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Bald Eagle

by Ron Dudley

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 27, 2010414 views7 comments
I really can't choose a "favorite" image of mine to post here but this one is certainly a contender.

Making this choice has caused me to reminisce a little. It has been largely through the help and advice I've recieved from NPN'ers that I've developed many of the skills necessary to get this shot. If I'd been presented with this magnificent bird in this light and pose even a year earlier I'd surely have butchered the opportunity. For that I'll be forever grateful to so many of you who have helped me, both directly and indirectly. Many of you don't even know that you have done so.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on April 27, 2010 at 8:37 PM
Intense image Ron,
A bronze statue comes to mind.
Neil
Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 27, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Yeah, we were wondering when you were gonna figure out how to use that camera of yours. Lots of energy here, Ron. A bad day to be a fish. :toast: :jump:
Registered on October 18, 2006, 644 Posts, 4801 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 27, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I remember clearly when you posted this dramatic capture. I still feel it is one of the best bald eagle images I have ever seen because it does more than show a beautiful raptor. It shows him in the act of BEING a raptor.
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by dan elster on April 28, 2010 at 1:18 PM
What an incredible shot Ron! :toast:
Registered on September 23, 2005, 299 Posts, 2443 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on April 29, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Great action, fantastic detail and an absolutely perfect exposure! Great shot, Ron!
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 29, 2010 at 8:46 PM
As striking a capture of a bald eagle as I recall seeing Ron. What an image.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on May 2, 2010 at 12:56 AM
A terrific capture !
It has the finesse of a ballet dancer or like Neil said 'A bronze statue comes to mind.'
Jagdeep Rajput :toast:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments