Bald Eagle in the Chilkat Eagle Preserve

[Matthew Studebaker]

Haines, Alaska | November | Canon 1D4 | Canon 600mm f4 IS | f4, ISO 400, 1/200
Taken last week while preparing for next year's photo tour in the Chilkat Valley, Alaska. What a spectacular place, between hundreds of Eagles to spectacular landscapes it was a highlight of my year. I'll be going back November 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2013

[Nancy Bell]

A beautiful crisp, clean eagle on a very photogenic perch. For me I would prefer not to have the snow blur over that perch. Sounds like a super place!

[Randy Stout]

Matthew:

Excellent pose, soft light,BG. Interesting effect from the snow, I suspect you took it from a slightly higher perspective as well, would be interesting to compare the two versions.

Cheers

Randy

[Karen Forderer]

I really like the perch and the great head angle. Very sharp photo. I like the background colour as well.

[Dan Busby]

Hi Matthew. For me this is a beautiful blend of technical and artistic merit.

[Tim King]

I like everything about this photo, especially the relaxed pose and also the perch. Fine job.

[Karl Egressy]

Beautiful pose, perch and composition, Matthew.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Matthew, I like the stately pose, well exposed, and an interesting perch. I too like the fading snow in the FG.

[Robert Holguin]

Stunning image!!!
Love the snow effect on the bottom, excellent pose, great perch, and very nice background.
Just love it.
Well done.

[christopher galeski]

Beautiful image,nice BG,nice pose sharp with good detail,love the soft light.well done.

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Snow and cold looking environment adds so nicely, lots to like. I also like the low angle and head turn well done.

[arash_hazeghi]

this is very sweet Matt! love the mist in the lower frame and its transition to the dark blur BG, the perch and the eagle's pose are perfect. well done

[Melissa Groo]

This is just awesome, Matthew. So very artistically done. Just love the eagle's pose, the upward sweep of the perch, the feeling of tranquility, the drifting snow, and your techs are perfect.

[jack williamson]

Extremely good IQ. The pose and the atmosphere are great.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the snowy perch, pose, IQ, exposure and mist adds interest. Excellent image Matthew!

[Shawn Zierman]

Awesome image, love the soft dreamy quality of the fg blur.
Did your iphone go down? Good thinking to have the backup gear

[PhilCook]

Arrrrgh !,.....this is excellent, the misty snow adds a very nice touch, emphasizes the cold in my opinion { well does for me as snow is non existent here }