Sea eagle and others

[EmilyR]

Can you please tell me how to a better quality without a tripod. Also what you think of it. I dont really edit my photos much so any help with that would be appriciated. Thanks
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll294/emilyr_2008/IMG_0147.jpg

[Les McLean]

A faster shutter speed, try and aim for 1/1000 sec or faster if possible to 'freeze' the motion.

It may help if you indicated which camera you are using?

[Cobra]

The Exif data from the image (below)
Shows the exposure time is way too slow I am afraid
Its should be at least 1/400 hand held at that focal length.
thats where the Shake / blur is coming from.
Up the ISO and apature size to try and at least match the sutter speed to the focal length
HTH?

Model = Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL


[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/13"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Action program
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2007-08-16 20:32:53
Date Time Digitized = 2007-08-16 20:32:53
Shutter Speed Value = 3.7 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Maker Note = 8340 Byte
User Comment =
Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = sRGB
Exif Image Width = 3456
Exif Image Height = 2304
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal

[purpleclouds]

definately a higher shutter speed needed.....my only guess is you would need to up the ISO unless your lens is the 400 2.8!