Alaska: new Bald eagle portraits.
Feb 20, 2012 14:59:17 #
Follow up to my previous topics "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits" and "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits encore".
Feb 20, 2012 15:18:41 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Fantastic.... Absolutly the best head shots I've seen yet...
Ivan, whats the story behind getting those shots ? Almost seems like they're posing for you...
Ivan, whats the story behind getting those shots ? Almost seems like they're posing for you...
Feb 20, 2012 15:25:31 #
Just fantastic, you capture the essence of this magnificent creature. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 20, 2012 15:26:59 #
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Feb 20, 2012 18:39:40 #
donrent wrote:
Fantastic.... Absolutly the best head shots I've seen yet...
Ivan, whats the story behind getting those shots ? Almost seems like they're posing for you...
Ivan, whats the story behind getting those shots ? Almost seems like they're posing for you...
Thank you Don. Oh yes, the story.... As a photographer I went thru several periods when I would concentrate on a certain subject.I had a mushroom period, birds in flight period etc. When I took these eagle portraits I was not after eagles but after gulls in flight with an unusual position of wings.In the harbor I would throw pieces of stale bread,then grab a camera and try to catch gulls on wing in odd positions.Maybe you saw some of the photos in my old topics.It was a beautiful but cold day with snow on the ground. Gulls of course make a lot of noise and suddenly several Bald eagles appeared out of nowhere to see what was going on.They were not interested in stale bread but they were hanging around to see if I had something more up their alley.This one was sitting on a pile of dirt and the cold made him to ruffle his head feathers.So I decided gulls would have to wait and went for this eagle. A distant island provided the dark background. Ivan.
Feb 20, 2012 19:32:56 #
I always look forward to your eagle shots. Have never been disappointed. Thanks for showing these wonderful birds.
Feb 20, 2012 20:08:52 #
wonderful shots..you never disappoint us..thanks for showing us your world once more
alaskan wrote:
Follow up to my previous topics "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits" and "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits encore".
Feb 21, 2012 08:03:43 #
Feb 21, 2012 09:07:12 #
Feb 21, 2012 09:48:34 #
Feb 21, 2012 14:28:39 #
alaskan wrote:
Follow up to my previous topics "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits" and "Alaska: Bald eagle portraits encore".
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Feb 21, 2012 16:43:23 #
As usual really nice Alaskan. The first portrait looks like our ex Pres. Andrew Jackson aka old hickory.
Feb 21, 2012 16:45:29 #
Feb 21, 2012 16:58:49 #
All of your work is simply incredible. The sharpness of the eagles and feathers is awesome. I have also seen the mushrooms so whatever period you are in you have photographic excellence to bring to the table. I cannot help but ask about the camera and lens you use because of the fantastic sharpness of the images and how the light just seems to be perfection in your shots
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