Bald Eagle

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500 + 1.4 ex
ISO 200
1/800 sec. at f/7.1
BLUBB

I had to add canvas
self critique-harsh light -bad angle
I didn't get too many images of Eagles this time in Florida

[denise ippolito]

Or do you like the toned down blue? I like the toned down blue-not sure how others feel

[Oscar Zangroniz]

I like the tone down blue. Love the intense look on this guy's eyes. Great details D.
Congrats

[Jackie Schuknecht]

You did well to salvage the photo Denise in PP. Some people will say the angle is steep but I like it. Wondering if the sky should be desaturated a bit???

[denise ippolito]

Jackie, You think de-saturate more than the 2nd image?

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Second image looks about right to me Denise.

[Nonda Surratt]

Denise I agree on the 2nd for saturation..Got some nice details in them feathers:-)

[Gus Cobos]

Lady Denise,
The second one is more natural with the tones and hues within range...I like the color rendition on the bird, and the bright electric blue sky makes him pop...well done...:cool:

[Harold Davis]

i like the second one. looks more natural to me. you guys really racked up with the birds here in FL!! some really nice detail in the eagle. good self critique, but still nice. you got details in the blacks and whites!!!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks everyone for your help-it's most appreciated!!

Harold -We put over 5000 miles on the rental car in 1 month!!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Denise It is an impressive bird and always a treat to get one !!!

I like tone down second and the main thing I don't like is the angle which there is nothing you could have done without the bird's full cooperation !!!!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Denise - second one for me to - as mentioned the shooting angle is the main issue - great bird - sharp details.
:)

[Katie Rupp]

It's all been said, here so I'll just add that eagles are one of my favorite birds.

[denise ippolito]

Me too Katie-