Critique Welcomed Steller's Eagle

[Lee Webb]

I gave the D800 a rare outing for this portrait of a Steller's Sea Eagle, which was taken at a birds of prey centre. I had the 500mm on a tripod, with an SB900 flash set to -1.7EV to balance the exposure with the ambient light levels - The bird was sat in shade with the background being in bright light. I was using the vibrant colour of the background to help frame this magnificent bird. It took 45 minutes for the bird to finally strike the pose I was waiting for!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Man, that really pops doesn't it - I like the catch light from the flash in the eye, very nice

 

[Lee Webb]

Cheers Chris

 

[Darren Turner]

awesome.............. great detail, very strong background colour but it dont distract to much from this amazing looking bird........ great work Lee

 

[Kev Pugh]

And well worth the wait Lee

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Nice shot Lee. The softness of the feathers...and the eye. You nailed it.

 

[Jonni Allen]

That is some image. I'm not one for wildlife but i do appreciated good photography. Superb

 

[Lee Webb]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys