Bald Eagle in Heavy Snow

[D. Robert Franz]

Just back from Utah. Photographed this bald eagle in some really heavy snow which would challenge any AF system I've ever used. The AF on my new 7D was excellent in these conditions getting around a 70% success rate. Overall I've been very pleased.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Date/Time: 2010:02:19 15:14:26
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure compensation: +1 1/3
ISO: 400
Focal length: 600mm

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Robert, I really like this photo. Snow adds so much and the eagle is sharp. But I am not sure about the vertical crop. My personal preference would be horizontal.

[Mike Milicia]

Love the snow against the razor sharp eagle!
Pose makes for a tough composition IMO.
Agree with going vertical but maybe position bird a bit higher in the frame?

[Markus Jais]

Awesome shot. The snow is fantastic. Great wing pose. The white BG is great here as is shows the snowy condition in which this picture was taken.
For me, the vertical crop is fine.

Markus

[Daniele Morasca]

7D do a great job on this hard and wonderful target. (in your hands of course ;))

Gratz

[Alfred Forns]

Love it as presented Dale !!! Snow adds so much mood and love the curled feathers !!!

... glad the 7D is working well for you !! Mine is doing just fine !!!

[Nancy A Elwood]

Dale as Al said love it as presented! Wonderful wing span and head angle. Congrats!!