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Reach for the Sky


Reach for the Sky
Photo Information
Copyright: Mark Oxley (MojoUK) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 65 W: 7 N: 328] (1479)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS USM, Digital ISO 200
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-17 7:34
Viewed: 865
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This shot of a mature male Bald Eagle was taken at Eagle Heights and had just taken to the wing from a high perch just out of shot.

Whilst I know it's not strictly allowed in the TN TOS I have changed the BG in this shot as on the day there was a lot of white cloud about and the original BG was washed out completely.

Thanks to Adrian (aido) for giving me the benifit of his expertise in PS to make this possible. I took a few shots of the sky where there was a bit of blue just after the original photo was taken with that in mind.

Anyway, the main reason for posting this image is to find out if it works or not. So with that in mind I would appreciate your opinions please.
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Majestuoso el vuelo de esta rapaz. Muy buena definición y calidad. TFS!!.

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-06-17 8:47]

Hi Mark,
Ha ha, I can't believe you blamed me :-) Contrary to my 'expertise' I'd love to know exactly how you did this as I can't see any signs of the cut and paste. I only tried once with a Black Kite but it didn't look natural, this looks great. You can explain to me on the way to the Farne Islands :-)

It's a beautiful clear shot of the Eagle, nice and sharp right out to the tips of the primaries. Perfect exposure too, not always easy on these Eagles. Excellent shot.
Cheers,
Adrian

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  • BeBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 0 N: 253] (909)
  • [2006-06-17 10:51]

Hi Mark, the work you did here is very good, it looks natural and for me that is what is important, the composition is very good also, Juan

Gorgeous bird against a brilliant backdrop, both the shot and comp are excellent.

Greg

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11894)
  • [2006-06-18 21:52]

Bonjour Mark!

Félicitations pour cette belle capture.
meripour l'envoie.
joseph

Mark,

A great action pic that is well composed and shows great Sharpness, detail, BG and POV. TFS,
Sheriff

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