Bald Eagle

[Alan Murphy]

Bald Eagle



Kachemak Bay, AK



D4, 600, ISO 800, f11, 1/2000



I had this image in mind and took advantage of the weather to get it. I needed the sun over my shoulder, and the wind in my face. Choosing a mature adult, I waited for the wind to blow up his head feathers while looking straight at me. I was happy when everything came together.

[Karl Egressy]

I'm glad that everything worked out for you, Alan. The end result is a stunning and rarely seen portrait.

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Stunning head shot, good exposure with details in black and white. Love that down the barrel look very much. The blown feather really make the image, glad you get what you want.

[jack williamson]

Once again sir you have posted an outstanding bird image! The exposure, wind blown feathers, detail, and that look from the eagle are awesome.

[Don Railton]

Brilliant Alan... Love grumpy old man stare, and the IQ...

Don

[David Salem]

Very cool portrait. Exposure and details are beautiful and the wind blown hackles look great. The eagle is lit perfectly and the beak is so clean and smooth that it looks like plastic. I really like the BG too. Nice work

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

One of the best BE portraits I have seen. The color of the beak just pops and I like the blue BG. The feather detail is superb. Amazing eye contact as well. Well done and TFS.

[PhilCook]

Wonderful colors especially with a vivid blue backdrop...intense eyes indeed.

[christopher galeski]

great portrait image,good details,sharp,nice light.well done.

[gail bisson]

Absolutely wonderful.
The detail takes my breath away and that blue BG is wonderful,
Gail

[Frank Schauf]

Perfect in every way.

[Mike Veltri]

Wonderful portrait Alan.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Killer portrait, Alan. Just love those rich details and the awesome stare. Excellent stuff!

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Wow , almost missed this one. That is one bad *** bird . Wouldnt wanna mess with for sure and you captured the power so well.