Inspiring Photo: B a l d ? #7082431

B a l d ?

Uploaded: October 02, 2008 11:33:57

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The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is a magnificent bird of prey that is native to North America. This majestic eagle is, obviously, not really bald. The derivation of the name "bald" is from an obsolete English word meaning white. The bald eagle has been the national symbol of the USA since 1782.
Nikkor 80-400 VR @ 80mm
f5.9 1/1000 EV-1 ISO320
outdoors, on an overcast day

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Stan J. Bendkowski October 02, 2008 0

Wonderful close up photo, Lisa! Great detail! #1009011

Lynne Morris October 02, 2008 0

Wow what a fantastic capture Lisa, great lighting and details. #6542486

Deb Koskovich October 02, 2008 0

Outstanding, Lisa! Incredible details to showcase this truly majestic creature #6542496

Douglas Pignet October 02, 2008 0

Once again a beautiful shot of this egale,Doug #6542520

Jeff Robinson October 02, 2008 0

Very nice work Lisa! Jeff #6542528

Anita Hogue October 02, 2008 0

Fabulous details, Lisa! #6542539

Tiia Vissak October 02, 2008 0

a great portrait! #6542546

Dominick M. Dimacale October 02, 2008 0

Great animal image you captured here, Lisa.

Dominick #6542572

Mary Beth Aiello October 02, 2008 0

Another beauty, Lisa. #6542634

Lynn M. Whitt October 02, 2008 0

great capture... #6542827

Jim Huffield October 02, 2008 0

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! #6543116

Linda Blair October 02, 2008 0

Awesome!!! #6543155

Lisa R. Buffington October 02, 2008 0

BEAUTIFUL! Amazing details. I like the angle you shot this. Great work. Lisa B #6544051

Tammy Scott October 02, 2008 0

What an AWESOME capture! #6544423

Aggie Villanueva October 02, 2008 0

I like this back and profile shot even better. A superb portrait. #6544437

Candice L. Carter October 02, 2008 0

Breathtaking American pride! #6544490

Sherry McClead October 02, 2008 0

WOW girl! how did you get this POV??? Even with the 400mm where did you get this??

Sherrybear :} #6544584

Lisa J. Boulden October 02, 2008 0

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Wow! Thank you all for such wonderful comments. I really appreciate each one!
Sherry, Last week, I had the great opportunity of photographing this majestic raptor at the Wildlife Festival in Lewiston, NY. His owner is an old friend of my husband. He let me shoot the bird as much as I wanted, AND, even lent me his 80-400 lens for the day!
An AMAZING experience!
I'm so glad that I have the BetterBuddies on this site to share and recieve feedback on the images that I've captured!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #6544685

Sherry McClead October 02, 2008 0

OH MY GOSH... here I sit beside myself... you are such a lucky girl!!! Sure is a shame envy is a sin... but then again... I am just a sinner sooooo

Sherrybear :} #6544810

Robert S. Grauer October 02, 2008 0

Wow great image absolutely gorgeous! #6544869

Lisa J. Boulden October 02, 2008 0

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Sherry, I must be guilty, too... I sure have been somewhat envious of that lens.
(But was so grateful for the chance to borrow it!)
Smiles, Lisa ;) #6544870

Lisa J. Boulden October 02, 2008 0

Thanks, Robert! #6544883

Linda Karlin October 02, 2008 0

This shot is fabulous. #6545039

Tammy Espino October 03, 2008 0

Have never seen one in person!! What a jaw dropping capture~ #6545364

Stefania Barbier October 03, 2008 0

GORGEOUS animal and capture!!!!! #6545861

Teresa Burnett October 03, 2008 0

Beautiful close of this majestic bird Lisa!! Wonderful detail, comp and lighting!! He is really spectacular!! #6545929

Teresa Burnett October 03, 2008 0

Beautiful close of this majestic bird Lisa!! Wonderful detail, comp and lighting!! He is really spectacular!! #6545934

Liz blahh October 03, 2008 0

Stunning! #6546029

Robert R. Goodman October 03, 2008 0

Hi Lisa,Such a majestic bird.Beautiful color and detail.Outstanding capture!!!! #6546888

Karen Celella October 03, 2008 0

Lisa, your gallery leaves me speechless! (I've recovered my senses now...) Your eye and talent for capturing the essence of a subject is extraordinary. #6547029

Janice Mezzacappa October 03, 2008 0

Superb Lisa, I can never get enough of images of Eagles, your artistry shines right through, another perfect shot! #6547736

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 03, 2008 0

AWSOME Lisa, your sure are getting some amazing portraits! #6547924

M.Christine Duncan October 03, 2008 0

OUTSTANDING image Lisa!!! Every detail, every line, all the tones... wow girl! #6549207

October 04, 2008 0

Beautiful clear shot, Lisa!! #6550125

Arman E. Barbuco October 05, 2008 0

Beautiful done... #6553938

Mary K. Robison October 05, 2008 0

I really like the pov in this portrait, Lisa, and thanks for clearing up the "bald" mystery!
Excellent "birds of prey" series. #6555308

paola A. Jofre October 05, 2008 0

OOH Wow!!! Lisa you have out done yourself girl...OMG...beautiful image with incredible detail and color...A winner...has to be!!! :) #6556824

Joseph N. DiGilio October 07, 2008 0

This is my favorite from your eagle series, Lisa. Terrific image. #6562286

Kaye Burazin October 08, 2008 0

AWESOME detail. Blew me away! #6567496

Mark S. Cox October 09, 2008 0

Fantastic! #6574166

Aimee C. Eisaman October 09, 2008 0

This little photo trip you took is sure to get you a winner! These shots are amazing! BRAVO! Congrats on the EP and I'll be looking for one or more of these in the winners area! #6574619

Sharon F. Morris October 09, 2008 0

Love this Lisa. Fantastic capture congrats on your EFP. #6574658

Karen K. Givens October 09, 2008 0

Love this, great lighting and detail on this majestic eagle!! #6575146

Bob D. Hall October 10, 2008 0

Outstanding color, comp and detail. Great work!!! #6579656

Dawn M. Schneider October 20, 2008 0

Education and Beauty wow this is a knockout!!! #6628568

Mitch Spence April 11, 2009 0

This is, of course, spectacular, Lisa. I'd love to have had the opportunity both to go to this festival and get hold of that lens for awhile! You took supreme and creative advantage of both. #7394585

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 11, 2009 0

What and awesome portrait of this majestic eagle, you certainly captured the elegance of him Deb

jo ann c. #7394605

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 11, 2009 0

Duhhhh! I meant Lisa, I had just commented on Debra's right before yours!

It still is an awesome image friend!

jo ann c. #7394936

Lisa J. Boulden April 11, 2009 0

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So funny, Judy... I mean Jo Ann!!! LOL
Thank you, ALL, for such wonderful comments!
Enjoy a blessed Easter.
Smiles, Lisa♥
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Michael Lynch April 13, 2009 0

Beautiful ! Happy Easter to you, too ! #7399000

Shawn Jennings April 13, 2009 0

Fantastic light and detail on this beauty! #7400141

Linda D. Lester April 14, 2009 0

Excellent capture!!!!! #7403312

Judy V. Kennamer April 17, 2009 0

Beautiful bird - beautiful portrait! Amazing detail and color! #7413678

Linda D. Lester May 26, 2009 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! Good luck in the next round! #7559963

Renee Doyle May 26, 2009 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Lisa!!! #7560821

anonymous May 26, 2009 0

Congratulations Lisa! B- #7560847

M.Christine Duncan May 26, 2009 0

Congrats my friend on this stunning portrait... wonderful! Definitely more than a finalist! DRU Club and myself applauds you! #7560848

Stefania Barbier May 26, 2009 0

spectacular, congratulations! #7561356

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS LISA
On Your Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #7561402

Kim Kleinschmidt May 26, 2009 0
Magnificent finalist, Lisa! Best of luck next round #7561509

Carol L. Fowler May 26, 2009 0
Wonderful pose in this Finalist! #7562279

Karen Celella May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on yet another amazing finalist Lisa. #7562361

Angie M. Davis May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on your stunning finalist, Lisa! #7562411

Ken Smith May 27, 2009 0
You sure had a super month, Lisa. Congrats once again..I lost count! #7562869

Judy V. Kennamer May 27, 2009 0
Gorgeous Lisa!!! Congrats! #7563127

frank w. degenhardt May 27, 2009 0
Fantastic. Congratulations on another Finalist my friend. Way to go. #7563139

Terry Cervi May 27, 2009 0
Congrats on this amazing finalist, Lisa! #7563199

A P May 27, 2009 0

on your OUTSTANDING Finalist. Best of Luck in the next round! LOVE IT!! #7563280

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Lisa...go for the gold!
jo ann c. #7563497

Sherran Andersen May 27, 2009 0
Congrats Lisa. Sherran #7563579

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Lisa! #7563684

Eugenio Diaz May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist…Well done!
Good Luck in the next Round!!!
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Debra R. Harder May 27, 2009 0
WOW, Lisa! Looks like a GOLD winner to me!! Congratulations on another superb finalist! Deb #7564090

Bojan Bencic May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalists, Lisa! #7565057

Shawn Jennings May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Lisa! #7566952

Shelly A. Van Camp May 27, 2009 0
Congrats on all your finalists! #7566965

Jessica Jenney May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations, Lisa on your amazing finalist! #7567487

Laurence Saliba May 27, 2009 0
Wowwwwwww Lisa!!! :) #7567908

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 27, 2009 0
Incredible Lisa!!
Congratulations!! #7568118

Tarun Bose May 27, 2009 0
Congrats for your finalist, Lisa. #7568511

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 27, 2009 0
Gorgeous image Lisa! Congratulations on your finalist! #7568593

Leland N. Saunders May 28, 2009 0
Congratulations, again, Lisa ... well done !!
Lee #7572170

Cheryl E. Molennor May 29, 2009 0
Hee! Congratulations on this great finalist #7573714

Aimee C. Eisaman May 29, 2009 0
Congrats on a beautiful finalist! Now I'm getting to wonder why they are called Bald! Hmmmm! :~) #7574106

Linda Blair May 31, 2009 0
Congratulations!!!!!!!! #7582111

Michael Lynch June 05, 2009 0
Congrats on the Finalist; should be a WINNER ! #7599179

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