Slingin' The Clay
by Drake

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Interesting shot. I like how the dirt is almost in focus but perhaps not quite. The nature of this adds to the shot nicely. Non-centered composition might have helped things a bit, but I like it.

Female Northern Cardinal
by Drake

Comment by zainab:
Wonderful! Great color and composition. A contender for a ribbon. It's a winter classic!

Fiery Crash - Airborne Parts
by Drake

Comment by Rasai:
...or parts a-flyin'& burning!

Watching
by Drake

Comment by Zoomdak:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Composition and Lighting: Natural outdoor lighting. Yet the semi-overcast lighting makes it look a little bit flat. Nothing much to say on composition. Maybe a bit tighter crop on the bottom and right.

Technical: Think this image could have improved a lot with a bit of editing. Some more contrast, a closer crop, bit darker background, bit higher saturation and sharpness, etc.

Overall: Though this eagle shot is impressive, it seems like it is a fairly standard shot to DPC. Not able to get photos of it taking off?

Watching
by Drake

Comment by jjstager2:
Awesome capture of the profile. Nice and tight crop without losing crispness. It's a shame about the shadow on his back.

Watching
by Drake

Comment by scooter97:
Nice capture. I haven't gotten one as good as this!

Watching
by Drake

Comment by oscarburd:
A very good one!

Watching
by Drake

Comment by mrbig65:
the KING is watching us !!6

Watching
by Drake

Comment by glad2badad:
I'll give you credit for obtaining what appears to be a "natural environment" eagle shot. Not so easy to get. Could be a little sharper and better detailed.

Watching
by Drake

Comment by manavg:
Standard American bald eagle shot... 6