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Uploaded: November 10, 2015 | Entered: January 17, 2016 21:00:38

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D4S

Comments

Mary K. Robison November 11, 2015

Superb capture, Debby! Excellent timing, and great clarity. #1642232

Shirley Sicurello level-classic November 11, 2015

Wonderful capture! #11397805

Karen E. Gold level-classic November 11, 2015

Beautiful capture Deborah. #11397817

Jane Timmerman level-classic November 11, 2015

Wow! Great shot! #11397848

Jeffrey R. Bange November 12, 2015

This has got to be one of the most gorgeous in flight shots I've ever seen of a Bald Eagle Debby, the detail is just amazing and your background and DOF couldn't be any better. #11398429

Ellen Hodges November 22, 2015

Agree with Jeff completely! Sooo fabulous, Deb!!! #11402014

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 02, 2015

I don't know how you capture such perfect bird shots (I mean to get a tack sharp eye of a moving target is a real skill!) but you do it so well! This is fabulous! #11407237

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 20, 2015

Mary, Shirley, Karen, Jane, Jeff, Ellen, and Cindy, thanks so much for your wonderful comments. This was a result of being at the right place, at the right time, and lots of previous practice. #11413939

Val Feldman level-deluxe January 30, 2016

OK, once again - my socks are knocked off!! lol! Totally agree with Cindy's comment and yours following hers...happy you were in the right place, at the right time and you had all that practice under your belt. The end result - well-earned perfection! Warmest congrats, Deb - am sure it will be back!! #11428540

Lola M. level-classic January 30, 2016

WOW - Congratulations on your well deserved finalist!!!!! #11428648

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 30, 2016

Congrats on the finalists, Deb!
#11428661

Leslie McLain level-classic January 30, 2016

Congrats on this amazing finalist, Deb. #11428856

Jeffrey R. Bange January 30, 2016

I'm so happy to see this as a finalist Debbie and best of luck in the next round. #11428874

Ellen Hodges January 31, 2016

Strictly a fabulous capture and finalist, Deb! Best luck next round! #11429073

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 31, 2016

Fabulous finalist, congrats Debby. #11429241

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 31, 2016

Incredible detail in this fantastic action shot - congratulations on your finalist, Deb. #11429278

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 29, 2016

Great in-flight capture Debby. Congrats on finalist award. #11440355

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