Flying High

[Norm Dulak]

Nikon D300, Sigma 300-800 mm f/5.6 @ 800 mm
ISO 800, 1/1600 sec @ f/7.1
Matrix Metering +0.67

This image of an eagle was captured yesterday at the Conowingo dam, where I was delighted to meet Axel Hildebrandt!

Norm Dulak

[Doug Brown]

I like the pose Norm. The image looks a little soft, and would benefit from some additional sharpening IMO. Some of the whites look hot. I might add a bit of canvas on the left.

[Marina Scarr]

Agree with Doug on sharpness & whites. I also think the bird needs as bit of saturation. I would select the bird only and up the reds just a little to make the browns pop a little more. Maybe the eyes and beak need a bit of yellows as well. The comp works well for me. Congratulations on this wonderful capture!

[Steve Berkowitz]

Norm - it's nice how the eagle's wing is behind its head. I met Axel, too

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the incoming pose, eye contact and the thin clouds in the BG. I agree with Doug about sharpening and toning down the whites on the head. It's been nice meeting Linda and you.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Nice incoming pose, good details ( sharpening would help).. loved the compo too..

[Norm Dulak]

Thanks to everyone who looked at and commented on this image.

In this re-post, I've worked on the hot spot and the sharpening, with what I hope is a better result.

Norm Dulak