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American Bald Eagle 3


American Bald Eagle 3
Photo Information
Copyright: Jerolim Vidic (cro-star) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 3 N: 62] (300)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic DMC FZ - 20 LUMIX, 36 - 432 mm, Hoya HMC Super UV(0)
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bald eagles head [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-05 17:40
Viewed: 10060
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bald eagles live in isolated virgin forests that are found near oceans, lakes, marshes and wetlands. The reason the bald eagle is limited to these mature forests is because the trees must be strong enough to support their nests. Eagles' nests can be as large as two to three meters in diameter, and can weigh up to one tonne. After wintering down south, eagles will return to the same nests. These nests are usually built within two-hundred kilometers of where they were raised
As deforestation destroys the mature forests, the eagles' nests are also destroyed, leaving them no place to raise their young. This frequent habitat destruction may have diverse effects on the eagle, such as setting back their reproductive cycle. This is because they will have to spend time and energy relocating to a suitable forest and rebuilding the enormous nests in which to hatch their young. This added stress may result in the reduction of the eagles brood size and to delayed hatchings. The forest industry's attempts to rebuild forests that have been previously cut down, are often not successful in supporting the bald eagle's nests. This is due to the fact that second growth trees are not as strong as those in mature forests. The replacement of coastal forests by "concrete trees" not only affects the bald eagle's habitat but also their feeding habits.
Eagles live within 100 meters of water because their main staple is fish. This can often be substituted by rodents, rabbits and other small birds when the fish supply is not abundant. As eagles are usually found to live so close to their food source, cutting down trees near the water's edge could result in a decrease in the number of bald eagles.
It is up to us, as humans, to consider the ecological costs of our manipulations of the environment.

Note:
Image : 2560X1920 pixels
Resolution : 72X72 dpi
Color representation : sRGB
Focal length : 72 mm
F-number : f/4
Exposure time : 1/250 sec.
ISO speed : ISO-80
Meterin mode : spot
Exp.compensation: 0 step
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A very strong portrait Jerolim, pose and sharpness are very good in this one. The focus at the eye is very well chosen. Great photo and TFS

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 232 N: 432] (1564)
  • [2005-10-05 19:59]

Beautiful portrait,

Focus, exposure, composition, everything is good. Impossible to do any workshop on it, unless we want to diminish it. Bravo and TFS

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2005-10-05 21:27]

Bonjour Jerolim, a very great portrait. Razor sharp details , beautifull colors. Congratulations Didier.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-10-05 22:48]

Very impressive Jerolim. You have captured him so well, his plumage and features are all so sharp and clear. I love the look in his eye, so strong and fierce. Well done, this is excellent

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-10-06 2:16]

Wow ! This portrait has a strong impact ! The quality is excellent and the eagle glance is impressive... Congratulations Jerolim and thanks for sharing.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6167] (21074)
  • [2005-10-06 3:07]

Beautiful close-up of the eagle, Jerolim. Very sharp details, great POV, wonderful expression. Well done and TFS. : )

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-10-06 3:54]

Amazing details! This is an excellent portrait. I really love the colors and the exposure is spot on. The fierce look in the eye is magnificent. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-10-06 7:28]

Excellent portrait. Piercing look of the eye. Lovely yellow beak. Nice blurry BG.
Toni

Excellent portrait of this eagle. Very sharp and detailed. Great DOF and colors. I had the chance to observe two of them this summer when I was canoeing on a lake. It's really a majestic bird. TFS!

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  • jlynx Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 77 W: 9 N: 34] (368)
  • [2005-10-11 10:55]

Very nice capture.Colors,POV,DOF,sharpness,expression on face and composition are wonderful.

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