Bald Eagle

[Alan Murphy]

Bald Eagle

Kachemak Bay, AK

D4, 300/2.8, ISO 640, f5, 1/5000.

[gail bisson]

Great symmetrical pose. IQ is outstanding. Did you really only have SS at 1/500? I find that I need at least 1/2500 to get them sharp when in a dive like this,
Gail

[Lorant Voros]

I normally don't comment on your photos; I just admire them. Awesome as always. The question about the SS also came to my mind. I'd also love to know your workflow how you get the detail in the plumage so nicely visible in all of your photos including this one. Are you using NIK or pure PS work?

Much respect,

Lorant

[Jim Fenton]

Was an owl decoy used to get this interaction?

[Doug Brown]

Freakin' awesome!

[Alan Murphy]

Hey Guys, typo on the shutter. It should be 1/5000.

No decoy Owl Jim.

Detail comes from a combination of things. Good camera, post processing in PS.

[Sachin Saraf]

Outstanding as always...No words.

[Ofer Levy]

Stunning pose and techs!!! The tight square composition in the only weak element in this awesome image IMHO. Here is a repost with some space for it to fly in.

[Andrew Merwin]

Freakin' Fantastic, Freakin' Fabulous.

[Alan Murphy]

Stunning pose and techs!!! The tight square composition in the only weak element in this awesome image IMHO. Here is a repost with some space for it to fly in.

Hey Ofer, the version that is going on my website is a vertical 3:2 ratio crop. I cropped it square to show detail on this forum with limited posting size. Thanks.

[Willem Verboom]

I like this picture a lot because the position of the bird and the great sharpness and details in this picture. Great work !

[Randy Stout]

Alan:


Outstanding capture, superb pose, intense concentration.

How are you finding the auto focus on the D4?

Cheers

Randy

[Alan Murphy]

Alan:


Outstanding capture, superb pose, intense concentration.

How are you finding the auto focus on the D4?

Cheers

Randy

Hey Randy, it's the best auto focus I have ever used. The new toggle (sub command dials) are fantastic for getting the focus sensor in the porition you want really fast.

[Ofer Levy]

Hey Ofer, the version that is going on my website is a vertical 3:2 ratio crop. I cropped it square to show detail on this forum with limited posting size. Thanks.

Hi Alan, you can present your work as you see right - no question about it. However, since many (including myself) consider you as one the best bird photographer in the world and since we all learn from your superb work - I think it is appropriate to present your images with all the elements including composition.

[Ofer Levy]

Hi Alan, would love to see the vertical version as I couldn't find it on your website.

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

This is super, the full wing span diving pose, the sharpness and details are awesome. Love the see the vertical crop too.

[Mark Young]

An awesome image. I hope one day to be able to photograph as well as this.

[Alan Murphy]

Hi Alan, would love to see the vertical version as I couldn't find it on your website.

Image not uploaded to my site yet. Check back in three days.

[Ofer Levy]

The vertical is fantastic!!! Looks much better than the original post IMHO. I chose to repost this as a horizontal as the bird is bigger in the frame but I like your vertical better.

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Your vertical crop takes the cake !!! But this is an urreal shot , dude !!!!

[arash_hazeghi]

super dynamic pose and excellent details! well done as usual

[Chris Martinez]

The vertical is a beautiful presentation. The pose is out of the ball park!!!! The definition in the plumage is insane.
Far out......

[christopher galeski]

sheer magic,like the vertical,detail fantastic,and the pose.thanks.

[Jack Breakfast]

How's the ego, Mr Murphy? Here, I'll give this image a critical analysis: your bald eagle shot is highly unmusical and I can't dance to it. Hmm. Wait. That doesn't make any sense, and truth be told, there is a little bit of music here. This is splendid and wonderful and I love the crop and I am smiling as I gaze upon this whizbang picture!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Alan, stunning pose. I actually like the square crop...although I admit I was surprised to see it from you :-) you always stick to 3:2. To get this pose AND this head position is just great.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

DANG Super killer image Alan. Seriously mind blowing and such an inspiration you are

[Peter Scholer]

A truly excellent image. Well done.