Portrait in Courage

© Wally Orlowsky

Portrait in Courage

Uploaded: July 01, 2006 03:25:36

Description


Bald eagle at Audubon House in Florida, a treatment center for injured raptors. This eagle was defiant in spite of his injuries.

Several filters used to emphasize edges and detail as well as dodging and burning. I will post the original in the discussion

Comments

Wally Orlowsky July 01, 2006

Here is the original photo of this majestic bird. #475451

Julie Robinson July 01, 2006

Wow- wonderful capture Wally! #2973412

Donald K. Cherry July 01, 2006

Wonderful image and effects, Wally! #2973427

Kathy Reeves July 01, 2006

Wow!! Wonderful capture to begin with --but the filter really add a dramatic and striking image. Outstanding! #2973447

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 01, 2006

Oh, he's gorgeous!! Great shot and FX! #2973467

Lynne Morris July 01, 2006

I love the effects on this one Wally, great work and lovley image! #2973468

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 01, 2006

Great work Wally, love your effects! Great capture of this eagle and his spirit! Jeff #2973493

Stephanie Lyons July 01, 2006

Outstanding work on this image Wally! #2973536

Colette M. Metcalf July 01, 2006

Outstanding, Wally!! #2973553

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 01, 2006

Nice portrait Wally! #2973582

Bridgette B July 01, 2006

WOW!! Great image and effects. #2973603

Joy Rector July 01, 2006

AWSOME!! #2973833

Colleen Braun July 01, 2006

great image... #2973914

William C. Raco level-classic July 01, 2006

Wow, I love the work you did on this, Wally
It brings out the intensity of the eagle's gaze and demeanor
Very well done

Bill #2974001

Janine Russell level-deluxe July 01, 2006

Wally, very nice detail, lighting and effects. #2974217

Brian D. Shema July 01, 2006

Great image Wally! Terrific efects! #2974298

Bobbie Davis July 02, 2006

Man oh man! Awesome Wally! #2979698

Marsha S. Smith July 11, 2006

I loved the lion you did later and then skimming through your gallery found this. What a set they make. Just gorgeous and so regal. #3015474

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 26, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3218237

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 26, 2006

Congrats again, Wally, great capture and effects!
-Debby #3220829

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic August 26, 2006

OUTSTANDING, Wally...Congrats! :) #3222722

Paul Michko August 27, 2006

Congratulation, Wally. #3224658

Bobbie Davis August 27, 2006

Congrats Wally! #3226840

Carla Metzler August 28, 2006

Congratulations, Wally! #3232102

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