When I was photographing this eagle, I couldn’t help thinking at the time this was one serious guy. I think that converting this to a black and white image really emphasizes his mood at the time while eliminating any possible distractions color could have made.
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Initial Impressions and any other comments are welcomed.
Pertinent Technical Details
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Lens: Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM @ f/11.0
for 1/2000 sec. ISO 800. Edited with photoshop and Nik Silver Effects.
This majestic bird certainly has an intimidating stare. I prefer bnw wildlife for the very reason you have cited. I also thinks it conveys the strength and size of the eagle.
Definitely a fantastic portrait in black and white. The serious expression, the tight composition (kind of like a bust of an important person). I’m trying to avoid any political commentary here, though it is difficult with a species so iconic to the United States. Nonetheless, this guy means business, for better or worse.
ML
This really works well, Robert. That typical eagle stare and the head-on pose are great and the B&W does eliminate any distractions from the background.
I love the title you gave this eagle image - made me chuckle. Now I really want to hear what he says…I think I should be scared! Beautifully done Robert.
Striking shot! Love the focus (yours and the bird’s). But I was bothered that it didn’t look maximally exposed – it seemed that the whites weren’t white enough. I wasn’t sure I was correct, so I took it to LR and that was the case, so I tried adjusting the white point of the tone curve. What do you think?
Hi Robert. WOW. Got my attention and B&W is perfect for this image. His face is so good and you caught that LOOK spot on. No Words need here. Great Compositon and Tone. Well Done
