Bald Eagle mated pair (which shot is best) (Page 5): There seems to be more of a relationship between Mr. and Mrs. in the top photo. Very nice...

Deborah Preiser Loc: Chicago, IL

There seems to be more of a relationship between Mr. and Mrs. in the top photo. Very nice

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

Nalu wrote:

For me, the first. Shadowed male is problematic. Is the first a crop? If so, I would give the birds a bit more room in the frame, especially on the bottom.

Thanks, Nalu!

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

One is a better composition but 2 has better light

Zooman 1

First one for sure!! I prefer this one as both eagles are well lit, in the second there is a bit of a shadow over the male. Also prefer the pose of the 2 in the first image. BTW both are good images.

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

First one.

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

I'd pick #1. Both eagles are in good focus, especially the eyes. In #2 the males eye is not quite sharp.

Audioguy Loc: Pocono Mts. PA

Reconvic wrote:

Have been watching this pair of Bald Eagles for 3 years now and hopefully for many more. They mate for life and can live for 30 years. The female is on the right (she is 25% larger and has a slightly deeper beak). The eagle is hands down my favorite bird as it is the symbol for our nation and my Marine Corps! PLEASE help me choose which shot to add to our calendar for next year....

I also prefer the first image.

Gampa

#1

SBrodsky Loc: Northern Colorado

Sweet shots.

photogeneralist Loc: Lopez Island Washington State

Why do we insist on impuning human behavioral traits onto non human animals? If we ignore the humanized emotional attachment aspect of the photo, then which photo is better composed and exposed. That's your choice but once that choice is made then that's the one for the calendar IMHO.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

photogeneralist wrote:

Why do we insist on impuning human behavioral traits onto non human animals? If we ignore the humanized emotional attachment aspect of the photo, then which photo is better composed and exposed. That's your choice but once that choice is made then that's the one for the calendar IMHO.

I think maybe because animals also show affection to each other on some way. Mourn a death or loss, just not to the same degree as we do.

Appy Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)

Can't go wrong with either of those beauties, but were it me I'd go with the 2nd.
Thanks for sharing the great photos.

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

Reconvic wrote:

Have been watching this pair of Bald Eagles for 3 years now and hopefully for many more. They mate for life and can live for 30 years. The female is on the right (she is 25% larger and has a slightly deeper beak). The eagle is hands down my favorite bird as it is the symbol for our nation and my Marine Corps! PLEASE help me choose which shot to add to our calendar for next year....

What great shots, but the first on gets my vote
Fran

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Reconvic wrote:

Have been watching this pair of Bald Eagles for 3 years now and hopefully for many more. They mate for life and can live for 30 years. The female is on the right (she is 25% larger and has a slightly deeper beak). The eagle is hands down my favorite bird as it is the symbol for our nation and my Marine Corps! PLEASE help me choose which shot to add to our calendar for next year....

Vic, I like number one the best, both are excellent.

Greg

Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl

bbradford wrote:

One is a better composition but 2 has better light

Thanx, bbradford!