Catch

by John Fan

Gallery: AvianPosted January 23, 2011213 views15 comments

This bald eagle just caught a fish on Mississippi river.

Sony A900, Sony 70-400mm G
F8, 1/500 sec, Iso 200.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Lindy Martin on January 23, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Great image and detail! Any specs available?

Registered on March 10, 2009, 60 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on January 23, 2011 at 10:28 PM

Super shot John, I would be interested in seeing what equipment and camera settings you used for this great shot.

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Great image. I like the different colors visible in the darker feathers. The feet holding the fish is very interesting-almost hand like it it's look. That little bit of reflection in the water is nice.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on January 23, 2011 at 10:53 PM

Fabulous image John, the detail in the wing feathers is incredible, nice sharp eye and the 'catch' adds a special element to the image - very nicely captured.

Registered on November 24, 2008, 56 Posts, 492 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 23, 2011 at 11:02 PM

Beautiful water and great bird!
My only suggestion would be to leave more room in front.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on January 23, 2011 at 11:03 PM

Fantastic shot! Details are exceptional ( like hyperrealistic painting!), what were the camera settings?

Registered on January 4, 2011, 59 Posts, 229 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on January 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

Nicely captured. Fantastic detail. Graham

Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 24, 2011 at 3:44 AM

Striking detail and the bit of reflection in the water is nice. Very cool flight shot, beautifully done. The range of tones in the feathers is really impressive.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 24, 2011 at 5:34 AM

Great detail and flight pose John - looks surreal

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM

Perfect!!!!

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Comment posted by John Fan on January 24, 2011 at 7:04 AM

Thanks for all your comments. I just added some info on settings.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on January 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Wow, you nailed it John. Perfect light and perfect focus on a beautiful bird.

Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on January 24, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Excellent image John. Lots of detail in the wing.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Hi John

You have made a great catch here :eek!!: Superb detail and light. love the hold on the fish