Golden Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted October 18, 2011258 views10 comments

A couple weeks ago I found a pair of Golden Eagles that had killed a duck and was eating it on the river bank. While one eagle ate, the other would patiently wait in a nearby tree. But, luckily on a couple occasions the waiting eagle would buzz it's partner, hoping for another turn at the meal.

Canon MKIV, 600mm, 1/800 @ f5.6, ISO 800, manual spot meter reading off green vegatation. Slighly cropped all around.

I appreciate all your comments and suggestions.

Ken Archer

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by David Hemmings on October 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Great capture Ken, you did well here focusing on the head. A bit less space on top and a bit more on the bottom perhaps?

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

Nice action. Composition is fine for me. Slightly more exposure might have helped but not a big issue for me.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM

This looks pretty awesome to me Ken, it's the first time I've seen an image of a Golden Eagle calling while it's landing and the snow adds a lot. The comp is fine, with the top wing close to the top of the frame. You could try just a touch of shadow adjustment to try and lift the underwings but the exposure looks natural to me with the top side well exposed and the underside dark. Congrats on this one.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 19, 2011 at 1:32 AM

Wonderful image Ken. Love the angled wings and calling pose, very dynamic presentation. Wouldn't change anything personally.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on October 19, 2011 at 6:55 AM

Nice catch, Ken. I guess there isn't any more for me to add so I'll "ditto" the others

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on October 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Love the eagle flying right at you. The open beak is great.

Ray

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on October 19, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Very nice capture, Ken. Love the details in the talons and the extended primaries. I wonder if you could tease some more detail out on the chest?

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Comment posted by Verdon on October 20, 2011 at 12:36 AM

AWESOME, congrats to great action shot!!!!!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Wonderful shot Ken, the wing span, open beak and falling snow make for a excellent shot, way to go.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on October 26, 2011 at 3:34 AM

Fantastic capture Ken, love the way you've caught the Eagle banking and heading in your direction!

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