Eye-Level Bald Eagle

[Doug Brown]

I had a great time with Alan Murphy in Alaska several years ago. This is one of my favorite images from the workshop. To get the frame I sat in the waist-deep icy water wearing insulated waders. I was lucky to get an eagle flying right at me as it grabbed one of the fish we threw in the water.

Canon 1Dx, 300 mm f/2.8 @ f/5.6, 1/2500, ISO 1600, manual exposure, hand held

[Mike Poole]

It never ceases to amaze me at some of the shots you guys have 'unseen' in your files - this would have had me displaying it at every available opportunity, it's utterly superb.

It has so many great elements, the low POV , the fish, the splash and the direct stare. Thats before we even get to the techs.

Just about perfect from my perspective

Mike

[Bob Smith]

A really interesting perspective on the wings here Doug. They always give a sense of their large size from this angle but somehow here they seem even huger (?) Do you do anything to keep the herring afloat?

[Glenn Conlan]

Sharp where it counts, great head position. Your work to get the shot paid off well done Doug

[John Hackney]

Great angle, capture and dedication.

[David Salem]

Fantastic looking eagle frame Doug! Great looking flight angel and sweet details too. Very nice

[arash_hazeghi]

love the incoming pose and the intensity of the action well done Doug

[Doug Brown]

Thanks for the comments folks!