Eagle on Skag

[Gary Dumer]

A Bald Eagle on a dead tree stump taken in pretty strong light late morning


40D, 500/4, ISO 250, F7.1, Av mode, Exp = -2/3
PP crop from lanscape ~60%, Curves, USM after resizing

[Jeff Nadler]

Gary, the exposure and curves work look great to me. What I wish were not the case though is the head angle is too steep. This bothers me with eagles more than other species because so many good photos are taken of this species at eye level. When I see a noticably angled head like this, I'm not fond of it. I realize that this species perches up high and is tough to shoot at eye level, but that's how the head really looks best IMO. I hope you have many shooting ops for this.

[Arthur Morris]

Considering the harsh light and the steep angle of inclination you did quite well.

later and love, artie

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great details and exposure, just a bit steep. Maybe you need to shorten the perch or get a ladder. :)