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Spotter
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Copyright: Kathy Meader (writerscrawlz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 277 W: 2 N: 924] (2961)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-03-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Cannon EOS Rebel XTi, 28-300mm
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Eagle photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-20 7:39
Viewed: 511
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This lovely American Bald Eagle was scanning the ground for something to eat. Actually, he was scanning the river; when he noticed me, he gave me a glare, but then ignored me the rest of the time.

I was able to get closer than I'd hoped, and except for the dreary cloudy sky, this picture could've been better. Still, why look a gift eagle in the mouth? (Literally and figuratively!)

The grace of his beak amazed me, as did the arrangement of his feathers. I love how they blend together, and even better, there was a tree across the river bank that must have had at least 30 eagles on it. What a time for a 500mm lens!

Still, what a wonderful day this was. I hope (minus the sky) you enjoy this wild eagle as much as I do.

This was taken in Iowa, the day before the funeral - but this special touch felt like a bonus, not a negative. It was like Mama saying, see, I can now see everything you can, and look, here's a gift! That's how I felt at the time and still feel.

Lacking a tripod, I scrunched down in the mud, and by the time I was through, I looked as if I'd been tramping through a tramp...then again, I've always told folks I'm a tramp, but a happy one when they ask what I do...

Keep snapping and have a great day!
:-)
Kathy
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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2009-03-20 7:47]

THis was surely a gift for you Kathy, nothing else but a gift. And what a gift, the American Bald Eagle, who let you get close as a bonus. You were very close indeed and I really like the glance the eagle gives you ;-) that is a great picture, a great note. You're blessed with this because I have never seen one and I think they are scarce in my area even though I've read there are some. Here we have the balbuzard. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us, Kathy,

Francine

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 7 N: 1114] (5420)
  • [2009-03-20 9:55]

hi kathy,
This is a stunning picture. beautiful details and a great compo
TFS

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32330)
  • [2009-03-20 12:45]

Hi Kathy. This was a sure gift to you . To be able to get this close and with such fine detail you made the most of it. A good pose on the treen . well done TFS.
Nick..

Take good care of yourself.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2413 W: 94 N: 5586] (17766)
  • [2009-03-20 14:18]

Hello Kathy,
Beautiful photo in natural colours and a very nice pose. Good sharpness and details. Excellent composition.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Kathy,
A great shot of a beautiful bird, love the look in his eye, Great colours and Focus, Thanks for sharing,

Regards, Bill

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 20 N: 1393] (4863)
  • [2009-03-20 19:16]

Fantastic capture Kathy,
I'm very jealous!! I dream about such an image as this of an Eagle. This was truly a gift from above!!! TFS!
Ron

hello Kathy

veryb beautiful photo, this is TN's one of most excellent
photos of the American Bald Eagle, fine POV and framing,
superb focus with great sharpness and details,
i love the expression of his glance, TFS

Asbed

I think this one is one my favorite Kathy shots. Excellent composition, great details, wonderful photo period.

Hallo Kathy
I wish I had more time............
However I cannot pass this by without saying. Glad I spotted the spotter in my quick glimpse through the gallery, because it is wonderful photography. My compliments to this splendid image of this bird of prey. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Anna

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