BAnk and Dive

[Steve Bein]

This is what you see if the Eagle is high and wants to do a steep dive. Notice the focused gaze on its target.
7D
100-400mm @ 170mm
Subject dist: 30m
1/2000 sec, f/9
Mode: Manual
ISO: 400

[Randy Stout]

Steve:

Dynamic pose, intense stare as mentioned. I am guessing this is a 3-4 year old based on plumage, but would appreciate yours or others input on age here.

The crop seems tight to me, and I would consider adding a moderate amount below and just a bit to the right.

Good DOF.

Cheers

Randy

[Joe Senzatimore]

I too feel it needs a bit of room on the right. Do love the pose and the intense stare captured. Great exposure and detail as well.

[Munish Kaushik]

Steve,

A very powerful shot. Very well exposed. Seems a just a bit too tight for my taste. A bit more space on bottom right would add to it. Just my two cents.

Regards,
Munish Kaushik
www.facebook.com/Kaushik.Munish

[Arthur Morris]

I like the soft light and the pose and do not mind the SQ crop. Randy, you are right on the age. I cannot be any more specific. Great seeing you guys up there Steve.

If anyone would like to get up to Homer with Robert O'Toole and me late OCT/early NOV this year shoot me an e-mail :) Or click here and scroll all the way down for details. Lots of great Homer eagle stuff on the blog two weeks back :) Just in front of the Midway stuff.