Steppe Eagle Takes Off

[Kasra.Ha]

Camera Model: Canon EOS 500D
Lens: EF400mm f/5.6L USM
Image Date: 2013-02-22 10:21:36 +0000
Focal Length: 400mm
Focus Distance: 76.6m
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows

c & c most appreciated.

http://kasra1817.persiangig.com/IMG_7683_2.jpg

[gail bisson]

The pose and the BG are beautiful.
Is this a big crop as the IQ just doesn't seem to be there? The rock and the area under the tail seems to have suffered the most IQ degradation.
Gail

[Dave Leroy]

An exciting pose and well focused. I would lighten up the face area as it seems a bit hidden by the bg wing. Also I could see the eagle smaller in frame which if a large crop would help with IQ. Bird stands out well from bg.
Nice shot.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Terrific take-off pose, great perch, and a nice BG. I too find the IQ seems to be slightly "off" just a bit, either by a largish crop, or processing. Surprised it looks sharp enough (as posted) with the low-ish SS for this type of action. You could add a bit more canvas above...

[MohsenVahedipour]

Exellent take-off Pose & shooting angle Kasra. The raptor is sharp & well exposed. I wonder how raptor has been completely frozen in relatively inadequate shutter speed. Agree about somewhat unusual degraded IQ of the perch in comparison with raptor. TFS