Another Eagle

NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
edited June 17, 2008 in Wildlife
Another eagle from my trip last week. This was the fullest frame shot all weekend. Not the greatest position in the world but the detail is pretty good with a decent BG.

Nikon D200/Sigma 100-300 f4
1/1000s f/10.0 at 195.0mm iso500
PP: levels, USM, shadows/highlights, cloned some errant feathers
cropped away about 30% mainly bottom and left

Wingman
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Dan

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Comments

  • WildWallyWildWally Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2008
    Wonderful shot !!!
    "Walt":stud
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  • jsmileyjsmiley Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2008
    wooow15524779-Ti.gif
    John

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2008
    Outstandin gwork. clap.gif
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2008
    Oh my! We have a wall-hanger! Very strong, outstanding image!
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2008
    Thanks for the comments, folks. The reality is that the quality of any individual shot I take is still largely luck as to how it turns out. Which makes it extremely frustrating because some of the best action sequences etc. I totally blow it. Then when I least expect it, like this shot, I just throw the camera up and... voila. What I am doing right is finding the opportunities. A lifetime of hunting, fishing, and just wildlife watching have taken care of that. But these guys are hard to get a decent exposure on. The contrast between their dark bodies and white heads and tails presents a challenge. So far when they're flying I've pretty much been setting exposure based on ambient light with a bias towards underexposure. Static subjects I do OK on but I'm still new at this bird stuff so if anyone has any words of wisdom, recommended reading, etc. I'd appreciate a reply or a PM.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
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