Steller's Sea Eagle

[Charles Glatzer]

Steller's Sea Eagle, Japan

On average, it is the heaviest eagle in the world, at about 5 to 9 kilograms (11 to 20 lb.)
This species is classified as Vulnerable (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerable_species) by the IUCN.

1D IV, 300mm f/2.8
Manual, Spot metered on snow +2.3 EV, 1/1600 @ f/5.6, ISO 800
Post-production- 15in MBP, LR3, CS5, NIK

See you where there is light, or at the computer,

Chas in Japan

[Randy Stout]

Chas:

Even the bill looks heavy, solid!

Nice dorsal display, snow in the air a plus, enough detail in the snow to provide a sense of depth.

Wish he was angling a bit more our way.

Cheers and look forward to more!

Randy

[Bill Dix]

Wonderful comp, and I love the snow in the air. Great flight pose, which might have been even better with a slight turn to us.

[Brendan Dozier]

Beautiful eagle, Chas, nice pose and snow is great touch. Love the color and detail. Nice work!

[Matt Fragale]

Truly, you are the master of white. That's a beautiful shot.