Birds Bald Eagle Madonna

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I took this 30 minutes after sunrise which is why the Bald Eagle has a golden cast. That's the morning moon behind it. Which do you like better?

1. Looking horizontally and the shape of the head mirrors the shape of top of the moon.

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 2500

2. Looking up and the head shape and angle mimics the partial moon

• ILCE-1M2
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Tim Mayo]

Both great shots. I personally prefer the head position in the first shot.

 

[Merlinator]

Really nice.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Love it. Maybe #2 for me, but both oh so good.

 

[evacguy]

I took this 30 minutes after sunrise which is why the Bald Eagle has a golden cast. That's the morning moon behind it. Which do you like better?

1. Looking horizontally and the shape of the head mirrors the shape of top of the moon.
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2. Looking up and the head shape and angle mimics the partial moon
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Both great shots and composition. I think the first one is my favourite, there seems to be a pleasing symmetry between the head and moon.

 

[DaveC Oz]

Great shots, my slight preference is for #1, the eyes seem focused right on the viewer.

 

[THXGEEK]

Love it. Maybe #2 for me, but both oh so good.

^^ This ^^