Eagle in Katmai. Alaska

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This image was taken from a moving boat handheld . I was thrilled to have been able to get a capture at all as I was not anticipating this opportunity.

Nikon D3
Nikon 200 - 400 mm
ISO 400
1/1250, F5.6

All comments are appreciated.

[John Chardine]

Yes, this is super nice Judy. I love the dark tonality. The exposure seems to be spot-on when you could have so easily blown the eagle's whitish head and tail. So how did you do this with a self-confessed "grab-shot"? Was this auto or manual exposure?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose sharpness and angle and might make it a bit lighter.

[Morkel Erasmus]

pops nicely from the BG even though the latter is highly defined. I would also lighten it a bit. gorgeous details and pose captured!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Thanks John for your comments and to answer your question it was taken in manual exposure but it just happened that the settings were fortunately very close to what I needed.

[Raymond Barlow]

wow Judy, a sweet image for sure, great pose!

[Harshad Barve]

great pose , expo , sharpness and details , If mine I may lighten it bit
TFS

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

So different with the gorgeous green BG. Love the pose too! WEll done Judy, thanks for sharing. :)