Fly Like An Eagle

Uploaded: March 12, 2012 03:15:43

Description


This Steller's Sea Eagle stretched out before taking flight - He had his eye on a nearby squirrel! (Zoo) One more in the comment section

Canon 70-200L IS + a 1.4x = 240mm. ISO 250, Late-Morning, 1/800 @ f4.0, EC 0 (Adjustments with PSE9 and Topaz HDR)


Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 240.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 12, 2012


A new bird at the Zoo! #1449066

Gord MacEachern March 12, 2012

Glad I am not that squirrel. Incredible captures here Jeff, the timing and detail are fantastic!! #10034125

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 12, 2012

I agree with Gord. Excellent details and close-up. #10034134

Kevin P. Kreischer March 12, 2012

Nice close ups Jeff, really shows there intense look! #10034136

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 12, 2012

Super catch (es).. What a bird!! #10034140

Mary K. Robison March 12, 2012

What a fierce stare he has, Jeff, especially with the black background highlighting his features. Wonderful crop for the main photo, and the second shot is equally impressive. #10034175

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 12, 2012

Love his intensity, beautiful details #10034214

Jyri Vissak March 12, 2012

Beautiful portrait here! Well done. #10034235

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 12, 2012

Fabulous capture Jeff. Love the intensity in his eye and the wonderful details! #10034250

Alan L. Borror March 12, 2012

Great capture, Jeff! He sure looks like he means business! #10034257

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 12, 2012

Now we know from where the term "eagle eye" comes. Bravo! #10034301

Jean-Pierre Ducondi March 12, 2012

Wow amazing details and intensity Jeff. Great capture.
JP #10034317

Tiia Vissak March 12, 2012

a beautiful portrait! #10034320

Mary Timman March 12, 2012

Awesome detail and capture Jeff! #10034350

Robert R. Goodman March 12, 2012

Hi Jeff,Absolutely awesome.Excellent capture,that is a bird I have never seen before!!!!! #10034365

Gary Enloe March 12, 2012

Great capture Jeff. Nice addition to your zoo #10034369

Gail Sullivan level-classic March 12, 2012

What a fierce and concentrated stare...terrific capture, Jeff! #10034406

Douglas Pignet March 12, 2012

very kewl find and capture...nicely done #10034453

Nadine A. Lewis March 12, 2012

EXCELLENT!!! <>< #10034513

Jack Ryan March 12, 2012

Outstanding...excellent detail and color...great "pose." Well done as always. #10034535

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 12, 2012

Amazing detail, Jeff. Beautiful bird and capture. #10034612

Monnie Ryan March 12, 2012

Yikes! That's one intense bird, Jeff! Outstanding! #10034627

John Rivera level-classic March 12, 2012

Wow! Excellent capture Jeff!!! #10034645

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic March 12, 2012

Great shot..he really looks intent on getting something. Excellant light, detail and DOF. #10034680

Stephen Zacker March 12, 2012

Wow.. what an amazing capture. Like his intensity #10034742

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 12, 2012

WOW!!! This is SPECTACULAR Jeff, I love both of these, WTG <>< #10034781

Bill Houghton March 12, 2012

Jeff, great shots and great timing. Excellent job, Bill #10034804

Mike Clime March 12, 2012

Fantastic close up and details, Jeff! #10034819

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 12, 2012

Wonderful tones, textures, colors, clarity, detail & expression here, Jeff! Anazing capture, my friend! #10034846

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 12, 2012

Wowza Jeff...

I'm impressed!

jo ann c. #10034910

Anita Hogue March 12, 2012

Totally awesome, Jeff! #10034911

John Connolly March 12, 2012

Incredible close up images of this magnificent raptor, Jeff! Your timing and detail are amazing! #10034959

Linda M. Walker March 12, 2012

Excellent shot! #10034988

Carrie M. Groseclose March 12, 2012

WOW! What an awesome capture Jeff. Excellent!! #10035064

Maria Coulson March 12, 2012

Jeff, great capture, well done. #10035136

Katherine Kuhn March 12, 2012

Wow! Amazing capture! What intensity! #10035162

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 12, 2012

How exciting to have him at the zoo, Jeff, I think they come from Japan.

Awesome close-up!
Debby #10035174

Renee Doyle March 12, 2012

Awesome capture Jeff!!! #10035289

Stan Kwasniowski March 12, 2012

Hi Jeff, awesome #10035339

Stan Kwasniowski March 12, 2012

Hi Jeff, awesome #10035340

David Phalen March 12, 2012

Excellent timing, colors and details in an outstanding wildlife capture!! The eyes are just great!! #10035351

Ellen Hodges March 12, 2012

Super fabulous detail and pov, Jeff!!! #10035388

Ann Coates level-classic March 12, 2012

Incredible shot Jeff. I hope we see this again. #10035421

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 12, 2012

An awesome close-up, Jeff! #10035432

Rona L. Schwarz March 12, 2012

WOW! These are both amazing close-ups of this magnificent bird, Jeff! The detail and clarity is incredible - you have really captured his fierce expression and feather detail and I love the catch-light in his eye. Wonderful work! #10035563

Avril Young March 12, 2012

A big WOW..excellent close up...they are just so majestic!! #10035567

Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 12, 2012

Very great animal portraits, Jeff!! #10035598

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 13, 2012

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #10035734

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 13, 2012

AWESOME capture,Jeff!! #10036094

Lorraine A. Cook March 13, 2012

SUPERB DETAILS and EXCELLENT TIMING, Jeff!!!<:)) #10036177

Jill Odice level-classic March 13, 2012

This eagle certainly looks intent on whatever he is stalking! Beautiful capture Jeff! #10036393

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 13, 2012

Fantastic close up Jeff!,
Amalia #10036471

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 13, 2012

Jeff you have captured amazing detail on this new Eagle addition but I just loved that you got the catch light in the eye. Perfection. #10036610

Tammy Espino March 13, 2012

Outstanding :) #10036964

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 13, 2012

Wow! I sure wouldn't want to be his main focus! Lol...

Super job Jeff!
-Laura :) #10037026

Ken Smith level-classic March 13, 2012

Awesome comp on this, Jeff...I feel like I'm flying next to him. Excellent work! #10037130

Julianne Bradford March 13, 2012

Amazing..so cool! #10037179

Phyllis A. Houghton March 13, 2012

Wow, what an incredible capture! Nice and close so we can feel his presence. #10037336

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 14, 2012

Thank You! Jeff #10037603

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe March 14, 2012

Getting that shot is a feat in itself, Jeff! Well done!! kk #10037849

Sharon Sawyer March 14, 2012

WOW!!! Jeff, what a sight to see and you captured them both perfectly!!! Wish I was there. Powerful! #10038707

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 15, 2012

Thank You KK and Sharon! #10038791

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 16, 2012

Fantastic profile shot of this magnificent bird. The detail is amazing. #10041198

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 17, 2012

Thank You Heather! Jeff #10041412

Anthony G. Comella March 18, 2012

Super capture!!! #10043243

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 18, 2012

Thank You Tony! Jeff #10043598

Phyllis H. Burchett March 19, 2012

Amazing shot!
#10045043

Mariann Kovats level-classic March 19, 2012

Outstanding capture, Jeff! #10045715

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 20, 2012

Thank You Phyllis and Mariann! #10045894

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