bald eagle
D200
300 2.8 VR (VR off)
f3.2
1/3200
ISO 200
manual
Winter American Eagle
bald eagle
D200
300 2.8 VR (VR off)
f3.2
1/3200
ISO 200
manual
I think this is a very impressive shot. Nicely exposed and good detail. A little bit more space around the bird would improve what is an excellent image, in my humble opinion.
This is my first comment and I hope it is of the kind suited to this forum.
Absolutely gorgeous! Love the exposure,great detail and nice HA. VERY NICE SHOT!!
Sharp. Lovely soft light. Great underwing detail. My only wish would be for the far wing to be forward and raised so that we could have a good look at it. That and a bit more room.
Two more things: Welcome Adrian. Are John and Denise related? Did you guys know each other before BPN????
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Aside from the right wing not being forward...well....it rocks!
Excellent exposure, great feather detail.
It seems that is carrying something on the talons?
Art-not related , and don't know John- but love his shot
Originally Posted by denise ippolito
Wow! Two coincidenal Ippolitos in one Forum. You gotta love it.
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An absolutely beautiful image!!
John I love the details and exposure here. Even though I'd also like to see a bit more space I'd love to have this in my collection.
Very nice image, John. Love the feather details and eye contact. Your choice of a wide aperture has rendered the busy BG pleasing blurred but enough DOF to cover the bird perfectly - well done.
Last edited by Tony Whitehead; 12-14-2008 at 11:59 PM. Reason: spp
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Artie,
This is pretty much a full frame. The only crop was worthless real estate from behind the eagle. I'll check the RAW file.
And BTW Denise and I are not related and haven't had the opportunity to meet. My loss I'm sure.
Last edited by John Ippolito; 12-15-2008 at 02:37 AM.
Oh yes, like this, the whites are perfect and the detail on the feathers look superb..
Excellent work.
Tony
I was going to mention the whites as well! Nice work on them! I see alot of muddied white feathers and always try and fix mine up. Very nice image!
Spectacular frontal view of this majestic bird :)
extraordinary image... superb pose, and detail., congrats.
Excellent exposure on the blacks, and superb feather detail captured in this. Absolutely brilliant image John.
Simply Brilliant, the sharpness, the angle and the Birds pose.
Great Shot John, love the detail and sharpness
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