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American Eagle #2


American Eagle #2
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Copyright: Chris T Pehlivan (YasminesDad) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 618 W: 5 N: 1538] (6179)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-30
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): BIRDS OF PREY [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-21 19:02
Viewed: 1003
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Greeting Friends,
This is another American Eagle photo but this one taken in Naperville,Illinois during Pow Pow.
I hope you like it:)
Cheers and Have a Great Week,
Chris Tolga
www.CTPPIX.com

The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), also known as the American Eagle, is a bird of prey found in North America, most recognizable as the national bird of the United States.

The species had been on the brink of extinction late in the 20th century, but as of 2006 has a stable population and is in the process of being removed from the U.S. federal government's list of endangered species.

This eagle gets both its common and scientific names from the distinctive appearance of the adult's head. Bald in the English name refers to the white head feathers, and the scientific name is derived from Haliaeetus, New Latin for "sea eagle," (from the Ancient Greek haliaetos), and leucocephalus, Latinized Ancient Greek for "white head", from leukos ("white") and kephale ("head").
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. It is probably one of the country's most recognizable symbols, and appears on most of its official seals, including the Seal of the President of the United States.

Its national significance dates back to June 20, 1782, when the Continental Congress officially adopted the current design for the Great Seal of the United States including a Bald Eagle grasping arrows and an olive branch with its talons. Some states had earlier adopted the bird as a symbol; for example New York State did so in 1778.

In 1784, after the end of the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Franklin wrote a famous letter to his daughter from Paris criticizing the choice and suggesting the Wild Turkey's character as a desirable trait:
The Bald Eagle is a sacred bird in some North American cultures and its feathers, like those of the Golden Eagle, are central to many religious and spiritual customs amongst Native Americans. Some Native Americans revere eagles as sacred religious objects, including the feathers and other parts and are often compared to the Bible and crucifix (AP 2004).

Eagle feathers are often used in traditional ceremonies and are used to honor noteworthy achievements and qualities such as exceptional leadership and bravery.

Despite modern and historic Native American practices of giving eagle feathers to non-Native Americans and Native American members of other tribes who have been deemed worthy, current eagle feather law stipulates that only individuals of certifiable Native American ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain Bald or Golden Eagle feathers for religious or spiritual use (AP 2002) Attempts to extend this permitted use have met with resistance from members of federally recognized Native American tribes, who even under the permissive legislation sometimes have to wait for years before a good specimen can be procured for their use (AP 2004). They are endangered.
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Impresive detail, colors ligth, the eyes of the eagle, really impresive. nice shot. TFS

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 106 N: 564] (9598)
  • [2008-01-21 19:21]

WOW!
great close up
nice exposure and sharp details

Excellent, Beautiful portrait. catc light in the eye and nice PS work.

Nice shot, catch in eye, good detail and PS work.

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  • iimanyus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 152 W: 59 N: 86] (1771)
  • [2008-01-21 20:39]

Hello Chris
Great eagle portrait shot
Very sharp image and suitable composition
PP work also done well

TFS
iimanyus

Hi Chris:
What a capture:)
Very sharp with wonderful blacks as dof!!!
David

Great details and clarity, well framed. Impressive bird.

TFS,
Andreea

hey Chris
Haven't seen you for a while, Great shot, impresive bird. well done. kind regards Joke

Very nice wildlife portrait. Sharp, with excellent details and colors.

TFS,
David

Bonjour Chris.
Vraiment, tes photos animalières sont splendides.
Encore un bon example parfait de lumière, netteté et couleurs....
Félicitations !

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 68 N: 327] (2335)
  • [2008-01-22 3:10]

Hi Chris,

Great tight shot of a magic bird. Sharpness, colors are spot on. Composition is perfect. One of the best bird shots seen recently. Good job!

Regards,

Edwin

Hello Chris!
Great portrait and perfect detail!
Beautiful colours with nice black background!
Best regards!
Lili

Hi Chris,

I can only say that it is a superb shot in every aspect!
Bravo!
TFS,
Greetings,
Vassilis

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2488 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2008-01-22 9:43]

Hello Chris.
WOW is that a super and beautiful photo, very good contrasts, good colors and super details.
Best wishes.
Janusz

Hi Chris,
Excellent capture, great colours and sharpness with good feather detail.
Well done
Regards Andy

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-01-23 19:50]

Welcome Back.
Great eagle portrait shot, very sharp image and suitable composition. Well done.
Mitra

tek kelimeyle süper ...... hariika bir kare.....tfs
Aynı netlikte birde doğan fotosu çeksen bana hediye etsen bende onu masa üstü arkası yapsam , :-) adıma layık bi kare şööööle

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2630 W: 1 N: 1268] (15465)
  • [2008-01-26 1:50]

Hola amigo,
hermoso retrato, detalles y genial foco,
genial pp work.
saludos Chris.

Hi Chris.
Great picture,superb details,sharpness and good BG.Nice presentation.
Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Hello Chris,

I haven't seen you post a shot for ages!

This is a magnificent shot! Excellent sharp detail and the eyes are hypnotic!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 948 W: 102 N: 395] (4105)
  • [2008-02-20 22:09]

Hi,Chris,nice to see you back:)
Great shot!
regards,Val

Fantastic and very elegant shot!
Nice sharp details for a really difficult subject.
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 516 W: 69 N: 17] (106)
  • [2008-03-22 13:46]

merhaba dostum
hem seni hem de nature fotograflarini ozledim
koyu arka fonda nefis bir portre cekimi olmus
ellerine saglik
selamlar
izler

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1315 W: 96 N: 1028] (8520)
  • [2008-06-03 17:45]

Hi Chris. A magnificent close up of this large eagle. The clarity of the feathers and the colours are as good as it gets. Congratulations. Murray.
PS Would look good on the cover of NatGeo.

Prywitanne Chris!
Fantastic! good sharpness!beautiful colors!all made well!=)
ALiaksandr

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