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Holding on Tight

Holding on Tight

This bald eagle has a tight grip on a fresh catch and doesn't plan to let go anytime soon. This is a young bird but has probably learn its lesson by droppi...
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This bald eagle has a tight grip on a fresh catch and doesn't plan to let go anytime soon. This is a young bird but has probably learn its lesson by dropping or losing fish to other hungry eagles.
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Canon EOS 7D

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settings

Aperture f/9 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 400/1

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upload_date

Mar, 2016

Views

126

Likes

+27

Awards

Peer Award

+4

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