Bald Eagle

[Rachel Hollander]

One of my infrequent attempts at an Avian image. Taken this past winter in Yellowstone along the Madison River as this eagle took off, late afternoon on a day that saw all sorts of weather including overcast skies and a trace amounts of snow. Maybe technically a bit too much contrast for a traditional high key image but hopefully it still qualifies.

Canon 7D2
100-400 II @ 400mm
1/1600
f5.6
ISO 800
HH, cropped for comp, levels, curves, selective color adjustments, sharpened in CCPS.

C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,

Rachel

[Ian Wilson]

Looks pretty good to me Rachel. Must have been a long shot but you have managed to capture just enough feather detail under the bird despite shooting against the sky. Contrast looks OK. Well done, regards, Ian.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Rachel, great having you pop in to the Avian forum, and participating in the theme too. Well timed for the take off, and I like the V of the wings. Exposure looks good, and the Eagle pops nicely against the high key BG.

[Rachel Hollander]

Thanks Ian and Stu, much appreciated and yes, it was at a bit of a distance.

Thanks again,
Rachel

[christopher galeski]

nice take off pose,can see plenty of detail in bird.TFS.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image. Spectacular take off. Very nicely composed.
Love the stretched talons and full up wings.

Regards,
Satish.