Lee's Photoblog
Northern Magesty
Posted by Lee (Fort Frances Ontario, Canada) on 22 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I am quite proud of this shot. It was taken two summers ago. This Blad Eagle was sitting and watching us. We were working on an addition for a client out on Rainy Lake. When we left at the end of the day I spotted this eagle. He was magnificent. The light was harsh but had a golden hue about it. We shoved off in the boat and slowly headed toward it. I just kept foucusing and shooting. When we were to close it just pushed off from its perch and flew above us and across the bay. I have gifted this shot several times. I have exhibited this shot several. I always receive great comments about this shot. It was printed on canvas 24" X 36" and framed.
Well I'm proud to say it sold last week. Wooo hooo! I can buy more digital film now.
I am very pleased.
Thank you for visiting my site. I consider myself to be lucky living where I do. Everyday I wake up to a wealth of interesting visual scenarios. Most of my pictures are Wildlife and Nature taken from around the area. The area specifically being Fort Frances Ontario on beautiful Rainy Lake. Feel free to comment on what you see. I look forward to hearing from you. If you like what you see, please rate it. Better yet, bookmark the site and drop back often. I will be posting daily.
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@Joanna: Thank you Joanna.
@Didier DE ZAN: Thanks Didier.
mats from Texas, United States
Even before I read your journal, Magnificent was the word in my mind... for it is!
Congratulations for the sell.
22 Apr 2009 6:08am
@mats: Thank you very much Mats. It did please me very much.
@Veronique: Thank you.
JanW from Rotterdam, Netherlands
I'm speechless. Great bird, great shot, beautiful color.
22 Apr 2009 6:24am
@JanW: Thank you.
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
You Should be proud, it is stunning, what detail. I feel like I could stroke the bird. Love the colours and his feet are remarkable. Well done again Lee.
22 Apr 2009 7:41am
@"Marie" :-): Thanks ever so much Marie. It is one of my favorites. It is hanging proud.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
You have good reason to be proud about this photo Lee. I am this time speechless when admiring it. Thank You showing it to us.
22 Apr 2009 8:02am
@Hidalgo: Thank you. And you are most welcome. I am pleased to know you enjoyed it.
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Magnificent! The detail in feathers is superb! Love those shadows - they add a character! Bravo!
p.s.
I'm still here! ;) My hubby didn't kill me (grin)
22 Apr 2009 8:28am
@Magda: Thank you for the compliment. Glad all is well with you. Those girls do have fun don't they. Take care.
@Elena Kotrotsou: Thank you.
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
pretty great shot - don't know how it could have come out any better!
22 Apr 2009 8:38am
@djedfre: Thank you very much.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
A magnificent capture of this truely magnificent creature!!! Congratulations on your sale...fantastic news!!!
I have yet to try to sell any of my images. I have one on canvas that i gave to my mate for a Birthday gift. I should really look into it. Any tips??
22 Apr 2009 9:01am
@Linerberry: Thanks for the compliment Liners. As for tips, exposure and hype is the key. Get your shot in a place where it can be well seen.
@Denise: Thank you Denise.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
No surprise it sold - it is simply stunning. Well done you - it is indeed picture perfect.
22 Apr 2009 9:43am
@Sarah: Thanks Sarah.
Marion from Cincinnati, United States
Lee, you should be proud - gee I am beaming for you ;)
congratulations for this stunning wildlife portrait - truly magnificent...and not just the bird :)
22 Apr 2009 11:52am
@Marion: Thank you Marion. Thank you ever so much. You are to kind. I hope your b&w comes back looking like it should. Good luck.
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Superb shot Lee! A regal shot for a regal bird!! No wonder it sold.....Bravo!!! ;-)
22 Apr 2009 12:29pm
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you Eric.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Words escape me when I look at this! Just WOW!
22 Apr 2009 1:29pm
@Tracy: Thank you Tracy. It made me feel great also. I have this printed in several saizes. I see it quite reularly.
Elora from Genoa, Italy
Wonderful Lee! I bet it sold!! This is a truly fantastic capture!
22 Apr 2009 1:49pm
@Elora: Thnaks Elora.
Heather from Napanee ON, Canada
Another amazing shot! I love the clarity and intense eye.
22 Apr 2009 2:19pm
@Heather: Thank you. They have that look about them, don't they.
Ajay from Pune, India
No doubt, a majestic bird it is. So powerful and you have capture and presented it so very well.
22 Apr 2009 2:30pm
@Ajay: Thank you very much.
LauraS from Chico, United States
Oh, wonderful. Happy for your success, but most happy that we get to see it here, and that you caught it in the first place. Wonderful that you were ready and shooting that day.
22 Apr 2009 2:46pm
@LauraS: Thanks Laura. I always have my camera with me. It always has fresh cahrged batteries, It's always turned on. The aperature and shutter speed are always preselected. And its focus is close to being ready. That way if I see something I only have to aim and shoot.
Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
It must be simply amazing seeing a wonderful bird like this in the wild and you have every right to be very proud of this great capture !!
22 Apr 2009 2:56pm
@Anthony Morgan Lambert: Thank you very much.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Yes, a great capture, indeed and a lovely shot... He is so majestuous !!! Bravo.
22 Apr 2009 3:19pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you Evelyne.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
You are a magician, one of the best Eagle shot I have ever had the fortune to see. Better than cover of any wildlife magazine....bravo!!!!!!
22 Apr 2009 3:46pm
@Lorraine: I can't thank you enough Lorraine. If only some of those magazines would be interested.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Breathless! If I ever managed a shot like this, I think I would be able to retire in peace. How do you ever top one like this?
22 Apr 2009 3:54pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you Glenn. I do not know if this can ever be topped. This is just so mesmerizing. I love it.
willow from Chelsea, United States
You should be pleased, indeed! This is a remarkable shot. Wow, just wow.
22 Apr 2009 5:37pm
@willow: Thank you very much.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Stunning detail. Magnificent creature.
22 Apr 2009 6:28pm
@john4jack: Thanks Jack. Yes they are magnificent and reagl. King of the birds.
@Veronelle: Thank you very much.
@zecarlos: Thank you very much.
@Baby Sis: Thanks Shelley, and thanks for your support.
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Beautiful picture Lee, the exposure is spot on to keep the detail in the white feathers on what looks like a bright day. They are so majestic looking, no wonder the US chose them as their national emblem. You should be proud of such a detailed classic shot.
22 Apr 2009 9:58pm
@Vinman: Thank you very much.
Jen from St. George, United States
Congrats on your sale! It is a great picture that does the majestic bird justice!
22 Apr 2009 11:17pm
@Jen: Thanks Jen, it really shows well when framed.
@Hema Iyer: Thanks Hema, where you been girl?
@ts: Thank you Timothy.
@Mike: Thank you Mike. Just dropping by and commenting is enough. Please visit again.
@eva: Thank you.
Linda from Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
that's superb. such a gaze and posture, amazing light and texture, really - wow
23 Apr 2009 3:03pm
@Linda: Thank you very much.
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
There are just no words to express my admiration for this photo and your ability to capture it - especially, in the wild and not in a zoo!! I shot dozens and dozens of frames trying to get a good shot of an eagle while cruising the San Juan Islands two summers ago and nothing comes close to what you've managed to get here. This is simply a 10 star photo and you have every right to be proud!!
23 Apr 2009 3:22pm
@Lesley: I know the feeling Lesley. I kid you not, I have thousands of eagle images. This is by far the absolute best shaot I have. Thank you for the compliment.
B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States
I'm a day or two late, but amazing shot!
24 Apr 2009 6:59pm
@B. Thomas: That's quite alright. I'm just glad it caught your attention and you dropped by. Thank you for the compliment.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
congrats on selling it it is just beautiful 5 stars + from me
25 Apr 2009 10:39pm
@jamesy: Thank you very much.
Photosanity from Folsom, United States
Congratulations Lee, its an absolutely gorgeous shot - 5 stars from me too!
1 May 2009 4:57am
@Photosanity: Thank you very much.
@Ricardo: This one of my favorites. Thank you for the compliment.
