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Golden Beauty

© Donna J. Eaton

Golden Beauty

Uploaded: June 16, 2007 07:52:51

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A Golden Eagle. I just love the golden feathers on the back of their neck and head. You don't see how gorgeous they are as much from the front so I tried to photograph him from the back to show how they got their name.

Comments

Stefan Nielsen June 16, 2007

This is just beautiful. One of the best pictures of an eagle I've ever seen. Amazing detail and perfect colors. Very well done :) #674734

Linda G. Yee June 16, 2007

I agree with your other commentor. This photo is awesome. The swirl of the feathers is the thing that elevates this photo above a lot of eagle portraits too. Excellent! #4402835

Rachel McKinnie June 16, 2007

Ditto on both :) Incredibly beautiful. #4402842

Terry L. McKaig June 17, 2007

This is an amazing capture...the color and detail is beautiful. #4404460

Donna J. Eaton June 17, 2007

Thanks so much Stefan, Linda, Rachel, and Terry! You've made my day with your nice comments! #4404858

Susan Jane Allen level-classic June 19, 2007

Absoluuuutely incredible! I could hang it up and look at it every day as an example of what to shoot for! What lens did you use? #4414799

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 23, 2007

Wow, this is outstanding, great wildlife image Donna!

A wonderful Editor's First Picks image!! #4427753

Bill Houghton June 26, 2007

Beautiful shot Donna. Congratulations. #4438807

Patricia A. Stalter June 26, 2007

How wonderful! Photo of the Day too. You are lucky to have the close access to these amazing birds. I too am curious as to the lens you used. Pat #4438839

Evy Johansen level-classic June 26, 2007

Wow, Donna!! Fantastic image!! Indeed a beauty!! Big congratulations on your most deserving POTD!! #4438877

Cathy Barrows June 26, 2007

Congrats on your POTD...this is absolutely gorgeous #4438903

Michelle R. Kovach June 26, 2007

Congratulations Donna! #4438918

Jenny Bosmans June 26, 2007

Big Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Donna! :) #4438953

Shawn Jennings June 26, 2007

Donna - congratulations on your POTD of this beauty!!! #4439009

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 26, 2007

Beautiful, Donna! Wonderful color, details, and composition - congratulations on your POTD! #4439024

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe June 26, 2007

Spectacular, Donna! Terrific clarity, details and colors! Congratulations on your POTD. #4439067

RC Fritz June 26, 2007

Congratulatioms on your POTD!!! #4439116

Joy Rector June 26, 2007

congrats on the POTD #4439160

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 26, 2007

It's nice to see this beautiful golden eagle again. A big congratulations, Donna, on your photo of the day!!! #4439174

Bunny Snow June 26, 2007

What an exquisite capture!

Congratulations! You should be proud! #4439204

Susie Peek-Swint June 26, 2007

Stunning capture Donna ~ many congrats on POTD! #4439297

Joan Kocak June 26, 2007

positively stunning, congrats Donna! #4439322

Monika Sapek June 26, 2007

Beautifully done! Many congratulations on your Photo Of The Day, Donna!
Monika
#4439325

Helen N. McHugh June 26, 2007

A beautiful capture of this majestic Eagle, Donna! Congrats on your POTD! Would love to know the lens you used! #4439334

ronda chatelle level-classic June 26, 2007

Donna, Congratulations on POTD! I can't believe you got this shot! Incredible details and clarity! Way to Go!!!! #4439484

Tom Andersen June 26, 2007

Gorgeous color and beautiful lighting, Donna! Congratulations on your POTD! #4439499

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 26, 2007

WOW, Amazing color and Clairty. I agree, one of the best eagles photo's I have ever seen.
Your POTD is well deserved girl, WTG and congrats! #4439544

Mary Clarke June 26, 2007

Congratulations on POTD Donna, wonderful image #4439716

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 26, 2007

A wonderful portrait of this beautiful Eagle; congrats Donna on your very well deserved POTD!! Jeff #4439852

Vicki Hunt June 26, 2007

In my wildest dreams, I can't imagine taking a photo like this! It is magnificent! Congrats on your POTD! #4439950

Donna J. Eaton June 26, 2007

Wow, thank so much everyone for your wonderful comments! What a surprise to have a POTD! I used my new Nikon 70-300mm VR Zoom lens for this shot. I was impressed at the quality. It was the first time I had used this lens. A great lens for the price! #4440185

Greg Briley level-addict June 26, 2007

BIG CONGRATS DONNA!! Hmmm, where have I seen this one before ...

http://www.gregbrileyphotography.com/-/gregbrileyphotography/gallery.php?cat=29811&pID=2&row=15&photoID=806316&searchTerm=

Looks like that new lens does a great job! #4440555

William88 June 26, 2007

Donna, congratulations on your POTD. awesome image!! #4441799

Pradeep K. Kaushik June 26, 2007

Outstanding shot Donna!!
Big congratulations on POTD. #4444916

Mary K. Robison June 27, 2007

I can see why the judges made this POTD yesterday, Donna ~ it's gorgeous!
Something tells me we'll be congratulating you again in another month... #4445344

Milan Banik June 27, 2007

outstanding shot friend for potd,
congratulations #4445534

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic June 27, 2007

Congratulations on your Photo of the Day!!! It is absolutly AWESOME!!! #4451540

June 27, 2007

Magnifique. Sean #4451547

June 27, 2007

Magnifique. Sean #4451579

Marcel J. Fernandez July 07, 2007

Donna this is a magnificent capture. Congratulations on your POTD selection. #4483511

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