Bald Eagle

5/4/21 Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Tyre, New York. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop. Image made from vehicle.

Hand held,Small crop.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Canon 500 f/4 IS USM
Canon Extender EF 1.4X III
ISO 3200
f5.6
1/2000sec

Nice flight angle and pose, I love the nesting material being carried. BG won't be to everyones taste but I like some environment in my shots so its good for me, albeit I may have toned down the bright strip.

Overall, the image looks a little 'gloomy'm that may well be accurate to the scene but I think it could go a little brighter on the browns in the bird.

Looks razor sharp on the eye

Mike

Hi John, nice image. I concur with Mike's comments. Beautiful eagle and nesting material. Thank you for sharing.

Eye level Eagle shots are not common so you were in a good place... Sharp and a lot of nesting material sets it apart..

nesting material add a touch to this one, I like the landscape too which is where you often see the BE's. I might brighten the underwing just a tad.

TFS

Cool dynamic pose and the carried nesting material is a nice addition .
Nice one , TFS Andreas

John, I like it, super shot of the eagle, the background may not be 100% aesthetically perfect but I think the shot is about the bird going about it's business so good on yer! I agree underwing a tad heavy but that is an easy fix.... hope you have more.

Hey John, what a great shot, nesting material added bonus, well done