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Determination
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Jedusi


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Challenge: Wildlife IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Date: Oct 19, 2008
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Nature, Birds
Date Uploaded: Oct 19, 2008

 [Oct. 26th, 2008 07:56:37 AM]
Hmmm . . having spent a few days above 7 it has dropped below and doesnt look like it will make it back up which is a shame : (

The shot was taken at a Hawk Centre, but they allowed the birds to fly out, stretch their wings and come back so we had the pleasure of watching this eagle and his mate fly in towards us over field and valley for probably 4 or 5 miles, then land in a meadow and get a reward ( a small child or something - I forget). As has been correctly guessed at the bird is not actually flying but had a bit of a preen and a wing stretch before settling down to look around.

Post Challenge
Many thanks for all the kind words, I certainly didn't expect this to ribbon with so many high quality shot's in the challenge. Apparently the people that gave me a 1 and a 2 didn't think it would ribbon either - I guess all three of us were wrong :- )

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 159
Avg (all users): 6.9951
Avg (commenters): 8.1481
Avg (participants): 6.7237
Avg (non-participants): 7.1538
Views since voting: 5754
Views during voting: 449
Votes: 206
Comments: 64
Favorites: 9 (view)

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 10/31/2008 03:24:12 PM
Brilliant capture, congrats!
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 10/31/2008 02:00:00 PM
That's one intense looking bird. Congratulations on the well deserved ribbon.
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 10/31/2008 05:57:01 AM
I knew this one would ribbon, great capture, congratulations.
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 10/30/2008 07:10:36 AM
oh what a lovely shot! Congratz!
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 10/29/2008 03:16:22 PM
An eagle to add to your brilliant collection of animals! Lovely shot. Congratulations on the yellow!
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 10/29/2008 12:55:47 PM
Determination is exactly the feeling we get from the eagle look. Excellent picture!
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 10/28/2008 05:27:57 AM
Congrats on the yellow, Steve, very fine picture. Do you still need that lens?
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 10/27/2008 11:23:30 PM
Hey Steve - congratulations on the yellow - stunning detail of this beautiful creature - especially like your referral to the two morons that gave you a 1 & 2...lol
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 10/27/2008 06:40:34 PM
Excellent clarity.
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 10/27/2008 03:06:26 PM
Steve terrific shot very glad u ribboned!! Thank you for noticing my shot. I was on pins and needles about it.. Whew!!..
I'm glad a good shot can still out do the lousy voters..
Well done:)
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 10/27/2008 01:06:43 PM
hey steve .. a huge CONGRATULATONS on a brilliant shot and an excellent addition to your profile page .. STUNNING .. !! ..:)
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 10/27/2008 12:16:43 PM
Having shot a few Eagles myself, this is a wonderful capture. Clean crisp and detailed. Well done.
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 10/27/2008 11:52:18 AM
I knew you'd have something up your sleeve.. great shot and well done on the ribbon.
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 10/27/2008 11:27:37 AM
Congrats on the ribbon, Steve. This is just beautiful. Love the detail and the composition of this stately fellow. Very well done and well deserved!
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 10/27/2008 08:31:15 AM
Great capture and detail on this beautiful eagle. Congrats on your Ribbon.
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 10/27/2008 08:15:41 AM
Congrats on a great ribbon image.
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 10/27/2008 06:52:18 AM
Beautiful capture, exceptional detail, well deserved win!
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 10/27/2008 06:41:52 AM
Way to go, Steve!!!! This is truly awesome!
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 10/27/2008 06:33:26 AM
A powerful composition. Very striking - well done on finishing third!
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 10/27/2008 05:31:43 AM
well done!
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 10/27/2008 05:31:31 AM
Congratulations ,Steve- well deserved !
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 10/27/2008 05:01:52 AM
Congrats on your Yellow this is a beautiful capture. :)
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 10/27/2008 04:40:56 AM
Amazing shot, Steve! Congrats!
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 10/27/2008 02:04:14 AM
Congtats on the ribbon!
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 10/27/2008 12:46:29 AM
Proficiat! on a well deserved Yellow ribbon. You got a vote of 9 for this one from me.
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 10/27/2008 12:41:25 AM
You were keeping quiet about your score there Steve ;-)

Great shot, congrats on the ribbon.
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 10/26/2008 11:12:00 PM
Well done Steve. Great shot.
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 10/26/2008 09:45:01 PM
Fantastic focus, very dynamic looking shot. Big congrats on your ribbon, Steve.
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 10/26/2008 08:48:04 PM
So close to another 7+! Love the detail in the feathers.
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 10/26/2008 08:43:09 PM
Well, I'd say that your score is something to be proud of as is the ribbon! Congrats. It was a gorgeous shot.
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 10/26/2008 08:39:35 PM
lmao at the "small child" comment! Congratulations on third place!
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 10/26/2008 08:32:05 PM
Great shot!
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 10/26/2008 08:12:25 PM
Wonderful photograph, I figured this and the other eagle would be in the top 5. (No idea I would split them though!) Congrats on the ribbon!
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 10/26/2008 08:05:33 PM
Aw man, 6.99! Well, you get the ribbon instead. :)
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 10/26/2008 08:03:57 PM
So sorry you didn't keep the 7. Hopefully the pretty shiny ribbon thingie will balance that out just a bit. :-) Congrats!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/26/2008 05:45:15 PM
That yellow is beautifully prominent. He looks like he's about to take off, very majestic. Excellent focus.
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 10/26/2008 09:53:04 AM
Excellent
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 10/25/2008 08:02:51 AM
Great capture !. Has nice detail & is very sharp.
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 10/24/2008 04:03:49 PM
Beautiful shot
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 10/23/2008 07:05:12 PM
Very nice! 10.
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 10/23/2008 06:28:10 PM
Nice one!
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 10/22/2008 07:38:14 PM
WOW, great focus. Nice capture. My pick for ribbon.
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 10/22/2008 10:21:51 AM
Wow, if you caught this in the wild I am truly jealous!!! Awesome detail, and the DOF is perfect.
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 10/22/2008 09:46:08 AM
Very good clarity and detail. 8
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 10/22/2008 08:57:55 AM
Great capture of this bold and proud raptor. Super detail and lovely bokeh.
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 10/21/2008 11:02:32 PM
So clear, great work.
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 10/21/2008 08:31:14 PM
Nice close up, great detail
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 10/21/2008 04:30:28 PM
I'm so glad we don't have these birds in Australia - they're terrifying! Beautiful shot.
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 10/21/2008 04:05:43 PM
One of the better bald eagle photos I have seen in a while. Good sharpness, composition and lighting. You received one of my high scores. Good luck.

Message edited by author 2008-10-28 00:14:59.
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 10/21/2008 12:28:43 PM
Great shot!
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 10/21/2008 10:16:13 AM
10
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 10/21/2008 10:02:53 AM
great shot, like the bit of wing blur. 8
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 10/21/2008 03:39:03 AM
what great intensity in the eye, well done
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 10/20/2008 05:12:59 PM
Two eagles in the top 5? I'll be interested to see how you captured this image.
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 10/20/2008 05:03:13 PM
Very nice capture, crisp, nailed the focus, 7
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 10/20/2008 04:59:57 PM
wooow. what a pretty bird. i am so envious of you, you got to photograph this awesome subject. congrats on a beautiful photo
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 10/20/2008 12:04:51 PM
great portrait, excellent sharpness
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 10/20/2008 11:06:22 AM
What a great photo, is he in flight or just shaking his wings? 9!
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 10/20/2008 10:12:31 AM
So good to see an eagle with his wings spread to add a bit of interest to the 'usual shot'. Nice and sharp and the square crop really makes this composition sing with the body coming from that corner as it is. Well done.
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 10/20/2008 09:07:58 AM
Nice diagonal comp. Great detail, especially in that eye.
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 10/20/2008 05:22:06 AM
Great comp/details. I love the bright beak!
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 10/20/2008 04:49:54 AM
Wow - bright, sharp, and powerful!
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 10/20/2008 03:00:40 AM
nice shot
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 10/19/2008 10:18:49 PM
Very nice shot and composition.
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