Uploaded: February 01, 2009 02:26:38
Yesterday, I managed to get to Starved Rock to see the eagles.
This was my first time there and I was amazed.
I would guess that there was between 75 and 100 eagles if not more.
I hope to get back soon!
Comments welcome and appreciated!
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Bill Knaps February 01, 2009 0
Wow Mike, What an amazing and beautiful capture. Bill #1076526
William C. Raco
February 01, 2009
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Jeana Clark February 01, 2009 0
~J~ #7111692
Ron McEwan February 01, 2009 0
A terrific image here, so sharp, very well composed, nice work Mike #7111700
Patrick Rouzes
February 01, 2009
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Leslie McLain
February 02, 2009
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Eivor Kuchta February 02, 2009 0
I'm so envious, Mike! Hope to see more in your gallery! #7118071Michael Umbreit February 03, 2009 0
Thanks! I saw more eagles in one afternoon than I had previously seen during my entire lifetime (and that is more than just a few years)! :-) Mike #7119707Kathleen Rinker February 04, 2009 0
Great capture Mike!! #7122961Michael Umbreit February 04, 2009 0
Kathleen - Thanks so much!! - Mike #7123585
Lisa R. Buffington
February 10, 2009
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Michael Umbreit February 12, 2009 0
Lisa - Thank You!! - Mike #7155125Michael Umbreit February 21, 2009 0
Filomena - Thanks so much! I took a quick look at your gallery and you have some great eagle shots. I need to take a better look and leave some comments! - Mike #7191580Tiia Vissak February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations! #7198175Karen Engelbreth February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations!#7198655
Christian Rosito February 23, 2009 0
WOW! Congratulations Mike! #7198759Jeana Clark February 23, 2009 0
~J~ #7199033
Angie Sidles
February 23, 2009
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Bojan Bencic
February 23, 2009
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Eivor Kuchta February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Mike! #7200330Colette M. Metcalf February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations, Mike!!! #7200384Renee Doyle February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on this superb finalist Mike!! #7200409Susan Fox February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations! #7200812
Claudia Kuhn
February 23, 2009
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist Mike, a beauty! #7201365Kathleen Rinker February 23, 2009 0
Congratulations Mike!! #7201532
Denny E. Barnes
February 23, 2009
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Kerry Hill February 23, 2009 0
Huge congratulations Mike!!!!!! #7201765Michelle Alton February 24, 2009 0
Mike, the most beautifully lit Eagle shot I've seen. Beautiful. Congratulations! #7201988Joan Powell February 24, 2009 0
congrats on this beauty ! #7202259Deb Koskovich February 24, 2009 0
Hooray, Mike! Congrats! #7202666Cathy Barrows February 24, 2009 0
Congrats on your finalist...awesome #7202745Sam Britt February 24, 2009 0
Congratulations, Mike! #7202971
Laura L. Gonzales
February 24, 2009
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Becky J. Parkinson
February 24, 2009
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Brett Dolsen February 24, 2009 0
Stunning inflight and congratulations Mike!!Brett #7203752frank w. degenhardt February 24, 2009 0
Well, you did it. A Finalist. That is so wonderful and it’s great to see the judges feel the same way about your work as I do. Congratulations and may we see this picture in the next round. #7204833ROLAN NARMAN February 24, 2009 0
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Mike! #7204883
Usman M. Bajwa
February 24, 2009
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Usman. #7205435
Katarina Mansson February 24, 2009 0
Congratulations Mike! #7206047
Jeff Robinson
February 24, 2009
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Michael Umbreit February 24, 2009 0
Wow!! Thanks so much for the very numerous and kind comments! I have to apologize for my tardiness, I haven't even gone through the list of finalists yet. Just not enough time in a day. Thanks again!! - Mike #7206773Derek D. Dafoe February 24, 2009 0
Great finalist Mike! Congrats!! #7207538Jean E. Hildebrant February 24, 2009 0
I've been loving all your eagle photos, Mike! Incredible and a well deserved finalist! Hope it goes gold!!! #7207748Ellen Hodges February 24, 2009 0
Congrats, Mike!! #7207875Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2009 0
Fabulous image Mike, Congrats on your finalist! #7210583Michael Umbreit February 25, 2009 0
Derek/Jean/Ellen/Corinne - Thanks so much! - Mike #7210653Lorna Shutter February 25, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on another well-deserved Finalist Award, Mike!!!!!Michael Umbreit February 25, 2009 0
Lorna - Thanks for your continued support!! - Mike #7211370M.Christine Duncan February 27, 2009 0
Holy Cow... amazing shot!!! Congrats on this finalist, I'm in awe! Sounds like a very cool place to spend some time too! #7221924Michael Umbreit March 01, 2009 0
Christine - Thanks!! - Mike #7227206Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 05, 2009 0
Michael Umbreit March 06, 2009 0
Peaches - Thanks so much!! - Mike #7248975Kathy L. Clark March 19, 2009 0
Belated congratulations to you Mike. What an awesome picture. #7301252Michael Umbreit March 21, 2009 0
Kathy - Thanks again! - Mike #7309126Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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