Eagle One

[Maurice Allen]

This is the first image of an Eagle that I've had a chance to capture.

Canon 40D 100-400L 400mm, 5.6 @ 1600, ISO 640, manual, hand-held

[Gus Cobos]

A big congratulations to you Maurice, on your first eagle...It must have been an exciting moment. I like the composition, you have a good head angle with good eye contact. I like the natural perch, the pine cone in the upper right hand corner adds a nice touch to your image, showing habitat...I modified your image to enhance it a little, see if you like it...:cool:

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice capture Maurice, like the repost by Gus, might just take out the pine cone and branch on the URC. Must be exciting to get this shot!

[Nonda Surratt]

Big congrats on your first eagle!!!! Nice and sharp, like the bit extra Gus did to bring out the details a bit more.

Good show Maurice!

[denise ippolito]

Maurice, Nice shot! Big Congrats on your capture!! Agree W/ tighter crop and some PP .

[Alfred Forns]

Big Congrats Maurice Its always a thrill finding your first eagle. Just needed some extra focal length !!

As presented remember to move up/down to eliminate merges with branches !!!

[Dave Leroy]

Nice one Maurice. I am sure more will follow. I like the soft light and the repost does bring out more detail. Good one.
Dave

[Harold Davis]

agree with al. a move to the right would have eliminated the merge of its head with the branch. congrats on your first eagle. hope you get many more!!!

[Maurice Allen]

Thanks to all for the positive response. :) I do like the repost, this was a very tough capture with water and trees making this the only option.