Our National Bird

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Posted by Craig Sullivan on July 1, 2006 at 1:36 AM

Just had to post this portrait taken today at the start of our Independence Day weekend. Hope you all get a long happy 4-day weekend. I will be celebrating the the comeback of our National Bird. There are now reportedly 60 nesting pairs on Whidbey Island. Fred here is one of my neighbors. Portrait of he and his mate posted in the Avian gallery taken this month during a break from feeding their eaglets:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=49715&b=mp&st=0&la=1&ph=0&sid=15161&u=15161

Posted by Marc Adamus on July 1, 2006 at 9:37 AM

Great catch! Perfect exposure. Well done!

Posted by Craig Sullivan on July 1, 2006 at 3:56 PM

Thanks, Marc. Not bad for a Coolpix 8800. VR really helped and histogram helped dial down the exposure so the head isn't burned out. Then PS Shadow/Highlight to bring up the dark feathers.

I appreciate your feedback, coming from the exposure guru. Your scenics are an inspiration.

Posted by Erik Lundh on July 1, 2006 at 9:56 PM

Craig,
This is pretty awesome. No nits from me!