Eye on the Prize


Posted by Axel Hildebrandt on Fri Nov 27, 2015 10:39 am

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This Bald Eagle was about to catch a fish for lunch. Photographed at Conowingo in Maryland.
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by Leighayres on Fri Nov 27, 2015 10:41 am
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Wow, amazing...you can even see the fish! Nice work!
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by elauer on Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:31 pm
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Perfect timing.
 

by Square Man1 on Fri Nov 27, 2015 3:44 pm
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Gorgeous detail Alex, splendid capture. Any chance of a bit more room on the left?

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by Bill Morales on Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:57 pm
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Nice incoming pose, Axel!
 

by Karl Egressy on Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:14 pm
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Great timing, excellent pose, Axel.
 

by KK Hui on Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:29 pm
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Great action shot, Axel!
And the fish ...
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by Mike Wooding on Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:47 pm
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Your Bald Eagle shots are super, Axel...and this is no exception.
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by WOlf38 on Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:33 am
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Great timing and capture, Axel!!
 

by David Salem on Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:48 pm
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Great looking frame Axel. I like the pose as it's just about to hit the water. Those out stretched feet are awesome.
I might consider a few points of black. Very nice frame
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by RLK on Sat Nov 28, 2015 1:05 pm
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Great shot Axel. You have a way with eagles, having post many outstanding images of them on this forum. I am a fan of yours.
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:03 pm
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RLK wrote:Great shot Axel. You have a way with eagles, having post many outstanding images of them on this forum. I am a fan of yours.
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Thank you for the kind words, Bob, it's much appreciated!
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by Nate Chappell on Sat Nov 28, 2015 9:53 pm
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Sweet action and cool to have the fish in the frame Axel!
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by Missy Mandel on Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:21 am
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Wonderful action captured Axel! Love the fish in the frame
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