appeal.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Great atmospheric image, like the eye contact.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the feather detail, sharpness, HA and falling snow. Beautiful image!

[Kiran Poonacha]

such a beautiful setting the, the eagles pose and eye contact add punch.. nicely done..

[Stu Bowie]

Tack sharp, showing good detail. I really like the banking angle in this. The snow drops add an extra touch.

[Xavier Maessen]

I like the detail showing off on the plumage. The exposure is spot on. Excellent DoF and snow are huge pluses. If anything, I would have liked the eagle somewhat higher in the frame. Congratulations for this excellent capture!

Xavier

[Pieter de Waal]

Great capture Robert, excellent detail and sharpness. Exceptional composition considering HH and FF.

[Ryan Schain]

I love the exposure and banking pose, and the snow puts this over the top for me. I wouldn't change a thing. Outstanding image!

[Herb Houghton]

Nice flight pose. I like the extended wing detail and the snow makes a nice BGD. I do agree with a slight crop from behind the bird.

[Art Kornienko]

Wow sure is a winner Herb, the bank, snow, tack sharp, light exposure just a joy to view. Agree with the slight crop too.