Squinting Eagle

Gallery: AvianPosted April 8, 2013208 views2 comments

This Bald Eagle was perched in a tree near its nest, where an egg(s) is being incubated. The bird flew off before I could get too close, but it was another good test for the Sigma. D90, ISO-200, 1/1000th, f-8.0, 500mm. A major crop as I was still a good distance away.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on April 8, 2013 at 4:13 PM

Bill, I like the pose you caught this eagle in. You are correct it is a good test of the Sigma lens. You have good detail in the white feathers and the dark ones. I also like the bare tree and the BG, supports the eagle well. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on April 9, 2013 at 10:17 AM

Thanks John, last year this particular bird (banding on the legs is the same, seen in another frame) allowed me to get much closer--of course with the ancient 300mm lens. This time, it didn't. Must have known I upgraded!

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments