Eagle's Nest #3
Nikon D-300
200-400 mm at 400mm
1/1000 sec at f4 ISO 800
Cropped about 30%
I know the bird needs more room on the RHS...don't know how to add canvas because of the nest at bottom:(
Would like to hear general comments about composition, sharpness etc. All comments welcome!
I would have loved to see you shoot this at f8. ;)
Hi Troy -- WHY??Originally Posted by Troy Lim
Please expand on your comment - will help everyone learn. :)
Lance, I normally shoot at f8 to get the entire wingspan to be in focus especially when they fly across. Just a suggestion.
Man, bet your heart was pumping, what a moment,..wow!!!
Nice picture and great nature moment. Not sure about f/8, looks like he needed the shutter speed. Otherwise, I agree with no BG restrictions no need to be wide open.
Last edited by Jeff Cashdollar; 03-06-2010 at 04:27 PM.
Excellent Capture. I agree about the need for more canvas on the right, but that would be togh with the nest. I really like the lighting and thats a great tree.
I think you should give yourself more credit. Its a beautiful shot Bob.
I agree that what may be needed is more shutter speed - I try to keep the shutter speed up around 1/1600 to get a bird's wings in focus. It also helps to have a smaller aperture, but that really depends on how close you are to the subject and the plane of focus (I think I said that right). If I am really close to a bird, I try to have a smaller aperture to get the whole bird in focus.
I like the crop/composition. The tree limb takes the viewer from upper corner to the nest (or the other way). The eagle's wing span, feet, face - details are nicely done.
Good take-off shot.
The wings are a bit dark but detail is there. On my monitor the feet seem a bit saturated - but might be the way the light is hitting them.
The eagles have just started returning to the nest here. Wonderful subjects to photograph.
Deb
Thanks to all for their comments!
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