Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle

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• Merlin (1713)
• [2006-03-26 18:53]
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Scott:
Can I just be the first to say, that is absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing - I think it's a stunning image. Great note too!
Many thanks,
Nigel.

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• AnimalExplorer (1997)
• [2006-03-26 19:14]
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We are all always gonna face the fact there's gonna be contrast issues every now and then. This case it's an exception. To see such a fantastic closeup of this raptor is worth it, and is not that distracting. I did a little magic on it to see if I could fix that issue. :)

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• ScottHale (420)
• [2006-03-26 20:04]

Scott,
It was windy that day and his feathers on his neck and head were flying all over the place.
all of my shot's of this Eagle looked like he had a bad punk haircut. Very fine capture from the OOF BG to the composition. Great catch light and clarity in the eyes. I had a difficult time metering the light in order to get some of the whites around his eyes. You also show how sharp this guy's beak is. Fine work..........definately a keeper!
Scott

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• Athila (1982)
• [2006-03-26 21:16]

Hi Scott

Great portrait with extreem sharpness and perfect exposure. I need one of those 2.8 zoom lens ;o).
Excellent details in shadows as well as in highlights.

Great work and TFS.

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• loot (11276)
• [2006-03-26 23:16]
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Hi Scott
Almost I said 'Great Scott', what a shot. This is a WOW.
Brilliant capture, great composition, fabulous colours, magnificent DOF catching all the details plus that lovely liveliness in the eye, superb BG, and perfect exposure management.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. I am glad Paul mentioned the contrast issue, so I didn't have to. His workshop did well to your excellent photo as it is the only adjustment that it need.

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• manyee (23770)
• [2006-03-27 0:49]

That is a new one for me, Scott. I have never heard of a wedge-tailed eagle. Sharp details and very natural colors. I like the POV and the intense look. What a beak. Great notes.
TFS. : )

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• Janice (18832)
• [2006-03-27 0:51]

Scott, Scott, Scott! Superb. Amazing capture. I love it. Some mention contrast, I have no problem with that - I can't say I even noticed it...
You must be very happy with this one Scott, I'd keep it if I was you,
Great job,
Janice

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• goutham_ramesh (12237)
• [2006-03-27 2:04]

Hi Scott.

Flawless potrait of this beautiful bird, you give a proud look to your bird. Good Composition , exposure and Colors
TFS
Goutham R

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• Zeno (10867)
• [2006-03-27 2:21]

Hi Scott,

Excellent close up of this phantastic bird. The outstanding feathers are really great.
TFS.

Zeno.

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• red45 (31094)
• [2006-03-27 2:29]

Hi Scott!
I love this kind of portraits! Brave face, big eye and beak, perfect lines and details. Grey BG isn't maybe the best, but looks not bad at all. Bird itself is beautifull. Excellent work my friend!

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• ddg (5507)
• [2006-03-27 4:01]

Hello Scott magnifique portrait de cet aigle splendide. L'aspect du plumage donne une impression trés forte d'oiseau en colere!! Mes compliments pour ce shot, Didier.

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• coasties (28054)
• [2006-03-27 4:47]

Sensational Scott! This is stunning work. No nits here. A pleasure to view! :-)

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• dew77 (13270)
• [2006-03-27 4:53]

Hello Scott!
Excellent portrait.POV,simple BG,clear eyes and details,
expression on face and composition are wonderful.
TFS...:-)

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• sandpiper2 (16757)
• [2006-03-27 6:16]

Stunning portrait, no nits.

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• marhowie (486)
• [2006-03-27 6:23]

Hi Scott,
Excellent DOF, sharpness, color and light. The clean BG works very well also..Great POV, This portrait rocks! :) Very well done.

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• Dando (3084)
• [2006-03-27 7:20]

Hi Scott, haven't got much time these days so struggling to keep up with my critiques. Anyway great portrait. The detail, colours, POV, and exposure all spot on. The feathers almost give it a three dimensional quality to it. Well done and TFS.
Dean.

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• wkshelton (5492)
• [2006-03-27 8:55]

Excellent photo, Scott, The colors, BG, DOF, POV, everything good and crisp, TFS Kyle

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• thistle (9282)
• [2006-03-27 9:56]

Hello Scott,
Very good shot! The POV and framing are great, well done on lighting and detrails too. The picture is a little gloomy in mood because of the gray BG, but overall it's very nice.
WELL DONE!

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• marjan (2685)
• [2006-03-27 9:57]

Hi Scott, fantstic portret of this wonderful bird.. Excelent POV and qualiti of photo. Very nice and good notice about it.TFS
Majran

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• AndyB (3982)
• [2006-03-27 11:56]

Hello Scott,
A very fine portrait of this eagle,I've not heard of this one till now.
Excellent exposure and good sharp detail.
Nice clean background too.
A great shot.

TFS

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• wallhalla15 (13829)
• [2006-03-27 14:44]

Very nice portrait shot Scott, great sharpness and POV/DOF, well captured too. Great colours an very nice bg. This is an excellent compositon. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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• liquidsunshine (5437)
• [2006-03-27 15:28]

Brilliant capture Scott,
Excellent sharp and clear detail. The colours are fantastic. Well composed and nicely exposed. Timing is perfect to get this pose (who stood behind the bird with the hairdryer!!!).
Thanks for posting, have a good week.

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• saguzar (7202)
• [2006-03-27 15:33]

Hi Scott,
Excelent eagle portrait! very nice composition, the details, colors, light and BG are very good.
Regards
Hernán

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• PDP (11769)
• [2006-03-27 18:01]

Hello Scott, very nice shot. I like the composition (although being really picky I'd crop a little off the top) and the details are great. Well done.

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• osse (7805)
• [2006-03-27 18:47]

Hi Scott.
Great portrait with extreem sharpness.good POV and DOF.Can almost see you on her eyes :)
Excellent job....
osse

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• EOSF1 (23955)
• [2006-03-27 20:48]

Incredible shot Scott, so sharp and clear. Very well done on everything. Thanks.

Mario

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• cecilia (4630)
• [2006-03-27 22:33]

Wow!Brilliant shot,superb colour, detail and I love the detail on eye...
A job well done...

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• livios (16942)
• [2006-03-27 23:36]

Well, man, we have a masterpiece here.

I do enjoy colors, pov and composition.

A very beautiful bird, a great photo with a perfect sharpness.

Congratulations, Scott.

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• Jannie (1227)
• [2006-03-28 2:56]

WOW.

Great shot Scott. Absolutely brilliant. Perfect portrait.

No nits

TFS

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• SunToucher (11162)
• [2006-03-28 5:47]

Nice mowhawk :-) Very noce photo with excellent sharpness and color. The grey b/g feels really good and is putting all attention on the eagle.
TFS,
Niek

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• Signal-Womb (11094)
• [2006-03-28 7:24]

Excellent capture Scott, love the close composition revealing marvelous details. Very nice work.

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• axiotea (20)
• [2006-03-29 0:02]

Hi Scott!Such sharpness and clear details! What a shot! All the best....Marilyn..

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• SkyF (8073)
• [2006-03-29 14:57]

Hi Scott,
a beautiful portrait, the sharpness and details are amazing. Lovely colors and great POV. Very well done.
TFS..Sky

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• chiliu (6526)
• [2006-03-31 23:09]

Hi Scott,
Very nice capture!
Superb details and sharpness, great colours and very well framed.
Well done and have a nice weekend my friend!

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• aido (4046)
• [2006-04-03 4:40]

Hi Scott,
A nice shot, excellent detail, beautiful colours and texture in the feathers. I like the DOF just throwing out some of the farthest feathers, sharp detail everywhere where needed. Great work!
Cheers,
Adrian

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• Tommysugar (602)
• [2006-04-06 16:12]

Very nice shot! This is a fantastic animal!
The details are perfect and also the colours!
Bye Tom

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• cedryk (5270)
• [2006-04-10 5:07]

Hello Scott,
Wonderful majestic portrait of this royal bird!
Great exposure, details, and very good neutral background.
Best greetings,
Michal

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• touristdidi (2490)
• [2006-04-18 13:24]

What a bird!!!!! This guy looks keen for the kill!

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• GianPaolo (414)
• [2006-05-20 17:28]
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• CTP (2726)
• [2006-05-24 14:45]

Wooow Scot,
This is one amazing looking Eagle shot my friend.
I love everything about it:)
Excellent pov,dof,colors,focus,details,sharpness,note,framing and blurred bg.TFS
Chris

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• pablominto (14563)
• [2006-11-21 7:35]

Hello Scott,
A wonderful portrait!
The details are simply awesome, that includes plumage and of course the amazing reflection in the eye...
Well framed, great colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Nephrotome2 (2538)
• [2006-11-22 6:23]

excellent composition colors and sharpness.
[points tomorrow]
TFS.
Jeanmarie

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• granchius (292)
• [2007-03-10 15:55]

Ciao Scott,
Excellent shot, clear and simply perfect!
TFS
Carlo