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    Default Bald eagle in attack mode

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    This image was taken Dec 17 at Lock and Dam 14 around sunset.

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    Better viewing link here: http://www.galloimagesonline.com/img...p2484474-5.jpg

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    Nice pose, hanging talons, and spread wings. Looks as if it might be a huge crop as image quality is poor and colors look washed out. As presented does not look at all sharp.
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    Thanks Artie. I uploaded a low quality jpeg to the site. The link below the pic better represents the image. It was a small crop actually.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Perry View Post
    Thanks Artie. I uploaded a low quality jpeg to the site. The link below the pic better represents the image. It was a small crop actually.
    Well, that one's a bit better, about 78,497 times better. It is quite sharp and vivid. You gotta be doing something wrong with your JPEG creation. All of my images posted everywhere are 800 wide less then 200kb....

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    Agree with Arthur's comment re the original posting. The linked image certainly is much better.

    I'd prefer to see just a bit more room at the top and right. JR

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    :D I placed the link there after I saw the quality of the upload. I will work of the file upload size.

    Thanks again for the comments.

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    WOW That linked version is very punchy!! I think the light on the bird is superb. I like the sheen on the primaries and secondaries. Shame about the shadows but that's being super picky. I haven't managed a raptor photo anywhere near this great. Makes me want to go a chase some Kestrels or Kites:D

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    Linked image is superb and shows an interesting aspect of the eagle's flight behaviour!

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    Linked image is infinitely better. Great exposure and detail. In a perfect world I might want the head to be clear of the wing, but this ain't a perfect world.

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    I appreciate the comments. I will post some more and upload a higher resolution file. :o

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    image looks a bit soft

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    Thanks Jan. I assume you are referring to the uploaded image not the linked image.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jan Fourie View Post
    image looks a bit soft

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Perry View Post
    Thanks Jan. I assume you are referring to the uploaded image not the linked image.
    Yes the posted iage

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    The linked image was provided for best viewing.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jan Fourie View Post
    Yes the posted iage

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