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Finally { American Bald Eagle } ala' Mad Maven
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Uploaded: 10/26/06 6:11 PM GMT
Finally { American Bald Eagle } ala' Mad Maven
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Some may remember back in April, my "graveyard" series...when I went to try and capture Bald Eagle pics...but it was already time to migrate...so I vowed that when they returned in October..I'd get some shots. I have approx 268 today...and though some are sharper and better than this one, I am selecting this one to show because of the Eagle looking heaven-ward. I had to stand for a few hours beside the grave of a little girl...and most of the time my eyes were having a very hard time focusing. Hope sharing this gives a few smiles.
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This is wonderful! I'm so glad you put this one up because I really like the way the eagle is looking higher in the heavens. The blue sky and the twisted branches add contrast as well.
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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Just terrifically beautiful, Terri. This pose is remarkable and the shot is quite clear. It is such a wonderful sight to look at. I love his little cocked head and his eye is so clear. He's in a great position, composition wise as well. Excellent post!
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He's not bald....still got some 'hair' on top there!....stunning shot Terri....Looks good with a great clarity to it!...lovely texture on that bark too!
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*Please forgive me, for not replying to every one of your lovely images-Problems with my hands is making it difficult at present*
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An excellent shot Terri ... the eagles have moved inland from the Mississippi River where I live also, so I will be on eagle watch all winter long ... they love a couple of my trees in my backyard & actually got a few pic's the other day. I love how this eagle is looking up towards the sky. They definitely are the most magestic bird around. Bravo!!!!!
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
I don't know what the other 267 look like but I gotta tell ya ... you picked a lulu to post Terri. Your patience paid off big-time. The clarity is fine but the pose is what makes this a winner. Going in my favorites.
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really nice image against that lovely blue sky! :) never see anything like that over here! worth the wait! :) well done
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Great shot, very well done girl.
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Woow.So Beautiful capture..clear and with Fantastic composition..Excellent,Terri..
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wonderful bird and a wonderful capture Terri! Now that is dediction and persistence for you!! - standing there all that time to get the photos you so want to capture! congratulations Terri, you achieved everything you set out to do! Patti
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Wonderful image Terri.. I can hardly wait to see the other 26...How feakin many??? Is your'e finger sore?? lmao! this will be in my personal faves also ;-) great job kiddo...=D
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Remember: Your'e UNIQUE..............[just like everyone else]
Patience is a virtue and you have proven the results of it just wonderfully Terri with this post. It's amazing and beautiful.
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Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget ;)
Everyone's said it all, but I wanted to congratulate you as well on a complete and utter stunner. Your time was not wasted in the least, and this beauty is already on my desktop and I can't wait until old baldy decides to fly into my section of the voting booth :)PJ
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"We consider the artist to be a special sort of person. It is more likely that each of us is a special sort of artist." Elsa Gidlow
Great job Terri, this bespeaks of the spirit of the eagle watching over the little girl to me. Very touching my dear.
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Your wait was well worth it.Hes a beauty,267 to go! keep them coming.
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I might not have enough time to respond to all your pictures.But I will see them all.
I cannot think of anything to write that has not been written already, but this is a terriffic shot Terri, you must have the patience of a saint to stand there for hours!
Well done you!
Well done you!
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Your work was not in vain, the photo is really good congrats!! ^_^
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Stunning capture with perfect clarity Terry. Just breathtaking the way he's looking towards the heavens and the glint in his eyes is awesome. What an excellent post you've shared with us. Thank you.
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Can't always give individual thanks but I am so appreciative of everyone's comments and input. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
Terri - it's absolutely beautiful and with the connection of standing near that little girl's grave, this is so fitting. Congrats on getting so many wonderful eagle photos!
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It's all about perspective and perception.
Well worth the wait.... this is beautiful Terri, he stands out against the blue sky perfectly.. you have captured the perfect pose..... gorgeous shot...
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your eagle has the BEST eyes. i didn't know you had them there. i wonder if he came in from alaska? great shot! eagles are just awesome. jen
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i'm so far behind that i know i'll never catch up. sorry if i don't comment on each of your pictures. . be patient!
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Nothing I can say to add to whats already been said so I'll just put my " " marks here & shut up! C);0)
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Terri this is a true wonder. Your tallent is something that always amazes me and this is you at your best.
Thanks for a magical picture.
Andy
Thanks for a magical picture.
Andy
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AKAJON:
Most people lye asleep and notice nothing around them. Just wake up and see the natural beauty around you. It will blow you away.
Was it ever worth the wait!! This is superb, Terri. And the pose is a classic. Talk about a picture being worth a thousand words.....well here it is!!!! KUDOS!! 10/favs.
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More does not always equal better.
What a cool Shot Terri!!
That's a "Young Pup" Eagle. He ain't got no butt feathers!! :-)
GREAT Shot!!
That's a "Young Pup" Eagle. He ain't got no butt feathers!! :-)
GREAT Shot!!
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Thanks all..../ actually...it's one of the parent Eagle's....an adult....but the pose made her look smaller/younger...{later I have a butt shot of her and you can see her shake her tail feathers...:)
I really appreciate all the very nice comments.
I really appreciate all the very nice comments.
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Terri, this is definitely a 10. The subject is well placed, all is sharp, perfect contrast, color and a great catch-light in her eye. Top notch girlfriend. anne :-)
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Whoa! This is really good. Super capture. And this one isn't your sharpest one? Mercy. Love that eye and it's pose. The stance of the eagle almost makes me cry. It's like it's saying, "Dear God, what's happening to the country I represent?" This is a keeper.
Pat
Pat
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I really admire your commitment Terri. Your patience really paid off with this one, it's truly great capture. Well done.
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Exceptional shot Terri and your patience paid off - one to be very proud of.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Striking imagery Terri, clearly one of your best and most meaningful!! Grand angle and look on this captivating creature!! Perfect overall comp and placement on the take!!
~plop, right into my favs~
~plop, right into my favs~
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Picture Purrrfect .
Why does the picture come out square when the lens is round??? 8~O
How fortunate you are Terri to be able to see and capture an image of such a magnificent bird...( our natiional symbol). And to think, the bald eagle was nearly extinct in 1960 and placed on and protected under our Endangered Species Act. Because of such action, it is currently no longer on that list and has been downgraded from endangered to threatened. Thank you for this beautiful image and sharing this with us.
:) Earleen
:) Earleen
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That is a beautiful shot! You're so lucky to live in an area where you can see these majestic icons!
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Wonderful capture of this stately looking creature.
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
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This is a fantastic shot Terri! What a great eagle!..=)
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Stunning! A gorgeous shot of a that old bird. Very majestic! Very Nice Terri!
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thank you all....:)
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This is excellent Wonderfully taken. Excellent work
Jason
Jason
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
Great shot Terri! Thanks for picking up this one to show us! :D It's amazing.
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What for majesty of this eagle show you here! I like his pose here and how looks he at the sky ( maybe is he thinking now about his existence:-) ). Very nice clean blue sky as a background and contrast. I like it! Thank you for this post, Terri!
Johanna
Johanna
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Great shot Terri. Your persistence really paid off. You need bags of patience for wildlife photography and you've obviously got it in buckets full! Respect from another nature freak.
Steve.
Steve.
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"I don't really believe it. That Icarus story is just a myth to scare us. Someday, I'll make it to the sun. I know I can do it."
On the serious side, great shot, you've really selected one where the pose shows him off to advantage 8•)
On the serious side, great shot, you've really selected one where the pose shows him off to advantage 8•)
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One man sees things and says "why?" - but I dream things that never were and I say "why not?"
My Eagle shots pale in comparison to this Beauty. Love your work with the CAM.
E J
E J
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The composition here is exquisite as forms are repeated and intertwined (arch of eagle's back and tree limbs, for example).though not perfectly focused, you are "forgiven" as subject, patience and overall photo is wonderful.Congratulations!!
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I'd like to see those