Picture Of The Week 03-03-07

Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Eagles are well into the nesting process by this time of year.

Where: Gwynn's Island, VA • Chesapeake Bay Notes: The warm glow of the soft sunset light on this adult Bald Eagle allows the detail in both the highlights and shadows from overwhelming one another. Birds with drastically contrasting tones are a real challenge. Darks become to dark when the highlights are considered; or the highlight detail is "blown out" when the shadows are compensated for. Soft morning and late afternoon light are the preferred time to photograph because the diminished brilliance of sun light at these times reduces the harshness of the contrast that creates these challenges.

Equipment: Canon EOS D20 • Canon 100-400mm Zoom L Series Lens • 1.4X converter • Manfroto Tripod • 3' shutter release cable

Exposure: Shutter Speed = 1/640 second • Aperture = f 7.1 • Exposure Mode = Aperture Priority • Focus Mode: AiServo • Lens (Focal) Length = 375 mm • ISO = 800 • Aprox. Camera Distance = ~60 Feet • Date Shot: 11-16-07

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