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...."Toes"....Mine.. Are Sharp !....


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Photo Information
Copyright: Larry Williams (lrw1966) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 1021] (3502)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-04
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/27 "Fingers or Toes" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-26 3:26
Viewed: 338
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
...."Toes"....Mine.. Are Sharp !....

Each winter when the Bald Eagles return they are one of my favorite
photographic passions. This was taken January 04, 2008, just 2 miles
east of our home.
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"Bald Eagle of the Year, 2007-2008" -- of my images

The Story:

On January 4th of 2008 I was driving my normal observation area, watching out
about 75 to 125 yards as usual. I suddenly saw a bird directly ahead of me.
As I slowly got closer this magnificent creature was posing about 30 yards to
my direct left. I put the camera out the window, he was so close I had to
pull the camera back to get him in the frame. I took 3 frames and slowly drove
about a 1/4 of a mile and turned around to watch. Several cars, pickups and even
a school bus went by at 40-50-60 miles a hour and never saw the bird. When
it was quite I slowly returned, rolled down the passenger side window, the Eagle
and I looked a each other for 30-45 seconds. When I finally started to roll
away he flew away as if to say,"I am glad you saw me".
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Thanks to Helen for the Theme each week.

Thanks to everyone for looking in.
Larry

Original, light crop, sized and sharpened for TL
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a very nice and clear photo.
a blue background sky is great.
clarity is really crisp and sharp.
i'm sure those claws (fingers) are sharp.
well done.
thanks
y2koSan

Hi Larry,
Very sharp,good light,composition and color.
Ralf

Hi Larry

The symbol of the US of A! Good color, sharpness & dof. Tfs!

Hello Larry,

A nicely composed shot of the eagle, well balanced by the tree. The details of its plummage are excellent as are the ... all important sharp claws!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3336 W: 684 N: 1925] (16099)
  • [2008-06-26 5:27]
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great interpretation of the theme !


thanks,
v

merhaba my friend larry
magnificent American eagle and composition.wonderful light and colours.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

Hello Larry. I like the sharpness and detail of this shot. Well exposed plumage in excellent perch against the spotless blue sky. The branches adds perspective to the composition. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

hi Larry,really nice shot , good centered composition and format, and great colors

rgds
Allen

Awesome capture Larry. Really good crop,
excellent colors and blue sky background.
Well done.
- Vincent

Hi Larry

Great shot of this eagle.
Very sharp details and good composition.
Well done.

Regards Derek

dear larry.

OH

MY

GOD!

this is THE most magnificent bird in the world.

i can only dream of capturing an image such as this.
my jealosy meter is off the scale.

i bought a denim jacket with a picture on the back depicting a bald eagle clasping both the confederate and the union flag in its talons whilst on fire.
i wear it to my western clubs and, proudly, when i go to work.
i can say no more.

your, jealous, friend.
Trampas.

This is beautiful Larry. great light and details.
Dennis

very sharp indeed.. lovely shot of this magnificient animal, Larry.. oh i love it.. well done on the composition.. a lovely entry for this week theme.. well done.

regards, terry

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3184 W: 224 N: 6865] (27221)
  • [2008-06-26 15:00]
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Yes, his toes are sharp - and so's his beak!!
Beautiful eagle Larry, and how awesome it must have been to see him like this. And to 'talk' to each other too,
Thank you for sharing him with us
Janice

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1197 W: 38 N: 2052] (11802)
  • [2008-06-26 20:31]
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Hello Lary:)
Yes - he has toes so sharp, good tribute for theme and it is so great to see this incredibly beautiful creature, brilliant shot my friend.
Greetings - Tom

hello Larry
you are right his toes are sharp and dangerous, haha haha.
good idea for the theme
nice and wonderful colours captured with nice blue background.
good presentation
regards
Manuj Mehta
:)soon

Hello Larry,
elegant contribution to the theme with perfect choice indeed,
excellent compo with supeb clarity and sharpnes,
welldone my dear friend and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 848 W: 0 N: 1365] (5544)
  • [2008-06-27 1:14]
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HI Larry
While visitin Alaska, I was fortunate to see some eagles clasping a salmon and flying away, you are struck by its strength and its spendor.
You have most certainly captured it well with good sharpness showing what those finger or toes are capable of doing to defend itself.
TFS
Dot
Later

Hi Larry,
Great find and capture..i like this shot very much..Great deatil,beautiful BG,good sharpness and POV..Good for the theme my friend.

CM

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 0 N: 494] (6396)
  • [2008-06-27 7:50]
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A funny title, a great shot, Larry!
Well done! Nice capture, yes!
Um abraço,TFS!
Nivaldo
RECIFE-Brazil

Hi Larry,
This is a lovely portrait of the bald eagle in its natural habitat. It's as if he/she posed for you. Sharp and with good colors. Best regards, Danilo

Hi Larry
wonderful eagle captured with your zoom
great details and colors
very good for today s theme
ciao
Lucio

Bonjour Larry,
Ce vautour a des pieds auxquels il vaut mieux ne pas se frotter!
Tu es de mon avis, n'est ce pas!
Le ciel bleu lui donne beaucoup de prestence!
C'est dangereux, mais excellemment vu pour le thème du jour!
Amicalement Odile

Hello Larry
That's a very good shot of that adult Bald Eagle. What a sern look he has. Sharp details and gret colors. Yes, his toes are very sharp.
Bravo
Serge

Hi Larry
The proud one and is not just acitently in American flag
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Your note about this shot is almost as good as the image is:) The piercing look in the eagle's eye is almost daring you to take his portrait before he loses his patience. Love the texture of his feathers, and those sharp talons look deadly. Great catch and well composed. Exciting!

Hello Larry

What an absolutely stunning capture, he is such a handsome bird and you captured the detail beautifully, Nice strong image with good saturation and contrast. I hope you dont mind I did you a very quick workshop just to give a slightly different take on this lovely portrait.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 21 N: 71] (2274)
  • [2008-06-28 2:43]
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Hi Larry!
Very nice bird, elegant and imposing stature.
Beautiful shot with great colors!

Have a nice day!

Alexandra

His keen eye really attracts my viewer's sight!I like the lighting. The vivid blue sky accentuates the depth! Good shot!
Regards,

chiping

Another great shot Larry,the notes are very useful, describing your efforts.
I would love to see these birds in the wild like this.
We can certainly see how sharp his talons are!
Great sharpness and a good composition.
Tfs, regards Jean.

One of my favourite types of photography are of birds, unfortunately I need a longer lens to do it justice! This is a lovely one of the Bald Eagle. Every so often you get lucky with the location as you have in this one and I am glad you had the camera in hand...great shot Larry

Hi Larry
this is a great capture of the king of birds.
fantastic position. looks very distinguished.
wonderful colors and good clarity.
regards
tsilla

Magnificient specimen. He is indeed sharp on his toes! (from the look in his eye, it seems he's trying to figure out if your camera is edible .....)
Cheers
Otto

Man, you are good at taking these pictures. What great luck to get the bird captured like that, almost like he wants to pose for you. Very nice! Awesome awesome picture.

Well composed and nicely presented.
Focus, color, details are great.
I love the birds expression.
GRACE STOUT

Great capture, Larry. This is a wonderful bird. Excellent details, light and colors. Congratulations, my friend Larry, and TFS!

Abraços,
Bruno

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