Bald Eagle in the rain

[Mike Hitchen]

Canon 7D2, 100-400 Mkii ISO400 f5.6, 1/160 sec

This eagle was on a fallen tree in the estuary and we got the steersman in the skiff to back the engine off long enough to fire a few shots.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Outstanding image of this beauty, Mike. Like that you've gotten his attention for a wonderful pose. Beautiful streaky raindrops against this great BG. I might suggest removing the vertical pointed part of the tree under the eagle.

Geoffrey




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[William Dickson]

Very nice image Mike. Lovely pose and I like the detail and colours on the bird. The rain adds to the lovely coloured BG. Another vote for removing the tip of the tree.

Will

[keith mitchell]

Mike I think this is superb,you have caught this magnificent bird and the conditions beautifully.

Keith.

[Mike Hitchen]

Thank you all for your comments. I have attached a revised copy with the stump removed and it does look much cleaner

[keith mitchell]

Mike it was close to perfection in my eyes now I think with the repost it is love it.

Keith.

[Brian Desjardins]

Hi Mike, What a great shot, nice and sharp, great details and colors,like the pose, the rain just adds to the atmosphere of the shot, really well done. Thanks for sharing.

[Mike Hitchen]

Than you to you both, Keith and Brian, for your kind words. It is great when a shot like this works out and right now I feel

[William Dickson]

Repost looks much better Well done

Will

[Joe Subolefsky]

Another vote for the repost.

[John Whaley]

Holly ship. Awesome shot. Good understanding of the conditions to take the shot at 1/160 in order to capture the rain.

[David Salem]

What a great look and unique eagle image. Love the background with the rain along with the direct stare and the Fantastic looking colors and details. It might be worth printing that one

[Mike Poole]

The repost polishes it up beautifully, and the subdued look adds to the scene - excellent work.

Mike

[Bill Nuttall]

Spectacular bird and shot Mike - well done - the rain really adds to experience

I would love to have seen it

[arash_hazeghi]

Agree this one is a print, lovely pose and the rain really takes it to the top. repost took care of the distracting branch

Well done

[gail bisson]

I am late to the party but just wanted to add that I agree with all the above comments. This is a beautiful image with a wonderful color palette and the rain drops have that "perfect" look. Very well done!
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

Great image Mike! I like the eye contact, setting, IQ, composition and repost is perfect.

[Frank Schauf]

Nice pose and great weather.