Bald Eagle and the train trellis

[gail bisson]

Mark IV
f 4.0 500mm with 1.4 extender
ISO 800
SS 1/3200
F 7.1
Manual
Full frame with 10% off the top of the original and 10% canvas added on the bottom. Rotated as well to straighten horizon
On tripod
I wish I had more space all around ,but this guy came out of nowhere about 15 feet away from me. Frankly I'm pleased I didn't cut anything off! The orange is a rusted train trellis on the far side of Ball's Creek.
Comments and critiques always learned from and appreciated with thanks,
Gail

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Light, IQ and details are top notch. Great job getting him entirely in the frame.
bg is not my favorite but a definite keeper.

[Karl Egressy]

This is real close. You did a great job keeping it in the frame, Gail.

[Yves Guillot]

hi Gail!

This is really top notch! So much details! Such a lovely BG in sweet light! What a look! Big congrats on this one!

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the feather detail and IQ. You just got him in the frame. Well timed image Gail!

[Brendan Dozier]

Beautiful, Gail, nice work!

[Dan Busby]

Wow, you really nailed this one Gail. Your reflexes must be in top form. Those Cape Breton eagles are an endless source of entertainment! Nice sharp eye and I really like the diving pose. Excellent detail in feathers.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent exposure and sharpness, you got the whites right. I wish for a more dynamic wing position

[Marina Scarr]

Nice and sharp, Gail. The EXP looks good. Agree on your own assessment for a bit more room but this was a great to get it all in the frame.

[v.p.nurdeen]

Hi Gail,
This is a superb image great IQ.
VPN

[Mital Patel]

Awesome swooping shot Gail. loved the way orange is framed in the bg.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, this is really in your face, and well done for getting him in the frame. Good sharp detail where it counts, and overall well exposed. I like the close up view of the beak. I agree, the BG is not the best, but sometimes grab shots are like that - no time for anything. :w3

[Sandesh R.Dhareshwar]

Real good image excellent sharpness and brilliantly focussed

[gail bisson]

Thank you all for your comments.
I wish for a more dynamic wing position[/QUOTE]

Me too Arash. But if he had wings up or down I would have clipped the wings.
Gail

[Frank Schauf]

Really nice flight shot and great details.

[arash_hazeghi]

Thank you all for your comments.
I wish for a more dynamic wing position

Me too Arash. But if he had wings up or down I would have clipped the wings.
Gail[/QUOTE]


That's why you don't need the TC for large birds flying at close range :w3

[Herb Houghton]

Beautiful details and exposure Gail. I like how you softened the shadow line on the near wing.

[Pieter de Waal]

The dive nicely captured Gail, with excellent detail and sharpness. Love the feather detail.

[Chris Kotze]

Gail this is a super image well framed and awesome feather detail