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This visitor may be a juvenile, but dig those talons
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:08:19 07:29:16
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 10
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous
ISO: 1250
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +2.0x
Focal length: 1000mm
Subject distance: 55 m
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Image size: 3888 x 2592
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Very cool image! I like the walking pose, angle, setting and BG but the piece of food in the beak puts it overt the top for me. I might add a tad more room at the left side and remove the BG noise. You could try to sharpen the bird a bit less, especially in the shadows in order to keep the noise level down.
The right leg in the air with those talons on display...Love that. Noise is evident. The aperture of f10 has helped. The bright red piece in its beak is a real bonus. You caught it in the right moment. Thanks for sharing.
Axel Hildebrandt said it all, I agree with him 100% and I also think this is one great shot, tha talons are amazing.
Very impressive and very beautiful done.
I'll echo the recommondations, and accolades above. I like the manacing look too.
Axel I changed the Compo slightly, educed BG noise as best I can, but some noise on darker feathers is a problem, it ruins the feather texture. Hope there is some improvement.
I did everything must have forgotten to upload the image
Noise and composition look much better! The noise in the shadows always is a tricky thing. Sometimes I use 'smart sharpen' in CS3 in advanced mode and select about 5-10% fade amount in order not to sharpen the noise.
Thank you Axel I will try
Fantastic image,great pose angle and details!
Great shot Loukie, lovely light, pose, BG. Is this the same individual as your last Vereaux/Black eagle post or were there a few there?
Another awesome image Loukie. All has been said .
It is all good - and the bit of food is terrific, but that leg up is what actually "stands out" for me.
Wow this is spectacular Loukie! What an impressive talons! I am going to the hide end of this month and I sure wish I will have as many visitors there as you did and come away with so many good images.
Awesome Image! I love the raised foot and surrounding habitat that bg is also very nice in complimenting the colors in the bird.
Excellent capture and perfect BG.Congratulations.
Thank you to Ladies/Gentlemen for nits & crits, fully appreciated. Regards Loukie
This is awesome! Just look at those feet!!!!
