This is a shot from Sunday up at NW Trek. I added the Captive label to this in the interest of full disclosure. I cropped to square from the full frame shot...This is one thing that NW Trek is great for, the ability to get some nice closeups of animals that normally steer clear of humans. It also takes away from some of the drama and excitement of getting this close in the wild--if anyone could actually do that...
Truly a gorgeous animal and you have captured that in the expression, detailed plumage and eye contact.
I would love to see this enlarged David, gorgeous capture!
Superb detail...and great light...what an angle...catch-light ....! Top notch...captive or not!
Posted by Phil Knouf on March 18, 2010 at 10:51 PM
David,
Very regal, nice!
Posted by John Williams on March 19, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Spectacular David! No nits from me. With disclosure, I have no problem with captive photos either.
Posted by Terry Bare on March 19, 2010 at 11:48 PM
Nice shot I am going to second what Ken said. Great shot!
Posted by Erik Lundh on March 20, 2010 at 12:50 AM
David,
I've been meaning to comment on this because it stands out so much. This has to be one of the better close-ups of and eagle that I've seen. Congrats!!
Posted by Mark Hudon on March 23, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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11 repliesNW Trek, Washington--Captive
This is a shot from Sunday up at NW Trek. I added the Captive label to this in the interest of full disclosure. I cropped to square from the full frame shot...This is one thing that NW Trek is great for, the ability to get some nice closeups of animals that normally steer clear of humans. It also takes away from some of the drama and excitement of getting this close in the wild--if anyone could actually do that...
Anyway, comments and critiques appreciated.
I would love to see this enlarged David, gorgeous capture!
Very regal, nice!
I've been meaning to comment on this because it stands out so much. This has to be one of the better close-ups of and eagle that I've seen. Congrats!!