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Master Of The Skies

© Bill Houghton

Master Of The Skies

Uploaded: January 15, 2007 05:22:55

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The American Bald Eagle "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Comments

Jim Huffield January 15, 2007

Bill, this is remarkable in every aspect. Marvelous job. Jim #588209

Lynne Morris January 15, 2007

WOW WOW WOW Bill this is awesome, fantastic work! #3821190

Lynne Hoad January 15, 2007

AWWW, WOOWWW!!! Superb in flight capture Bill!!! Outstanding!!! #3821201

BILLY R. PARKER January 15, 2007

A BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE OF A BEAUTIFUL EAGLE!! BILLY #3821259

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 15, 2007

Amen!!! #3821421

Tonya R. Boles January 15, 2007

Wonderful shot... #3821455

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 15, 2007

Outstanding work Bill!! Jeff #3821507

Alan L. Borror January 15, 2007

What a fantastic capture, Bill! The Scipture quote is very appropriate! #3821678

Paul Michko January 15, 2007

Such granduer and majesty and great sentiment, Bill. #3821743

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe January 15, 2007

Incredible shot Bill!!! #3821759

Casey A. Hanson January 15, 2007

Excellent work, Bill! #3822053

Cyn Valentine January 15, 2007

Awesome!!! Beautiful image..great detail and color!! Very well done Bill! #3822058

Cheryl E. Molennor January 15, 2007

Incredible capture Bill. You did fabulous on this #3822533

Leeonie Stephens January 15, 2007

Amazing shot! Great work, love it! #3823587

Barbara Sharts January 15, 2007

Perfectly composed! Colors and details are phenomenal! #3823634

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) January 15, 2007

Great action shot. #3823652

Evy Johansen level-classic January 15, 2007

WOW... Outstanding image, Bill!!! #3824558

Janine Russell level-deluxe January 15, 2007

Bill, wonderful, flight capture; excellent color, detail, clarity and lighting. #3824595

Jim Huffield February 24, 2007

Congratulations Bill. Jim #3983259

Janine Russell level-deluxe February 24, 2007

Bill, congratulations on your finalist. #3983349

Cathy Barrows February 24, 2007

Congrats on your finalist...love it #3983534

Sylvia Rossler February 24, 2007

Big congrats on your finalist Bill :O) #3983584

Greg McCroskery level-classic February 24, 2007

Bill,

What an incredible image! And an even more incredible verse! This is a winner in every way.

God Bless,
Greg #3984542

Bill Houghton February 24, 2007

My thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments on my eagle shot. I sincerely appreciate it. Bill

Bill Houghton Photography #3985665

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist for this stunning capture, Bill!
-Debby #3985823

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 24, 2007

Gorgeous capture! Beautiful Bill, congrats! #3985863

Sam Britt February 24, 2007

Congratulations Bill! #3986522

Kenneth Mucke February 24, 2007

Congrats on this amazing finalist Bill #3987346

Mary K. Robison February 24, 2007

No real surprise to see this majestic capture among the finalists, Bill.
CONGRATULATIONS, and best of luck next level!
#3988016

Barbara Waldoch February 24, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Bill! #3988138

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 24, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3988212

Nadya Johnson February 24, 2007

Congratulations BIll, on your magnificent finalist! #3988653

Evy Johansen level-classic February 24, 2007

Many congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Bill!! #3988783

Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007

Congrats to you Bill!!! #3989431

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2007

Congratulation, Bill!!!!! Fantastic image!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3990087

Donna J. Eaton February 25, 2007

Gorgeous finalist, Bill! Good luck in the next round!

#3990495

Jenny Bosmans February 25, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Bill! :) #3991605

Dee Langevin level-classic February 25, 2007

Congratulations on a well deserved finalist Bill and good luck in the next round. Amazing clarity and beautiful color & composition in this difficult in-flight capture. #3993107

Sharon King February 25, 2007

Awesome capture, Congratulations! #3993752

Cyn Valentine February 25, 2007

Congratulations BIll!! #3993762

February 25, 2007

I have spent countless days with the eagles in Grafton Il. trying for a shot like this, congrats man, I know from experience this was a hard one to get. beautiful.. #3993768

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 25, 2007

Congrats Bill on your impressive Finalist! Jeff #3993982

Mary Timman February 26, 2007

BEautiful finalist! Great detail and color. Congratulations. #3996719

Tarun Bose February 26, 2007

Big, big congrats Jeff, on your outstanding finalist. A sure winner in my opinion. #3997091

Rakesh Syal level-classic February 26, 2007

Congratulations on a well deserved finalist!! WOW!! #3999421

Remi Trepanier February 27, 2007

Congratulations Bill on this beautiful capture! #4001364

Remi Trepanier February 27, 2007

Congratulations Bill on this beautiful capture! #4001365

Ray Clarke February 27, 2007

Congrats on this great winning shot Bill (ac) #4002003

Erica Murphy level-classic February 27, 2007

Stunning as always Bill! Congratulations!!

Erica #4002098

Colette M. Metcalf February 27, 2007

Congratulations, Bill!!! #4002177

Carla Metzler February 27, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Bill!! #4002402

Judyann Plante February 27, 2007

Fantastic capture, Bill! Congratulations!

judyann ><> #4002766

Darren K. Fisher February 27, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful win Bill. #4002859

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 27, 2007

Such a beautiful capture Bill, congrats on your win! #4002891

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 27, 2007

SUPER win, Bill!!!!! This is GREAT!!!!!! ^.^ :-) Kitty #4002903

Nadya Johnson February 27, 2007

Way to go! Congratulations on your awesome winner, Bill! #4003023

Donna W. Neal February 27, 2007

Congratulations on an awesome and well deserved WINNER Bill #4003035

Mary K. Robison February 27, 2007

Saw a documentary on eagles last night, and thought of this marvelous photo, Bill ~
CONGRATULATIONS on your truly well-earned win!!! #4003110

Sylvia Rossler February 27, 2007

Big congrats on your win Bill :O) #4003232

Bill Houghton February 27, 2007

Thanks again everyone, I sincerely appreciate it. Bill #4003553

Dennis Flanagan level-classic February 27, 2007

Another great wildlife shot from you Bill. Congratulations. #4003628

Kenneth Mucke February 27, 2007

WTG Bill....This is an outstanding winner...Should have gotten first though I think it was that good.... #4003783

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 27, 2007

Spectacular wildlife action capture, a great winning image!! Congratulations!!! #4004053

Sharon King February 27, 2007

So happy to see this a winner! Congrats Bill! #4004057

John V. Roscich level-deluxe February 27, 2007

VERY COOL BILL
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN
JOHN #4004103

Cyn Valentine February 27, 2007

Big congratulations BIll..beautiful image!! #4004190

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 27, 2007

Congratulations Bill on your wonderful win...Dominick #4004329

Terry L. Ellis level-classic February 27, 2007

Master of wildlife photography! Congratulations, Bill, on your sensational win! #4004403

Kristi A. Howson February 27, 2007

Congratulations Bill on this amazing capture and winner. Awesome! #4004491

Roger Bernabo February 27, 2007

A SUPER image Bill #4004607

Cindy Bendush level-classic February 27, 2007

Absolutely stunning Bill - congratulations! #4004680

Darryl Wilkinson February 27, 2007

So graceful, Bill. Congratulations on your win!! #4004849

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 27, 2007

As always Bill, a stunning image!
Congratulations on a fine win! #4004913

Tarun Bose February 27, 2007

Big, big congrats my dear friend Bill, for your second place winner. Well done. #4005017

Graeme yew Chow February 27, 2007

Bill, big congrats on your super 2nd place win. #4005041

Bill Houghton February 28, 2007

I sincerely appreciate all of your kind comments. Bill

Bill Houghton Photography #4005133

Wally Orlowsky February 28, 2007

Congratulations on this majestic winner, Bill! #4005296

Tammy Scott February 28, 2007

Congratulations on this amazing winner! #4005379

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 28, 2007

Congrats Bill on this beautiful winning image! Jeff #4005567

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 28, 2007

Bill, Congratulations on your second place winner:) #4005588

Alan and kellie shulver February 28, 2007

Bill, in case noone has told you this is GREAT! love the scripture verse with it. excellent capture and dof! congrats on another winner. #4006583

Jenny Bosmans February 28, 2007

Congratulations on this superb winner, Bill! :) #4006704

Mary Timman February 28, 2007

Fantastic image and great light. Congratulations.! #4007417

Patricia Ronan February 28, 2007

Congratulations! Great image! #4007770

Janine Russell level-deluxe February 28, 2007

Bill, congratulations on your Second Place Win! #4008234

Crystal L. Craig February 28, 2007

Oh! Congratulations Bill on this remarkable winner! Awesome capture! #4008848

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic February 28, 2007

I know that it's already been said...but WOW!! Great capture, Bill! Congrats! #4009167

William88 February 28, 2007

Bill, congratulations on your Second Place Win!

#4009336

Evy Johansen level-classic February 28, 2007

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Bill!! #4009414

RC Fritz March 01, 2007

Excellent work Bill. Big congratulations on your WIN! #4012268

Chris Welch March 01, 2007

Congrats Bill, excellent shot. Your photos are truly inspirational! #4012425

Mike Dawson March 01, 2007

Great timing, congrats #4012788

Guy D. Biechele level-classic March 01, 2007

Superb capture, Bill. Congratulations on your win!! #4013191

Jill Flynn March 02, 2007

Spectacular!!! Congratulations on your win Bill! #4016332

Helen N. McHugh March 04, 2007

Congratulations ,Bill, on this awesome winning entry! #4020384

Cheryl E. Molennor March 08, 2007

OMG Awesome capture. Fabulous work on this!! #4035928

Thomas Lam March 12, 2007

Congratulations on your win! Beautiful capture. #4047144

Russell C. Amidon April 02, 2007

All the adjectives have been used! What else can one say...simply awesome Bill, and thanks to you for the inspiration I get everytime I look at an image of yours...congratulations - Russ #4121025

Niels Sandal April 20, 2007

Great action shot of a beautiful eagle! The background adds to the impression of movement and power. #4191579

Rob Martin May 01, 2007

Wonderful shot Bill. Your gallery is truly amazing. I may be new to photography but I really hope to one day become as great of a photographer as you. #4236049

Sherri Gorman May 12, 2007

Wow, this is so AWESOME!!! What a tremendous amount of talent you have. Your gallery is outstanding. #4276350

Jean E. Hildebrant June 28, 2007

Incredible shot and gallery! Wow! #4452972

Jean E. Hildebrant June 28, 2007

Incredible shot and gallery! Wow! #4452973

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 06, 2007

AWSOME capture BIll, just amazing as is ALL the photo's in your gallery, have REALLY enjoyed viewing them! Keep up the super job! #4757494

Angela Azzinnaro September 22, 2007

Terrific capture & wonderful verse!!! You have an AMAZING gallery of images!!! GREAT WORK!!!! GOD Bless!!!!!!! #4827290

Lynn Haack September 23, 2007

Bill...What an amazing eagle image! I love the deep saturation of color, the pristine clarity (with a moving subject!) and the oveall comp and lighting...well, ...I like EVERYTHING about this inspiring photo! Lynn #4833404

September 23, 2007

Am I so glad you commented on my work.. I would have missed this wonderful gallery.. I started here because the eagle has special meaning to me.. the verse you quoted is my favourite.. when I had heart surgery it was my hope.. This is stunning photography as is all your gallery I want to come back and post later today.. I am going out.. Laney #4834335

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 01, 2007

Such majesty!!!
Masterfully captured and presented, Bill!
--Lisa #4870941

Julie Christiansen January 22, 2008

Majestic, stunning and a FINE image. Congrats. #5378658

Fanie Heymans May 28, 2008

Wonderful display of your great skill and talent; awesome detailing; another great capture. PS. One of the best galleries I have seen in a long time. Very good inspirations. #5988679

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 10, 2008

Bill, this whole series fo bird images is out of this world gorgeous, I see why you have so many winners, WTG!!! <>< #6165132

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 07, 2008

One of my favorites!!! I love this so much.....being military really makes me love it more! #6282885

James E. Coleman level-classic August 07, 2008

Bill,
This verse is so appropriate for such a great shot. It shows how every feather seems to play such a crucial role in the flight!
Great work again!
Keep looking up!
Jim #6286313

Kathleen Rinker August 08, 2008

I was looking at your wonderful gallery once again, and I don't know how I missed this one before but such an awesome majestic shot, wonderful work, wonderful verse and congratulations on your win!! #6287867

Dianna Murphy February 06, 2009

Amazing work Bill. Gorgeously composed, perfect timing. Awesome color and light. #7134432

Sharrie Thomas March 24, 2009

Absolutely goergeous!! I love the bald eagle. And the verse from the bible is one of my favorites. Keep up the great work! #7322536

Shawn Jennings September 09, 2009

Fantastic capture, Bill! #7928345

Wanda Knoss October 03, 2009

Amazing! #8004284

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 09, 2010

WOOWOWOWO... Bill, gorgeous work!!!

CONGRATS TO YOU ON YOUR WINNER!!

RIGHT ON!

CHRISTINE
SMILING AGAIN #8368244

Steven J. Marshall May 22, 2010

This was a Passage My Father Loved. I Didnt know until his Funeral last March.
He was like this Eagle, a Marine, one of the Greatest Generations of Americans. SEMPER FI.Ralph Wade Marshall. From your son steve #8628133

John Connolly June 28, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Bill! A magnificent in flight capture, Eagles are my favorite raptor! #8721968

Karen Kessler July 31, 2010

Gorgeous capture with exceptional detail! I love the verse you put under it, too! #8797293

Carol Kalinowski September 03, 2010

I hardly knew which image to comment on because all of them are outstanding! I chose this one because I have been trying for a year now to capture an osprey in flight and have failed miserably, so I am more then a little impressed with this shot. Brilliant work! #8878968

Kathleen Rinker September 25, 2010

Absolutely gorgeous capture, love it!! Congrats on your win!! #8929214

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 29, 2010

Hi Bill, I just love this one and have yet to bag a bald eagle capture yet. Love all those winners you have.
I am still busy with the doctor biz. #8937297

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 21, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Bill on this wonderful winner!! <>< #9183363

Wm Nosal February 24, 2011

WOW! Beautiful Shot! #9260329

Ellen Hodges March 11, 2011

Huge congrats on this fabulous winner, Bill!! Love the sentiment, too!! Very WOW capture!! #9284885

Sharon Day March 22, 2011

Awesome image, Bill!! Belated congratulations on your win! #9308645

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 22, 2011

Very impressive shot indeed Bill...
OUTSTANDING bird in flight with awesome motion/colouring and comp....
so happy the judges agree~
A big Congratulations to you on your WINNER!!!!
Smiling HUGE,
Christine #9308753

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 22, 2011

Congratulations on this phenomenal Winner, Bill! #9421942

Kathleen Rinker May 22, 2011

Fantastic Shot, Congrats!! #9422197

Deepinder S. RANGER June 18, 2011

What a fantastic shot !!!!!!!!! #9466196

Melissa Olsen October 08, 2011

Not only have you a most remarkable capture of my favorite bird but the scripture you used is my favorite...I lean on it a lot. Great job...so touching. #9723492

Marcel J. Fernandez November 27, 2011

Outstanding in every way. Congratulations, Bill. #9833836

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