YNP Madison bald eagle arrives at the nest

[Mark Perry]

I guess better late than never in posting, but I lead a group of 8 photographers from my photography group, MPEG to YNP and GTNP June 4-11, 2010.

The wildlife activity was amazing, some days non-stop....

For those of you who have visited these Parks, you know how magical they are and a joy to visit and photograph.

I am a huge bald eagle fan and this is one of my favorite images of the trip. I like the shadow of his head in his left wing. This was at sunset.

I put together a 100 image, 5 minute slideshow here: http://galloimages.zenfolio.com/
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The wildlife images were taken with either the Canon 40D/100-400mm Lens or the Canon 7D with the Canon 500 f4 L with and without the 1.4 TC. The Landscapes were taken with the Canon 50D with either the 10-22mm or the 17-55mm f 2.8.

Thanks for looking!

Mark

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The landing pose and sharpness look very good. I wish the near wing would not cast a shadow on the head and body. If you have more room, I might put the bird a bit further to the left in the frame, add canvas at the right and crop some off the bottom.

[Fabs Forns]

Good avise from Axel, sun angle usually makes a big difference, but I understand that in the park, you need to be where you need to be. I would desaturate the sky a notch or two.
TFS.

[Mark Perry]

Thanks for the comments guys!