Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle flying over water. I loved that the eagle was dragging his wings in the water.
Bald Eagle flying over water. I loved that the eagle was dragging his wings in the water.
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Contender in the Photography Awards
Action Award
Chatter Award
People's Choice in Birds Inflight Photo Challenge
Winner in Eagles Photo Challenge
Zenith Award
People's Choice in Your 2022 Favorite Photo Photo Challenge
Winner in Birds in flight over water Photo Challenge
Winner in Birds of Prey in Flight Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Birds in fly Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Animals With Wings Photo Contest
Winner in Eagles Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Majestic Eagles Photo Contest
Member Selection Award
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Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 14
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Superior Skill
All Star
Outstanding Creativity
Genius
Virtuoso
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WarmFuzzyHug
October 29, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
WarmFuzzyHug
October 29, 2016
Critique?? Who would be critical of this shot! I've been trying for years to get a shot like this. Congrats! Wish this was my shot.
monicamorrisseau
November 02, 2016
Now I love eagles and I am honoured to see such magnificence from such a professional photographer. Nice Capture!
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nikonkat
November 04, 2016
Exceptional photo. Incredible timing catching the wings just touching water.
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shelleymillercampbell
November 11, 2017
He's trolling for fish. He's a beauty. Magnificent capture, Joseph!
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kimayers
March 09, 2019
This couldn’t have been better timing! What a beautiful shot! I see this hanging in a cabin on a river. Breathtaking work.
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keepclicking
December 21, 2019
Amazing photograph, many congratulations. Stunning portfolio of work.
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karenpphotography
November 20, 2020
Congratulations on winning the Birds of Prey in Flight photo challenge! Well deserved!
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Chicago_Cubs
September 27, 2021
Awesome picture, this image captors the bald eagle in all its majesty.
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MelissaSueBall
April 25, 2022
So beautiful ❤️ I can only dream capturing such an amazing moment like you have done I love how the tips of the eagle's wing's are gliding across the water so much detail just so beautiful
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ToddGrivettiPhotography
March 18, 2023
Joseph, Congratulations on winning the Eagle Challenge. I really liked this shot with the wings touching the water and the detail the composition provided. Beautiful POV with the eagle. Nicely executed.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo at the Canadian Raptors Center. This is a rehabilitation center for numerous birds of prey. The owner runs photo tours for photographers to help pay for expenses and food. The owner had just finished building the pond on his property to add variety to his landscape. This is the first time he flew this bald eagle over the water and he flew low and his wings hit the water.Time
This image was shot on an overcast day early afternoon. I was happy the day was very overcast otherwise the eagle would be hard to expose with a white head and dark body.Lighting
This was shot on an overcast flat light day. The light was perfect to capture this magnificent bird. If it had been a sunny bright day it would have been difficult to expose for white head and dark body.Equipment
I used a Nikon D7100 camera with a Nikon 80 to 200mm lens.Inspiration
I love photographing birds in flight and find it challenging to capture sharp images. This Raptors center is about a four-hour drive from where I live but well worth the effort driving there. I do not have Bald Eagles in my area and it is my favorite bird of prey. I set my camera with a higher ISO so that I can shoot at faster shutter speeds when photographing birds. The Bald Eagle has large wings and flys slower than smaller birds so it is easier to follow focus and capture. I shoot in continuous motor drive.Editing
I use Photoshop and shoot in raw to have maximum control over contrast and exposure.In my camera bag
I have Nikon D850 D750 D7100 in my bag. I have numerous Nikon and Tamron lenses. I use Godox flash equipment. I captured this image with an old Nikon 8o to 200 f2.8 push-and-pull zoom lens.Feedback
I look for opportunities to photograph nature whenever I can. I have traveled often outside my area to photograph birds and other animals to create memorable images.
