Bald Eagle

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
EF 100-400mm
ISO 160
1/1000 at f/6.3

I know this is a little soft. I shot w/ a 100-400 and it was far. Also I know it was bright light But I don't get too many chances at Eagles. I felt honored just to watch him for 3/4 of an hour . I took a shot of him taking -off not very good I'll post later. Comment appreciated

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Denise:

Great capture, I am jealous as I have never seen an Eagle in the wild.

Thanks for sharing

Uncle Gus :)

Hope you don't mind me taking out the branches?

[denise ippolito]

I liked the perch! I guess that's why I'm still learning. Thanks Gus I appreciate it. I was honored to watch an eagle nest from a blind for approx. 3 weeks off and on-they had a small eaglet-I took shots but they are so far away I'm afraid not too good-but I'll try to e-mail you a few

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Denise:

On second look I like the original perch too. He's like a traffic cop pointing the way. Could make nice "The Way To" signs, both left & right if you flip him horiz.

Way out photo . . LOL-Get it?

Uncle Gus

[denise ippolito]

Excellent !! I love the flip I should of thought of that!!

[Alfred Forns]

The perch does add a little flavor to the image !!!

It is a treat photographing eagles Hope you stayed with it an made more images !! With opportunities like that make the first for a record then keep moving in for the best possible

[Linda Dulak]

Denise: Nice!

Since you are in NJ (not sure just where) you should take a trip to the Conowingo Dam area. It's on the border of MD and PA not far off I-95. We plan on going up there a couple of times in Nov. when the eagles begin coming to fish in the river downriver from the dam. Sometimes the eagles grab a fish and fly into a tree on the edge of the parking lot. Lots of opportunities to get close and also to get flight photos. And even if you don't get the best photo, it's fun watching the eagles and gulls fishing.

Keep up the good work.

Linda

[Harold Davis]

looks sharp and do like the perch too!! eagles are such a treat to view in the wild! never realized it to i saw my first one last year. very overwhelming experience!

[denise ippolito]

Linda Thankyou for the tip- I go to the Delaware River in NY during Jan. the eagles migrate from Canada because the water doesn't freeze. It's so cold but it's worth it . My friend and I watch for hours. I will try this place out though it sounds good. Once again thankyou for taking the time to help.

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done Denise,
sharp details and good color rendition...I like Uncle Gus' repost...good show...:cool:

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Beautiful capture Denise. Excellent details and composition.
Congrats

[david cramer]

I'd add you've got a nice exposure as well. Plenty of detail in the dark and light feathers.