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Awards
Member Selection Award
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Contest Finalist in Pushing Limits Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Photofocus Feature Photo Contest Volume 2
Contest Finalist in Solo Animals Photo Contest
Superb Composition
Peer Award
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
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cherylrae
February 18, 2015
Congratulations Lydia ! This fabulous capture is reward in itself ! Powerful !
charlenecampbell-wood
May 24, 2015
This is the most awesome close up of an eagle that I've seen! Superior skill...absolutely beautiful!
lydiabigras
July 20, 2015
Many thanks everyone. Please get your friends to vote for me! Happy shooting! Lydia
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken on Vancouver Island British Columbia.Time
It was taken in the afternoon.Lighting
It was challenging shooting in the afternoon light. The photo was taken before 2:00 which can be difficult lightning for the sun is overhead.Equipment
I used a Olympus 4/3 thirds camera with a 40-150 Zuiko zoom lens. The camera was hand held.Inspiration
Vancouver Island has a large number of eagles. When the Salmon are running there are many eagles around. Goldstream Provincial Park is an excellent place to find eagles at this time.Editing
I did not do any post processing.In my camera bag
I usually carry my Olympus camera with the 40-150 zoom. I also carry a Lumix camera as a backup. Extra SD cards and tools for cleaning the lenses.Feedback
Go where the eagles are and carry a good zoom lens. A 300+ lens would be best.