Testing The Wings Yng. Bald Eagle

[Bill Foxworthy]

This Immature Bald Eagle in the wild on one of its first journeys after leaving the nest. Earlier this year.
Canon 5D MKII, 500mm f/4L, +1.4 ext Gitzo 3530LS, Wimbley II
1/1250, f/8.0, ISO 320, 7:23am
Let me know if you like it or not. Need to learn quickly.
Thanks

[Joe Senzatimore]

Love the comp and the vertical format here. Just seems a bit soft to me. I think a touch too dark as well. Was this a big crop?

[Erich Stevens]

Hi Bill,

The pose is terrific w/the outstretch wings, and I like the head angle. I suggest sharpening the eye. Also, seems to be too much contrast in the bird's detail. Good work and thanks for sharing this one.

[Doug Brown]

Great wing position. I'd push this about 1/3 of a stop to the right. Agree about reducing contrast a bit. I'd also give it another round of sharpening. For flight photography with a body that has such low noise, I'd push the ISO up to 800 and go for some extra shutter speed.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Don't be afraid of ISO800, as Doug suggested. That body is fabulous at that setting. Nice image, but agree with above comments. I would always try the fastest possible SS to freeze motion. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Austin Thomas]

I agree with the comments above. The main nit for me is too much contrast.

Greta wing position.

Cheers

Austin

[Bill Foxworthy]

I appreciate your comments, thanks.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Love the pose and spread wings. A little more detail on blacks would make this one even better.

[Harshad Barve]

Lovely image with nice wing position and BG , agreed with suggations
TFS