Bald Eagle

Marlo Casabar · Dec 21, 2016

Canon EOS 7D Mark II
EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
ƒ/6.3
840mm
1/3200s
ISO 400
Marlo Casabar
Flash not fired
Wed, 14 December 2016 12:09 PM
2016
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.2.1 (Macintosh)

I had the pleasure of visiting Conowingo Dam in Maryland. Of the three days I shot, I think this is my favorite shot. I have shots of Eagles catching fish, flying by with fish, getting chased by other eagles. This is my favorite because of the overall lighting and detail.

Canon 7D Mk II 600mm f/4L IS II USM with 1.4x III
1/3200 f/6.3 ISO 400 0EV
Edited in LR

Daniel Cadieux · Dec 21, 2016

You are right that the light and details look good. I also like that the eagle is angling towards you. The one thing knocking points off the image is the less than ideal "pancake" flat wing position. Having them on the up or down stroke would have been best.

Moody McCall · Dec 22, 2016

Very nice. Looks like he is coming right at you!

Marlo Casabar · Dec 22, 2016

Thanks for your comments, Daniel. Is there a reason that wings full up or full down is preferred? I'm new to BIF photography and every bit of information is so helpful to me.

Marlo

Daniel Cadieux · Dec 23, 2016

Hi Marlo, it just makes for a more dynamic and visually rich image. When we see the full thickness of the wing, and all the feather layers and details that comes with those up or down positions, plus the sense of power of full flight, it all adds up for a more engaging image...IMO of course!:S3:

arash_hazeghi · Dec 23, 2016

Hi Marlo

a flat wing position is just not attractive generally speaking as it doesn't show the top or under side of the wing. Those areas usually have interesting patterns and feathers plus it adds a more sense of size and depth to the image.

i moved this to ETL because I think other viewers can also benefit from the critique points re wing position

Tim Foltz · Dec 23, 2016

Mario, nice shot of the eagle, but as others have stated not an ideal wing position, but what thrill to have witnessed and photographed.

-Tim

Stuart Philpott · Dec 29, 2016

Mario this must have been an incredible experience to photograph,these eagles. A lovely image I like how he's moving towards you and the slight angle of the wings. I have found the notes on wing position really interesting as well

take care

Stu

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