Handful of Juveniles

Gallery: AvianPosted January 20, 2013141 views7 comments

I've been trying to think of a fitting caption for this image, but nothing comes to mind.

If nothing else, the shot shows examples of various age younger eagles.

Nikon D300; f6.3 @ 1/640th; ISO 400; HH from blind; cropped to pano.

All comments and suggestions most welcome.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 20, 2013 at 9:10 PM

The juvenile Bald Eagle is such a wonderful bird - they tend to look awkward and inquisitive and this is a great shot depicting just that, especially with the reflection

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Comment posted by John Launstein on January 20, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Tom, I'm not sure I can suggest much for a caption, but I sure like the image. It's just a very cool natural scene, and the contrast and strong graphic elements make it very dynamic. I like all the different poses and angles...how all but two of the eagles seem to be paying attention to totally different things, and can't believe so many of them are cooperating for you. Two additional "favourite things" about this image: the eyes showing on the parimeter eagles and the way their head/body positions lead you to the center interaction, and the way the talons are showing so dramatically on ALL FIVE!!! Seriously, that's totally cool for me and I think quite unique. And of course it's all capped off with a sweet reflection. Great processing, too, though perhaps you could open the deepest tones/shadows for better clarity around the eyes. I really like this image.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 20, 2013 at 9:49 PM

Tom . . This is a new frame, with so many in one place. The shadow on ice is what i liked most. The crop is fantastic too.
Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on January 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Nice image of the teenagers hanging out.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 20, 2013 at 10:48 PM

I enjoy the reflections in this as much as the rest! Sharon

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Comment posted by Verdon on January 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM

looks like you have a kindergarden

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on January 21, 2013 at 6:59 AM

VERY fun image! Love the reflection.

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