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Bald Eagle Beauty


Bald Eagle Beauty
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Copyright: Jen Smith (JennHen) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 19 W: 0 N: 111] (429)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EFS 18-55mm, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bald eagles head [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-05-09 22:22
Viewed: 1716
Points: 19
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This mature female Bald Eagle suffered permanent injuries that prevent her from living successfully in the wild. She is now part of the Educational Program at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center.

The Bald Eagle is found only on the North American continent. Adult eagles generally weigh between nine and twelve pounds and have a wing span of seven feet. Females are slightly larger than males. Immature eagles are mottled brown and white. The distinct white head and tail of the mature bird is developed between four and six years of age.

Eagles feed mainly on fish, but water fowl, small mammals and carrion supplement their diet, especially when fish are in short supply. Eagles can fly up to 30 mph and can dive at speeds up to 100 mph. Their keen eyesight allows them to spot fish at distances of up to one mile.

Bald eagles mate for life. Courting behavior begins in early April and often involves spectacular aerial displays of eagles diving and locking talons. Eagles lay from one to three eggs, commonly two. The eggs usually hatch between late May and early June after a 34-35 day incubation period. The young usually leave the nest by early September.
IRCrockett, coasties, slrnovice2, Fisher, cemoti, Mazer, TAZ, hummingbird24, gerhardt has marked this note useful
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Clear and sharp. Very good to see all the details in this close-up portrait. Looks like the photo was taken on an overcast day which makes is seem every so slightly dull. The frame is the real issue though. With the crop so tight all the lines and color of the frame really draw the eye away from the beauty of this bird.

Wow Jenn, spectacular shot. Love the tight crop. The details are tack sharp. There is one problem... it's not my shot!!. Awesome work. Nice to view.
P E R F E C T!!!

Great portrait Jennifer. Good exposure on the white feathers, lots of detail. Excellent sharpness and I like your composition too. I actually like your frame as, to me, it brings out the colour of the beak, but this is a very personal thing. TFS :)

Sweet!!!!
Excelent portrait of the Baldy. Well done on this composition and details.
Beautiful work.

Mike

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-05-10 12:53]

Hello Jennifer.

I agree with IRCrockett; the frame is really way too tight. The exposure is great, the details razorsharp and the colors stunning. TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-05-10 17:20]

Very nice portrait with sharp details and pretty yellow beak. Excellent whites.
Toni

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  • Mazer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 65 W: 3 N: 34] (104)
  • [2005-05-10 22:07]

Great capture, stunning details and sharp. Thanks for sharing and well done :)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-05-11 3:44]

Beau et intéressant portrait photographique bien réalisée pour ce magnifique aigle. Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté grâce à la profondeur de champ bien maitrisée.
Wonderful & Well Done !

It is a lovely portrait of this bald eagle Jennifer. I find it amusing that they usually look angry, I even know some people like this.
Great composition, with good detail, lighting, and wonderful eye focus. Well done and thank you for sharing it.

Very pleasing capture. The colors and details are well managed. Exceptional portriat. The eye is just stunning.

Very well done.

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