DebbieSalvesen

Liftoff!

Liftoff!

I was photographing American Bald Eagles on a cold day in January near a dam where the water does not freeze because of the constant opening and closing of the ...
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I was photographing American Bald Eagles on a cold day in January near a dam where the water does not freeze because of the constant opening and closing of the locks. This eagle had just captured its meal and was lifting off into the air so he could fly it to a safe place to eat it.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D

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settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 250 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 400/1

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upload_date

Dec, 2015

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1042

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+58

Awards

People's Choice in We Have Takeoff! Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+14

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Superb Composition

Top Choice

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Beautiful capture! Congrats.

Great timing! Congratulations on winning People's Choice! Awesome capture!

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