Golden Eagle

[Travis Reid]

My first post here and the first Golden Eagle I have ever seen.. Pentax K-5 with sigma 500mm/4.5..

[Randy Stout]

Travis:

A big welcome to BPN! A great place to learn and grow as a nature photographer.

An impressive fellow with the intense stare and launching pose. Sharp and well exposed. Strong definition from the side lighting.

Be sure to comment on any special post processing, it helps with the critique.

I find him a bit large in the frame, just a bit more space if you have it.

Look forward to more.

Cheers

Randy

[Marina Scarr]

Welcome to BPN and what a terrific first post. Congratulations on this one, especially on getting such a super image on your first sighting of this amazing raptor. I personally like seeing your bird large in the frame here. Your exposure and details looks great, and I like the way the light is hitting the bird. The in-your-face stare is pretty nice.

Looking forward to more.

[Diane Miller]

The tight crop works for me because he's coming at you -- what a gorgeous pose and wonderful IQ! Maybe the color temp is just a little cool.

[Faraaz Abdool]

This is an amazing shot of an amazing bird. Wow. I'd like to see how you're gonna top this with your next post ;-).

[Satish Ranadive]

Travis:
Welcome to BPN.
Wonderful image to start with.My favorite bird.Great incoming pose with nice wing position,beautiful golden colors and blue sky.Love it.
Can you repost the same with 1024 pix size? Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Satish.

[Travis Reid]

thank you Satish.

[Satish Ranadive]

Travis:
It looks great.Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Satish.