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Hawkman
Dec-01-2006, 04:41 PM
We just got a boatload of snow today. I won't be posting anything new until the eagles are abundant I expect.

So here are a few for my namesake :D An adult and a couple of juvenile red-tailed that posed for me in sept/aug this year. I love these red-tailed, they are magnificent and powerful BOP. You really don't get a true feel of their power and size until you are up close and personal with one.

Canon 10d+500/4L hand-held

Cheers,
Gene

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JenGrace
Dec-01-2006, 04:51 PM
What a handsome bird! Thanks for posting these. :D
Ann McRae
Dec-01-2006, 04:53 PM
My, oh my....these are superb, Gene. Really superb.

And whats the matter with a bit of snow? :rofl

ann
saurora
Dec-01-2006, 04:56 PM
What a fantastic series of my favorite raptor!!! Thanks for sharing these...it's great to see the feather detail up close. Such awesome coloring! Couldn't pick just one, they are all great, for variety I would choose # 1, 4 and 7 (I like the "foot-flex") :saurora
raptorcaptor
Dec-01-2006, 06:12 PM
Nice Detail!:clap
dbaker1221
Dec-01-2006, 06:38 PM
sensational photos
Dick on Aruba
Dec-01-2006, 06:55 PM
Well Gene, you did it again! What an awesome series :clap

I choose #2 as my favorite.

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.
Owen
Dec-01-2006, 09:45 PM
They all need contrast, but gorgeous captures!
Hawkman
Dec-02-2006, 07:39 AM
Well, I would like to hear opinions. Do these photos lack contrast?

I have gotten a new computer and monitor, calibrated the monitor. I am always sure of the accuracy of the color, but the white and black points are always difficult to pin. Feedback would be useful.
saurora
Dec-02-2006, 08:05 AM
Gene I am viewing these a 2nd time on my home monitor. The are somewhat washed out, especially the closeups.
Dick on Aruba
Dec-02-2006, 03:31 PM
Well, I would like to hear opinions. Do these photos lack contrast?...

The needed adjustment is marginal but noticeable. A blackpoint adjustment would help to get an even beter picture especially if to going to print them large.

Dick.