Photographed this image yesterday at the marina in Poulsbo,Wa. The bg is trees--across the bay so they actually are quite a distance away.
1DMKIII 300/2.8 IS +2XTC
1/800s f/7.1 at 600.0mm iso800 -1/3 Handheld
Fantastic in every sense, the unusual (for Eagles) background gives it an artistic look, very pleasing. Those claws look almost out of place in such sweet surroundings :) (Love the pantaloons!)
Well done as above. With the bird coming down I also like the placement of the bird up in the frame.
later and love, artie
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Great pose, details and the BG adds a lot to it. I guess you used S/H under the wings. It seems you introduced some noise this way. Maybe you could sharpen the underside of the wings a bit less.
Love the flight pose in this image Bonnie and excellent conpostion. Your timiing was perfect !!!! As Fab mentioned the BG gives it a very artistic look.