Attack Mode

Gallery: AvianPosted May 24, 2014131 views11 comments

D800 600mm F8 1/3000 ISO 400 Tripod

Managed to catch this guy just after he left his perch to swoop down on another eagle carrying a fish. Really liked the form and the slightly upturned head and the fabulous blue sky certainly didn't hurt either.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on May 24, 2014 at 12:38 PM

All of the above do make for a fantastic image Bob! I like it a lot! I strive for a sharp flight shot someday!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on May 24, 2014 at 12:51 PM

Sweet image Bob. Great pose. I also like the head turn. Very nice. A little work on the darkest feathers would add to the image for me. They are pretty dark with just a touch of detail. I tried it and liked the result. Happy to post the result if you're interested. Super image!

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Bob McQuade on May 24, 2014 at 2:21 PM

Keith

Please do, I would be interested

Bob

Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments

Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on May 24, 2014 at 4:32 PM

Bob
It looks like you were having a great day. great shot

Peter J. Morrissey

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on May 24, 2014 at 5:29 PM

Hi Bob: Here's a version with a little more detail in the plumage. See what you think.
Keith

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Bob McQuade on May 24, 2014 at 7:24 PM

Hi Keith

Subtle and I like it. I will be adjusting this image for my files, it is now one of my favorites.

Bob

Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 25, 2014 at 2:20 AM

Nice capture, especially the head turn. Keith's example of selective lightening makes it even more effective.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 25, 2014 at 8:08 AM

Great little head turn Bob

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

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 25, 2014 at 8:19 AM

Great head turn given to you by your eagle. I would like to see the wings lightened a bit, and Keith's version really makes this shine. Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 25, 2014 at 10:18 PM

Sweet image, Bob. Incredible detail in the plumage and a great flight position.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on May 26, 2014 at 2:12 AM

You had already nailed it, Bob, with the sharpness and the head turn, and the repost takes this one plane higher!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments