Bald eagle -juvenile

[gail bisson]

Canon 1D MKIV
F 600mm II
ISO 400
SS 1/2000
F7.1
Cropped by 30% so 70% full frame. HH
I have been trying to get this classic eagle pose for a while now. I am even happier that it is with a juvie because I prefer them to the adults. They are much prettier IMHO with their variety of colors and are more skittish than the adults so harder to get close to. It takes 5 years for the head to become fully white so he/she is probably closer to 4 years old.
PP :crop, levels and USM.
Comments and critiques always learned from and appreciated.
Gail

[Melissa Groo]

What can be said, Gail, but WOW! That might be my favorite eagle pose too. And you nailed it! You must be thrilled! Congratulations!!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, absolutely nailed. I bet you were very happy seeing this on the back of your camera, and hand held too. It must have been those South African steaks you had whilst you were here. Impressive pose with the full wingspread and fanned tail, and yes, this is sharp. The feather detail really shows up well. If anything, maybe a touch off the top. Its gonna be hard to better this. Very well captured.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Gail - just a stunner all around. Great pose, color, detail, light, composition ... everything. Look at the texture and colors on that tail!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Ah! That's the one, Gail. You've nailed it, not much else to say.
I'd crop tighter to show off those details. Congrats!

[Bonnie Block]

A beauty, and HH to boot! Great job!

[dankearl]

That is an awesome pose!
I too think It could go a bit tighter and retain IQ.
Your flight photo skills are getting really good.

[Mike Milicia]

Perfect always works for me ... congratulations!

[Daniel Cadieux]

That is quite impressive Gail!! Love the full wingspan and spread tail. I could see the subject a tad higher in the frame, but still amazing as is. You must be smiling from ear-to-ear with this one!

[Mike Veltri]

Wonderful extension of the wings and tail captured here Gail.

[Grace Scalzo]

Oh yeah, you nailed this one. Exciting pose, perfect exposure, what more can I say!

[Karl Egressy]

Wow, Gail this a fantastic pose captured so well. He/she even turned the head nicely for you. Excellent flight shot.

[Marina Scarr]

This image absolutely kicks major butt, Gail, and I know you are really proud of this one! I would take a tad off top and right.

[PhilCook]

What an amazing wing spread and sits in the frame diagonally perfectly...woohoo...classy !

[David N Smith]

Gail, what else can be said but WOW. Great shot and you should be pleased.

David

[Dan Busby]

Great shot Gail. Very dynamic form and super techs. I agree with this being a classic and desirable pose but shots with the talons showing can also have big impact.

[arash_hazeghi]

This is excellent Gail! love the dynamic pose and sharpness, plus the nice light

absolutely awesome!

[Frank Schauf]

Perfect in every way, Gail.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Gail, Arash has some serious competition here! Absolute gem of a shot, wouldn't change a single thing.

[Kim.K.K.Lam]

WoW...Amazing action pose...well done. (Gail)

[Roman Kurywczak]

I'm not even going to say crop......cause' this is Killer!!! Just awesome pose and everything else!!!

[BobbyPerkins]

Great Action! Love the Over the Top spread, fanned tail and diving position. Also excellent HH work with the 600