Juvenile Focus Factor

[Mark Perry]

This image was taken at Le Claire, IA, L&D 14 on Feb 20, 2010.

Canon 7D/ 500 f4L @ 500mm, f 5.6, 1/1250, ISO 640 , +1 EV




I never get tired of photographing these birds.......

Mark

[John Haig]

I can see why.
Nice pose and great soft light.
I would like more room above the top wing.
I initially took your copyright symbol for something in the background...smaller and more distinct would be a more effective I believe.

[Mark Perry]

Thanks John.

There was no room at the top wing...thats where it was on the frame.

I can see why.
Nice pose and great soft light.
I would like more room above the top wing.
I initially took your copyright symbol for something in the background...smaller and more distinct would be a more effective I believe.

[Jim Buescher]

Love the intense stare of this beautifully marked juvi. Captured in a perfect banking position against a nice BG. Focus is as sharp as it's talons.

[Jason Milligan]

Excellent photo and more ammunition for me to save up for a 500. With my 7D I use a 300 2.8 with the 1.4 and 2.0 but never seem to get this snap.

[Mark Perry]

Here is another of the same eagle...cropped from the side only. the wings tips filled the frame end to end.

[John Haig]

I like the repost with the crop better....at least you didn't clip them...great image.

[arash_hazeghi]

Very beautiful pose and great details, perfect exposure too, comp wise it is too tight on top and bottom, I would add canvas on top and bottom and the repair the missing primary tip. Will look better in a vert with more room in front.

Very nice shot, TFS

[Markus Jais]

Great action. Wonderful sharpness and very good wing pose. Exposure is also perfect on both the dark and white feathers. The second image is also great.

I agree with the others about a little more room at the top.

Markus

[Dan Wolin]

It was funny as soon as I saw the thumbnail I was going to ask if it was 14:D - I have been there too many times apparently. Great job keeping it in the frame - not always easy. Both images are great - the first needs a little contrast added - the second snaps right out. Nice one Mark - looks like you had a successful trip even with the clouds.

[Mark Perry]

Thank everyone for your comments.

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Dan,

Cloudy can be good but some sun can be too... I am headed back to 14 this weekend as the forecast is terrific from Thursday to Sunday... Let's see what I come up with this weekend.

Mark

It was funny as soon as I saw the thumbnail I was going to ask if it was 14:D - I have been there too many times apparently. Great job keeping it in the frame - not always easy. Both images are great - the first needs a little contrast added - the second snaps right out. Nice one Mark - looks like you had a successful trip even with the clouds.