Bald Eagle

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Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle2100×1809 586 KB

I had noticed this eagle hightailing it across the marsh but lost sight of it as I walked back to my vehicle. And then I noticed it munching down on something. It must have robbed a harrier of a vole. Whatever it is eating is down below the feet and in a little hollow not to be seen.

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The eagle looks a little off vertical but grass in bg seems fine. I think eagle has just transferred weight to its left foot as it raises the right.

Technical Details

Is this a composite: No
R5, 500mm + 1.4 Ext., f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO800, tripod. Cropped to 57% of full height.

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Nice to be able to get so close. Excellent color and detail. Background really works well. Bottom foreground could probably be a little more blurred using tilt shift but okay as is.

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What a wonderful look at this beautiful Eagle, David. Love his perch. That one foot up and his beak open is a nice touch. I like how the rocks seem to be framing him, and he stands out nicely with the background. Glad you spotted him.

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Hi David
It must me nice to Eagles in the open to photograph. Eagles are hard to get close to in Ct. I like the framing, detail and color control. The contact is great.
Peter

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Good work, David. Details are good and a nice BG. A terrific find.

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This is really nice. IQ is great, and the environment really adds. Nice work.

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IQ is superb… very nice.

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Excellent detail in the Eagle, David. I love the grassy background and the tilt of the eagle looks ok to me.