Mjmagee
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Looking for critiques on this lovely Bald Eagle I came across in the Skagit Valley in Washington State.
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Bald Eagle Perched on a Fallen Tree
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First of all, nice capture. If it were my pic I would crop in more and leave out the snow in the fg, it appears to be a distracting white blob since it's so oof, it doesn't help the picture any. That's about it, it's a pretty good shot overall.
Mjmagee
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Thanks for the feed back, I see your point and I will give it a shot.
I really like the texture and detail in the eagle, it adds to the mood of the photo.
I agree about the OoF snow in the foreground - it's a bit distracting to my eye. The other thing that my brain reacts to is the tilt to the left - if you can make the water level that would be great.
I agree about the OoF snow in the foreground - it's a bit distracting to my eye. The other thing that my brain reacts to is the tilt to the left - if you can make the water level that would be great.
Mjmagee
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Rob & K9Kirk,
You both were correct. I made the changes as you suggested, and it really enhanced the photo.
Thank you for the input.
You both were correct. I made the changes as you suggested, and it really enhanced the photo.
Thank you for the input.
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Shutterbug fan 1
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I agree with K9Kirk only I would darken the background for contrast. Since I am familiar with LR and PS, there are tools available to easily accomplish this.
Woody Meristem
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Much, much better to my eye. Now you've got a really good photo with tremendous atmosphere.
Nicely done!
A good improvement, I think. You included the good surroundings and eliminated the 'not so good'. Good job.
Nice work. I'd probably take the crop in a bit tighter to lose that dark blob directly above the eagles head and the dark blob to the left of the frame but leave the nice out of focus grass and snow. That would also position the bird a bit further left in the frame which could work with the sight line to the right.
+1 on Dave’s suggestions
Mjmagee
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Thanks all for the input, you were all spot on with your suggestions. Much better photo with the cropping etc.