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Posted by Neil Solomon on Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:54 am

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This image of a captive Bald Eagle is probably way too tight for most people's taste (maybe Tony will like it :D ) but it was the closest I had ever been to one and I wanted to capture every detail. Looking into his eyes I was glad that I was not anything he perceived as food.
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The photo was taken during a workshop at a rehabilitation center in central California.

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by Bill Whala on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:21 am
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This is a very well crated image, Neil. I love the feather flow and the faint touches of brown in the white feathers. Beautifly framed. I could go on and on... :)
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by AlexC on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:29 am
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A frame full of Mug!!!
Like it a lot!!! Congrats!!! 8)
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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:31 am
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Gorgeous, Neil. Hardly ever too tight for me.
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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:36 am
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The eye detail afforded by good upclose technique and side lighting is incredible.. WOW!
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by Anthony Medici on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:38 am
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It doesn't look too close for me. Well maybe back off enough to get the feather on the right from not being cut off and giving a bit more room up front. However, if it was mine, it would be on the wall. :D

I'm going to need to go for a few head shots next year. :wink:
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:59 am
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Wow, this one is fantastic!!!
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by Alan Melle on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:50 am
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This is a beauty! Well done.
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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:04 am
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Imposing :) :) !
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by Bill Keown on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:04 am
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Beautiful, incredible detail. Well made.

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by Rob Palmer on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:20 am
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Beautiful portrait, I love it. I know the 100-400 is not the sharpest in the field but for portraits, I can't see any better. Congrats.
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by matt kuchta on Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:44 am
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For the level of detail, it's not too tight for me. Love the lines of the feathers and the curve of the beak, too. That eye really adds power and life to this shot - some captive birds look cowed, but not this one.
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by Jack Frank on Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:53 pm
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Very nice
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by Mike Wilson on Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:39 pm
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You sure captured a stern expression and the detail is incredible. I like it as is.
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by Karen S on Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:24 pm
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Perfect exposure and I really like the composition and such great detail in the feathers. Nice job Neil. :D
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by Alan Murphy on Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:26 pm
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Intense Neil. Great photo.
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by KK Hui on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:02 pm
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I love the details and sharpness here ...
A wonderful head shot, Neil! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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by Bruce Sherman on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:28 pm
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Very nice, Neil. I agree it is tight, but it works extremely well for this subject.
 

by Jim Probst on Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:36 pm
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Neil,

I really like the yellow color with the subdued shades in this image! Very striking portrait!
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by Juli Wilcox on Sat Sep 27, 2003 3:17 pm
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Very nice lines and detail. It's hard to critique a perfect image---one can only express their preference in some ways. I would like to see more of the neck feathers, or a vertical, and a little lighter tone in the midtones where there seems to be a bit of greenish cast.
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