Posted by Rene de Heer on February 24, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Another image from my recent trip to photograph Golden eagles in North Sweden.
Nikon D3S with 600VR from hide.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Barry Southon on February 24, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Rene
Most impressive image. Illustrates the Eagles power and strength.
Posted by Neil Burton on February 24, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Shows the sheer size and power of these birds perfectly.
Posted by keith mitchell on February 24, 2012 at 3:49 PM
All power! i do like the spray of snow,great image.
Keith.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 24, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Magnificent bird and superb shot that has caught the eagle very well. No nits from me.
Nick.
Posted by Matt Cole on February 24, 2012 at 4:19 PM
this certainly shows the bird's wings off very well. The background is a little distracting but a strong image nevertheless.
Matt
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 24, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Hi Rene,
Wonderful pose and the splashing snow really adds to the atmosphere. Do feel the BG a tiny bit distracting but not much you could have done about that.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by David Taylor on February 25, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Excellent action shot. I'd love to see a 3D video of all the action, I bet it would look great on your 3D TV - active or passive glasses or glassesless?
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 25, 2012 at 8:38 AM
Powerful image of a powerful bird.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Austin Thomas on February 25, 2012 at 4:54 PM
A fabulous subject Rene. I love the snow spray and the light catching the eye perfectly.
Ref. BKGR. I would burn in the two brightest white areas. Having seen the face and centre part of this picture my eyes then follow the wings out from the centre. In both cases that takes my eye towards the bright areas in the BKGR.
Note to myself - I must do more images in the snow...
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 25, 2012 at 6:17 PM
Austin thanks for the advise. It is what it is: snow! I am not one to change or manipulate my images a lot. It is a natural setting and whereas with smaller birds you can change and modify backgrounds to a certain extend, you can't do it with these highly sensitive raptors. If you are interested in something special in the snow in 2012... drop me an email I might be able to help.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Classic shot Rene, these eagles are such impressive birds, no nits from me
Andy...
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 26, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Great shot that has the feel of a painting
Bob
Posted by Mike Smith on February 28, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Discussion
13 repliesNikon D3S with 600VR from hide.
Rene de Heer
Most impressive image. Illustrates the Eagles power and strength.
Keith.
Nick.
Matt
Wonderful pose and the splashing snow really adds to the atmosphere. Do feel the BG a tiny bit distracting but not much you could have done about that.
greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Best wishes
Phil
Ref. BKGR. I would burn in the two brightest white areas. Having seen the face and centre part of this picture my eyes then follow the wings out from the centre. In both cases that takes my eye towards the bright areas in the BKGR.
Note to myself - I must do more images in the snow...
Rene de Heer
Classic shot Rene, these eagles are such impressive birds, no nits from me
Andy...
Bob