Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 29 July 2007 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
This is another Raptor from the Raptor Project show at the fair. This is a Golden Eagle that had actually been rescued after it had been found lying near death from having been electrocuted on power lines days prior. It was badly burned and is blind in one eye. It's a most impressive bird. Golden Eagles have talons that grow larger than a bears claws and they are so powerful that they exert a staggering 2000 yes 2000 LBS of crushing PSI.
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Magnificent creature. Very sharp and nice image.
29 Jul 2007 7:01am
@adalove: Thanks.
Tiene que subir la adrenalina tener un animal tan impresionante tan cerca de la cara. Que buen rendimiento te da esta cámara a 800 ISO y sin nada de ruido.
29 Jul 2007 2:28pm
@Julio Pulido: Thanks. This camera is pretty good at high ISO under most of the conditions I shoot even at ISO 3200 I can get a decent usable shot.
I wouldn't like to be that close.
29 Jul 2007 3:42pm
@jasp: Thanks. I know what you mean. He was a huge bird and his talons and beak were scary, but he was calm and gentle.
I love that the ranger and the bird have almost the same expression on their faces!
29 Jul 2007 8:21pm
@April: Thanks...I noticed that too. The ranger was pretty amusing as well.
Lovely candid here Laurie, very crisp and sharp. Very well done.
30 Jul 2007 12:42am
@Rahul: Thanks. I came to the show late and had to shoot over the heads of the spectators, I was pretty happy how this one came out. I did have to crop the tops of some heads from the bottom of the photo.
Nice candid shot!
30 Jul 2007 1:15am
@Stunner: Thanks.
Very nice shot, great work.
30 Jul 2007 1:57am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks.
I love these birds! Great shot!
30 Jul 2007 2:47am
@Craiger: Me too...Thanks.
Glorious. Some images just instantly make me smile and this is one of them. :)
30 Jul 2007 4:16am
@badala: Thanks. I'm glad to have given you something to smile about.
Incredible bird and incredible shot!
30 Jul 2007 8:21am
@Jen: Thanks.
What a majestic animal, and 2000 lbs of crushing psi that is incredible!!!
30 Jul 2007 9:58am
@Dawn Sutherland: Thanks...I kept thinking about the guys arm. I'm glad the Eagle didn't decide to demonstrate it's strength.
How wonderful that this bird was rescued and is recovering.
Humanity, when not encumbered by so much PC-ness that nothing constructive can be done, still manages occasionally to perform wonderful acts of compassion on behalf of nature. Such as preserving the life of this one eagle.
Thank you for posting this important and beautiful image today!
30 Jul 2007 10:59am
@Viewfinder: Thanks...It is wonderful.
I bet that bird has some big wing span! Cool shot! :)
30 Jul 2007 5:52pm
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks. Yes he did but I didn't get a great shot of it with the people who were in front of me. I had to shoot over heads.
wonderful capture - love how both the stare of their eyes seem to mirror each other... :)
30 Jul 2007 10:45pm
@kairospix: Yes they do. Thanks.
really skilfully taken and excellent narrative. thanks for sharing!
31 Jul 2007 7:28am
@Rebecca: Thanks. I was very happy to share this.
Very cool and I like that the handler has a Nikon patch on his uniform
31 Jul 2007 12:41pm
@Tuttle: Thanks. I noticed that right away too. Nikon was plastered all over the tent. I think they are the sponsor. :)
Nice photojournalistic shot. The eagle looks like he is adoringly looking at the trainer. I know its because of his blind eye but it makes a good shot.
31 Jul 2007 12:48pm
@photowannabe: Thanks. Yes the poor guy lost his sight from the accident. Luckily I got his best side.
The bid seems very interested by the speach!
31 Jul 2007 2:14pm
@Still: Thanks. He was very comfortable with his handler. He seemed genuinely fond of him.
Really love the crook to his head.. very curious bird, eh?!! We don't get too many goldens coming through here. But I have been very fortunate a couple times to see them.
31 Jul 2007 2:24pm
@amy: Thanks. I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild. They are gorgeous and powerful.
Wow!What a shot!Awesome timing!Very well done!
31 Jul 2007 6:56pm
@Shahab: Thanks.
That bird has a 'tude"! :) (And you caught it just fine.)
1 Aug 2007 12:04am
@MontereyJohn: Thanks.
What a bird.... great shot !
1 Aug 2007 2:00am
Amazing bird! It is so beautiful!
1 Aug 2007 2:44pm
@Celialee: Thanks.
What a great shot. I love the Golden Eagle, and have long thought that this mighty, strong, and tenacious bird should have been our national symbol instead of the Bald Eagle.
1 Aug 2007 5:46pm
@John: Thanks. After seeing one up close, I have to say I agree.
Great shot! This eagle is so noble...! Very well done Laurie!
2 Aug 2007 4:14am
@Tim: Thanks.
Magnificent bird and great shot!
7 Aug 2007 5:13pm
@Dave Mac: Thanks.
It's really nice.
20 Aug 2007 12:52am
@mohammad Rezad: Thanks.
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