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Soaring in Rare Air
April 18, 2016 -
Its been quite some time since I've edited and uploaded an image. This was another eagle image from back on Jan. 18th. N...
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Strong American Eagle
April 03, 2016 -
I love this pose and side profile of the eagle's head and eye. I am careful when making black and white images not to ma...
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Risen on High
March 27, 2016 -
Happy Easter!
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Eagle Diving in Blue Skies
March 26, 2016 -
A diving eagle is a sight to behold; add in the great lighting illuminating the wings and blue skies and you have an unb...
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Eagle's Look of Determination
March 25, 2016 -
For me, there is nothing better than a dramatic black and white image, which isn't always easy to do with some of these...
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Beautiful Eagle at the Golden Hour
March 21, 2016 -
When everything goes just right...camera and lens are dialed in, lighting is perfect, weather conditions just right with...
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Majestic Soaring Eagle
March 20, 2016 -
What a beautiful adolescent American bald eagle! This bird is probably 3-4 years old but wow, what a beautiful bird!
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Showing Off Some Serious Skills
March 18, 2016 -
Not my sharpest image but I love the moment caught here. This young American bald eagle is showing off some serious fish...
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Beauty
March 12, 2016 -
I can't express how much fun it is to leave early in the morning with the hope of seeing, let alone photographing, these...
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Dramatic B&W Eagle
March 11, 2016 -
Today felt like a good day for a moody, yet brilliant black and white edit. The shadows add a little mood to the face of...
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Uh...You Have Something in Your Teeth
March 10, 2016 -
This bald eagle ended up with a few feathers in the beak...how embarrassing! The funky shadows on this bird on the right...
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On Mighty Wings of Eagles
March 09, 2016 -
On mighty wings of eagles indeed...such incredible, strong, resilient birds. They demand respect as they patrol American...
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American Bald Eagle: Fishing Pose
March 08, 2016 -
Here is a classic fishing pose as the bald eagle glides in for a fish it has spotted.
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American Bald Eagle: In Flight Profile
March 07, 2016 -
Here is a profile view of an eagle in flight...love when that eagle gives a dark-wing background for a side profile shot...
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American Bald Eagle: Freeing the Moment-2
March 06, 2016 -
Here is a unique image showing an American Bald Eagle fully laying out after snagging a fish. Check out the talons and w...
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American Bald Eagle on High
February 26, 2016 -
Nothing more magical than seeing a spectacular specimen like this American Bald Eagle soaring high in the Midwestern blu...
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Brilliant B&W Baldie
February 26, 2016 -
I really like this pose for the black and white with the wing offering a darker backdrop for the eagle's white head. Suc...
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The Screaming Eagle
February 24, 2016 -
I haven't used Photoshop much over the years, preferring to stick with Lightroom as my main editing software. It isn't t...
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Soaring In Golden Light
February 23, 2016 -
I love how this bald eagle reflects the golden sunlight separating it from the background of trees on the hills from the...
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A Force of Nature
February 22, 2016 -
The American Bald Eagle is certainly a force of nature yet one of the most beautiful creatures ever created. I simply lo...
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My Fish
February 21, 2016 -
I dare any other eagle to try and take this fish from this bird...not going to happen! Look how determined it is!
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Happy Eagle with its Catch
February 20, 2016 -
Check out this happy, soaring eagle with a prized fish ready to eat. It doesn't get much better than this for this bird.
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Beautiful Bird of Prey
February 19, 2016 -
Something so beautiful yet so efficient at catching and killing its prey...nature is incredible.
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Fish Won't Know What Hit Him
February 18, 2016 -
As fast as this eagle was going, there is no way a fish would stand a chance...such and incredible bird!
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The Magnificent Mississippi River Bald Eagle
February 17, 2016 -
This gorgeous adult bald eagle makes a pass along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.
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Young Eagle Get it Under Control
February 16, 2016 -
This young eagle, maybe a few years old, is still perfecting the art of the catch. You can see it looks a little clumsy...
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Keeping an Eye on the Prize
February 15, 2016 -
A remarkable and fun thing to observe is the way these large eagles are able to pivot their entire body and wings while...
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Standing on Water
February 14, 2016 -
A fraction of a second is what it takes to capture a moment like this with the eagle splashing down on a fish with its p...
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Artful Portrait of an Eagle
February 13, 2016 -
I love nature and I love art...every now and again the two collide resulting in an image that I fall in love with. I lov...
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A Stony Stare
February 12, 2016 -
Imagine this massive bird barreling down on you with wings fully extended (7 feet) and weighing in at around 10lbs with...
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Foggy Morning on the Mississippi
February 11, 2016 -
I usually like to get to the Mississippi River fairly early despite the poor lighting it offers early. The best lighting...
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Just a Fistful of Fish
February 10, 2016 -
Even finding this small fish will go a long way to helping this eagle sustain what it needs for survival. Every bit help...
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Eagle Gliding in Blue Skies
February 09, 2016 -
Oh to be able to glide like an eagle! The very symbol they represent is the feeling they must enjoy as they own the skie...
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Anglers of the Air
February 08, 2016 -
It is quite amazing how well built these bald eagles are at fishing. They are a true master angler of the air.
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Witness my Mighty Wings
February 07, 2016 -
The wings of the American Bald Eagle never cease to amaze me. I'm not sure if any image can fully capture how amazing th...
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A Part of Their World
February 02, 2016 -
It is an honor to be around these wild eagles as they soar, dive, and fish and allow us to observe and photograph their...
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Close Encounters
February 01, 2016 -
You should hear me as I'm trying to photograph an eagle that flies withing 30 feet of me...I start giggling like a schoo...
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Focused on Survival
January 31, 2016 -
The only thing on this eagle's mind is survival. They must continue to find and eat through the winter months to sustain...
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Powerful Eagle Wings
January 30, 2016 -
When I look at this image, I can't but think about how powerful eagle's wings must be. They aren't small birds but those...
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Diving Up Close
January 29, 2016 -
I'm blessed to be able to see a bald eagle diving this close but to be able to photograph it is just special.
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Glorious Sun-filled Day
January 24, 2016 -
Soaring, fishing, and basking in the sun along the Mississippi River on a -10 windchill day is a perfect day for an Amer...
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Fish Inspector
January 23, 2016 -
I love watching these eagles multi-task. Catching fish then flying off while either looking at their catch, eating it mi...
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Wind in the Feathers
January 22, 2016 -
This Bald Eagle is gliding along the banks of the Mississippi with target in sight. Notice how aerodynamic they are and...
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Fully Committed
January 21, 2016 -
I'm not sure a bird can be anymore stretched out and committed to catching that fish than this massive eagle is. With th...
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Falling in Style
January 20, 2016 -
As fast as an eagle elevates hundreds of feet in the air, they can drop even faster especially when they have locked ont...
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Locked in a Battle
January 19, 2016 -
One of my goals is to get a good talon-locked fight between two eagles. This male and juvenile bald eagle are in a fight...
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American Bald Eagle in Action
January 18, 2016 -
Wow, this adult bald eagle was close, possibly one of the closest successful images I've caught of a bald eagle in a fis...
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Quite the Fish
December 27, 2015 -
Here is another image from last February on the Mississippi River. I'm happy to have so many unedited images still from...
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A Thing of Beauty
December 21, 2015 -
Here is another image from last season (February to be exact). Seeing them fish sure is a thing of beauty to behold. The...
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An Eagle on the Mississippi
February 26, 2015 -
There are many sights to behold in this world and watching an eagle soaring out over the Mississippi during the winter m...
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Eagle with Impeccable Form
February 25, 2015 -
Eagles are incredible birds created perfectly to fly at great speeds, catch prey, and to, simply, inspire! Facebook
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