Eagle Strut

Gallery: AvianPosted February 26, 20173,487 views13 comments

I liked the attitude this juvenile Eagle had as it strutted across the ice. Cloned out a small amount of debris that was on the ice. 90% FF.

Thanks for looking, comments & suggestions are always appreciated!
Large image provided for best detail.
Canon 70D
Sigma 150 – 600 C @ 600
1/2000
f/8 Aperture Priority
ISO 800 HH
Processed RAW image with Lightroom 5.7, CS5

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by David Bogener on February 26, 2017 at 5:19 PM

Interesting image. Good detail in the larger version. I like mid-stride pose and the head turn. Perhaps a little selective shadow adjustment in PS?

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 26, 2017 at 6:24 PM

I like the stride and the look. Is this a Golden Eagle? Doesn't look like a juvenile bald.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 26, 2017 at 7:28 PM

Hi Jerry, I'm pretty sure it's a Juvie bald. Probably first or second year. It was with other bald Eagles and I don't know that we have Golden's around here. I've never seen one. I have one more image to post of this bird. This was taken at a harbor just off the Mississippi river.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 26, 2017 at 9:00 PM

Really fun strutting pose of this guy, Steve. My Sibley's shows this as a juvenile baldy. I like the slightly lifted foot.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on February 27, 2017 at 12:06 AM

Nice pose, catching the eagle in mid-stride and with that intent look.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on February 27, 2017 at 12:57 AM

Wonderful light, look, colors, shadow and detail in this young eagle Steve. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 27, 2017 at 2:06 PM

This is great, Steve. Definitely means business. I like the clean and simple view of such a powerful bird. devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM

Love the intent look and the walking pose - definitely going places ! Cheers, hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 27, 2017 at 5:19 PM

Excellent, Steve. Wonderful pose and beautiful detail in the plumage.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 27, 2017 at 7:37 PM

Very nice detail although I do note the smaller image appears to be a little brighter and more saturated than the larger image. The clarity is superb. What attitude!

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on February 28, 2017 at 3:01 PM

Love the attitude Eagles have, I think it is that stern looking "Eyebrowish" bump above their eye.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 4, 2017 at 10:07 PM

Nice catch!
Agree that a shadow adjustment would bring out the detail in the lower parts of the eagle.
You could also brighten up that dark foot a bit.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 5, 2017 at 4:45 PM

Love the strut and the eye contact here Steve, he really seems to have an attitude. devil

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