First Year Bald Eagle

[Anita Rakestraw]

Cheyenne Bottoms in Nov. 2009. Wish it were sharper and that I had exposed more to the right - I have FOO - fear of overexposing!! :D:p:eek: I'm tired of FOO and am currently focusing on overcoming that!! Time of day wasn't great either; it was my last pass through the wetlands before leaving for home....

11-8-2009, 1 p.m.
1DMk III, 500mm w/1.4 ext.
Blubb for support
ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/4000
Big crop -40% of original; cloned out some branches

[Jeff Cashdollar]

I love the composition and techs look good, assume sunny day.

You are on the right track and realize that 75% of all the image's tonality comes from the 2 most right stops. Well done - keep em coming.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice framing and pose Anita. Hope you get over your fear. Looks like a tough exposure with dark bird and bright BG.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Anita - agree with your self critique - not much else you could do with the harsh light. could be a bit sharper, composition does look good.
Keep em coming :)

[Gus Cobos]

I like the composition Anita. Agree that it should be a tad sharper...you did well, I wish it were mine...:):cool:

[Anita Rakestraw]

Thanks, all. I'll master FOO yet, I will, I will! :D;)