Conowingo Bald Eagle

[Dvir Barkay]

Another shot, I posted a heavy 100% crop of this one before in the eager to learn as that one I wasn't sure about. I re did the image and I think the image quality is better than before so I might repost the almost 100% crop version as well, but here is a 3.5mpx version crop.

1DmrkIII, Canon 300/2.8 L IS with x1.4TCII, F/5, 1/1600s, ISO1000, 3.5mpx of 10.1, Conowingo Dam, 2014

[dankearl]

The crop shows, but I like the look the Eagle has.
A better BG would have made a lot of difference......
I would loosen the crop a bit to get better IQ on the bird.

[Paul Guris]

In case you're interested, that looks like a Walleye in its talons and not one of the usual shad species they feed on so often there.

[Dvir Barkay]

Thanks didn't know that :) !

[Daniel Cadieux]

Dynamic pose (especially the "full" far wing), and I like the look of concentration. Another vote for a looser composition.