This is my first attempt at bird photography, and I couldn't have even dreamed about such result, I'm very happy about it.
As a beginner, I knew I had zero chance to capture something like that in the wild, so I went to a little park located in large woods, one hour away from home. I knew bird shows were going on there. The show occurred in a clearing in the woods, and during it, some food was thrown in a central pond of water. Birds were flying from one side to the other, catching the food pieces on their path: this is when I took the photo.
Technically, I was very glad the lens was mounted on a Wimberley head: eagles are obviously very fast, and following such a quick bird when it is filling the frame is a nightmare. No way I would have done it handheld. Keeping it in focus was also very challenging: it definitely requires experience and skill to be done properly! Two third of my shots were out of focus :-/
All in all a very interesting experience!
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Thanks for telling us how you got this because I was very curious how you got an image of a Bald Eagle in France. Great great image Christophe. Once again proving your overall excelence as a Photographer.
Christophe, this is an outstanding image. Curious to know if the water was truly this spectacular blue, or whether this was enhance a little in PS? Just great timing on the shot, and the detail is wonderful!
Thanks a lot! It's no news: I like to process my shots extensively, and this one is no exception. Colors were all tweaked to maximize visual impact.
Christophe, this is an outstanding image. Curious to know if the water was truly this spectacular blue, or whether this was enhance a little in PS? Just great timing on the shot, and the detail is wonderful!
I won't be renewing my membership this year.
Seems very little point now.
It is a little unfair to parade your skills so shamelessly and subtly inform us that we are perhaps best suited to another hobby.
:-)
Of course this is superb !
If I'm honest, I'm not a fan of the heavily manipulated images but there is no doubting your talent,
Well done, again.... Grrrr
LOL welcome to the crazy world of bird and wildlife photography!! See how much fun it is with an environment and subject over which you usually have minimal, if any control? :-0
I guessed right off that this was a zoo or raptor park shot. The colour of the water, looks like jesses were cloned out and the eagle's got a chunk of raw meat in its talons, not fish. Facilities like that don't generally feed live prey, as it upsets people to see a living animal destroyed before them. But tossing meat that the bird is accustomed to, into water, gives the bird exercise and a chance to remember that it's supposed to get its food from water, not a handler wearing welding gloves.
Still, a very good shot and I can't tell you the number of times I've got a shot that would otherwise be perfect except for missed focus. Great work!
Hmmmm...the last wings were too long (well at least one of them), and these wings are cropped rather rudely too short. Gosh....will the third set of wings be just right?! Like Goldilocks, I have faith...;-)
You have been my hero for a long time. This image is why: you are an extraordinary photographer, not only because of your imagination in the expert skill set, but your incredible diversity and ability at all levels. Congrats on your ribbon, Christophe. Well deserved.
Pitty you didn't use a 400mm lens as you might have caught the whole bird - just kidding. Great shot and congrats! Have you got a ribbon in minimal yet?
I'm sure you'll hear this a dozen times, but the wings clipped are a distraction. I do like the action capture and the close up of the head and talons.
Explosive. Magical. Wonderful focus and action. I would say this is doing rather well despite the lack of fish :) or only parts of it :) Bumped to 8.
Is this completely wild or baited site? One shot or part of a series? I look forward to roll-over to read all the tog and voter comments. VWD.
Great expression on the eagle's face, and lots of evident strength in the wings. A very solid capture. Looks a bit blue, which could be expected on water. Maybe warm up the white balance just a little?
Presto
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