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People's Choice in Birds of Prey Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award 22
Winner in Bald Eagle Photo Challenge
People's Choice in endangered species in black & white Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 51
Contest Finalist in Majestic Eagles Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Shades Of Brown Project
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 50
Peer Award
Magnificent Capture
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Superior Skill
All Star
Genius
Virtuoso
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mihrt
November 04, 2018
I agree with Chuck !! Amazing timing ! takes a lot of skill to get a shot this good ! Just being still long enough for this shot is difficult. You should be very proud of this capture and it should be a great contender for Contests and Challenges !!
MaryMulholland
November 05, 2018
WOW WOW WOW and what Chuck and Gail said definitely 20/20 on this one Cher :)
kathyk_abq
November 08, 2018
How did you do that? I never catch them like this or with such great detail - wow!!!
mcampi
November 10, 2018
OMG this is just awesome what a shot. Ok I am going to sell my car to buy a ticket to come up and shoot with you.... wow
Bruz
November 25, 2018
Composition is awesome, detail is perfect and a beautiful shot of this raptor.
UnkleFrank
December 17, 2018
Way to go on a well deserved finalist award for this spectacular photo. My compliments on your prowess with your photography skills.
Eddieuuu071
January 01, 2019
Thank you for entering my “Best Wildlife from 2018” challenge! Best of luck!
UnkleFrank
January 08, 2019
Your eagles are doing quite well. My compliments on a very well deserved finalist award for Shades of Brown. The sharpness and details is outstanding.
UnkleFrank
January 09, 2019
Way to go. I am thrilled to see you nailed down another finalist award (Majestic Eagles) for this magnificent image. Good for you.
kathyk_abq
January 09, 2019
This is such a fabulous image, Cher! Congrats on your finalist award!!! ❤
Dalecga
January 09, 2019
Congratulations on being selected finalist in shades of brown contest Cher. Wow...nice capture.
estercastillo08
January 12, 2019
Congratulations Won Contest Finalist in Majestic Eagles Photo Contest
mihrt
February 03, 2019
CONGRATULATIONS for being both CONTEST FINALIST in COVERS 51 FEBRUARY, 2019 & CONTEST FINALIST in MAJESTIC EAGLES - January, 2019 & CONTEST FINALIST in Shades of Brown, January 2019 !!! ALL SO VERY WELL DESERVED !!!
TexasTerri911
February 08, 2019
At the end of the day, after looking a 100's oh photo's, this is the most beautiful picture of an eagle, and you were right there. What was that like? what a beautiful beautiful beautiful composition that says thank you
Pamelabole
June 22, 2023
Still loving this shot...gorgeous!!! Congrats on your well deserved challenge award!!!😊
Eddieuuu071
October 28, 2023
Congratulations on your inspirational image. Thank you for entering it in my Bald Eagle Challenge and you have made the Final Cut from which the winner will be chosen.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photograph of the bald eagle at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy in Vittoria, Ontario. It is a wonderful conservation that provides education about Canada's various species of birds of prey. They rehabilitate sick or injured birds of prey and return them back to the wild if it is possible.Time
I captured this photograph at approximately 1:30 p.m. in July.Lighting
Natural lighting was used.Equipment
I used my Canon camera which was hand held. I did not use a tripod (although some may) for the mere fact that I never know if they are going to fly high, low, left, right or straight at you. I do not believe you have to have an expensive camera to capture a beautiful photograph. I feel strongly that cameras do not take the photograph but photographers do.Inspiration
I am always inspired and intrigued by the fast paced actions of birds of prey. The word raptor is derived from "rapere", a Latin word which means to seize or capture and that is exactly what I attempted to do with my camera! They are such a majestic, graceful yet powerful bird of prey and I find it mesmerizing to watch them.Editing
The only minor post-processing I did on this photograph was to cropped it slightly and then used Photoshop to make it a tad sharper. Otherwise what you see is what came straight out of my camera.In my camera bag
In my camera bag I carry my Canon camera, extra batteries, various filters, lens filter cleaner and extra memory cards.Feedback
I strongly believe that every photograph tells a story, so make your photograph tell a story. Photography changes the way you see things. You notice colours, textures, people, nature … everything around you looks different when you start to see the world through a lens. Have fun and enjoy doing what you love doing, which is taking photographs. Don’t follow your dreams … chase them!