Lesser Spotted Eagle in B&W

[beykirch]

As in my last post, that Lesser Spotted Eagle is from the National Park Bayerischer Wald. For a captive one, I have tried a bit more "hand of man" and converted to black and white in Lightroom as well as cropped from horizontal to square.

What do you think?

Canon EOS 5D
Canon 4.0/400DO
ISO400, f4.0, 1/125 at 0
EX550 with Better Beamer at -1.0

Regards

Bernd

[Michael Pancier]

i'd boost contrast a tad, but would keep the same shadow/highlight ratio you have here which is very dramatic. maybe add some usm as well

[Julie Kenward]

I agree with Michael but think you could use a little noise reduction as well. The detail on the eagle's feathers and face are fantastic!!!

[beykirch]

Thanks for the suggestion. Used some curves and added 75/0.4/5 USM.

Regards

Bernd

[Gus Cobos]

Love your image and capture, you display, sharp details and cotrast. I like the the bird position in frame...good show...:cool:

[Fabs Forns]

I love your repost and the images composition, looking forward to more.