Bald Eagles in Snow

[Justin Reznick]

Taken at the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.

Canon 7D
400mm f/5.6
ISO 250
f/5.6
1/1000 sec.

[Dan Fleming]

I really like the snowy feel to this one. The eagles are a nice spot of color in an overall low contrast background. There is a yellowish spot in the tree above and to the left of the eagles that I'd be tempted to clone out. Beautiful image. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Lovely composition and the touches of snow on the branches really adds to this capture. Wonderful the two eagles perched together and the sharp eyes and detail. Really like the crop you chose and the only thing IMO would be to lighten it just a tad to make it pop a little more, Like this a lot Justin and many thanks for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Nicely framed in the tree Justin. I like the similar poses, and the snow adds to the image.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Beautiful image taken in tough conditions.
Love the pair sitting on the same branch in almost same pose.
Agree with lightening a bit. If I would change a thing it was a slight crop from the bottom.

Szimi

[Alan Melle]

This is a very nice image that is just a bit dark as presented. A quick threshold check for the whites starts showing a few pixels at about 228. Adjusting the white point to about 230 really adds some sparkle to the image. Wish this one was mine!

[Fabs Forns]

Very painterly image, I like that you kep the blue cast corresponding to the weather, but agree it could go a tad lighter.

[Markus Jais]

I like the composition and the snow flakes in front of the birds. The snow on the branches is also great.
And two birds in a similar pose are always great.
A beautiful image.

Markus

[Justin Reznick]

Thank you all for your comments! Here is a repost lightened up. Thoughts?

[Dan Wolin]

Justin,

The second one is definitely better but I think you could probably pull some more out - but, great shot of the pair regardless and nice framing with the ice covered branches.