Bald Eagle Portrait

Gallery: AvianPosted May 12, 2012250 views9 comments

Olympus E-5, 300mm x 2.0TC, braced car window
f8, 1/320, ISO800

A Bald Eagle defending a salmon carcass from gulls, crows, ravens and other eagles. In the pouring rain. Not a flattering shot, I fear, but the closest I've ever been to a wild eagle.

Full frame. Usual sharpening drill. Noise reduction to background.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Peter Cross on May 12, 2012 at 12:43 AM

Well, maybe not flattering from a beauty standpoint but it sure evokes a real sense of defending his ground. That's a pretty intense look he (or she) is projecting. Great detail, well composed and exposed. I'd like it in my portfolio.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 12, 2012 at 3:02 AM

I think it's pretty cool looking, Jim! I love the open beak, it gives a sense of what's happening. I also think the rain streaking in the background is a bonus.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 12, 2012 at 3:32 AM

Jim the pose of the bird amd it's wet feathers it's stunning.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM

A very "real" look at a moment in this bird's life. I love it.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 12, 2012 at 8:27 AM

Fierce! Don't mess with me! A really nice intimate view. Sharon

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on May 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM

What a portrait, like it a lot ! You can easily see the water on the bird's feathers, which adds to the overall atmosphere. Impressed ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on May 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

Good that you got so close for this portrait, Jim. That open beak and intense eye really make this.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on May 12, 2012 at 6:36 PM

excellent portrait under the rain. TFS.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on May 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Great close-up! Stands out from the usual eagle portrait. Thanks for sharing, hope you didn't get too wet.

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