Mike, just curious, what software are you using in post again? The Eagle shot is lovely, but it would be great if you could tweeze a little more detail out from under the wing. If I remember correctly I think you are using LR 3.6 or 4, both of which should have a shadow adjustment slider that should enable you to pull out some of that detail. Fine photo otherwise.
Molly is obviously a keen poser ,like the look in the eyes
It's the what's that thing look!!
Do I need to over expose or under expose if the sky is brighter than the bird?
Day #3 I have a ton of Osprey shots but the Bald Eagle, even though he showed up, did not turn out as I hoped. He was just too far away.
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Interesting that the eagle is a banded bird. I'm under the impression that means the bird has likely been rehabbed from injury or rescued from a poor situation previously. It has definitely had very close contact with humans at some point in its life.
WM
Are you talking about Saint Francis wildlife sanctuary? I've thought about a trip over there some time.
WM
That is the one! They take injured birds and try to rehabilitate them. I have never been there myself. Let me know if you go and I might be able to join ya if you want company.