The patient eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted December 25, 200996 views6 comments

This image was taken close to Cow bay in Prince Rupert, BC, Canada.
I took this image on an afternoon after work. This young eagle, patiently waited until I got at least 25 images, and this is my favorite.

Prince Rupert has one of the reputations of one of the wettest cities in Canada and the photo was taken under a lot of trees in a small ravine. (wet feathers in front of bird)

Comments on the image/posting are appreciated (This is my first post in this gallery) Thanks for looking...
Jose Diaz

Nikon D300 2.8 VR,
Handheld, ISO 800, f4, 1/180sec VR off - by accident. Full frame, processed in lightroom.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 25, 2009 at 10:27 PM

I like the light and Bg Jose

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 25, 2009 at 11:09 PM

Hello Jose and welcome to NPN's Avian critique forum, it is a great place to learn, share knowledge & critiques and grow as a photographer.

In the future it would be helpful for us to have you post at the 720 pixel limit for the smaller version and the optional larger version at 1200 pixels on the long side so we can assess the sharpness & details in the image. The image you have posted is a little small to see those finer details and critical sharpness.

I do like the look the eagle appears to be giving you and it's pose.

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 26, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Nice surroundings Jose and there is a moody, wild feel to the image that I like a great deal. You are in a great place for wildlife photography!

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on December 26, 2009 at 10:39 AM

I really love the look the bird is giving the camera and the look of the feathers. Would love to see it bigger.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 26, 2009 at 5:52 PM

Welcome Jose! I like the green bg and the pose of the eagle. To evaluate sharpness and details it would be good to see it posted larger. I´m looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Jimmie Fata on December 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM

The image conveys a wet yet beautiful bird.

Registered on December 27, 2009, 14 Posts, 55 Comments