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p.1 #1 · In captivity

Oct 27, 2009 at 11:11 PM

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p.1 #2 · In captivity

Good comp.
Love the intense stare.
Why is that he is caged, but I feel intimidated?

Scott

Oct 27, 2009 at 11:46 PM

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p.1 #3 · In captivity

Digging the shadows and the imagery of this one lazlo, esp with the cage over the bird's face. Such a majestic creature being caged in is some strong symbolism.

However the image seems too center-oriented. I would crop off the right some.

Eric

Oct 27, 2009 at 11:49 PM

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p.1 #4 · In captivity

Nice one Lazlo. I agree with Scott that stare is intense and austere. The eye is perfectly sharp and it really makes it for me. He looks like he would rather be eating fish in some cold, far off place.

J.R.

Oct 27, 2009 at 11:50 PM

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p.1 #5 · In captivity

Dead-on eye sharpness and focus, with your always-fantastic processing.
The shadow does make for a new and interesting take on this subject.
-Tim

Oct 28, 2009 at 01:49 AM

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p.1 #6 · In captivity

To paraphrase William Blake..."An eagle in a cage puts all heaven in a rage".

Oct 28, 2009 at 01:49 AM

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p.1 #7 · In captivity

Wonderful clarity on the eye. Its such a pity these birds are caged but if they weren't most of us would never get to see them,so thanks Lazlo for such a wonderful image.

Cheers Ray

Oct 28, 2009 at 08:26 AM

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p.1 #8 · In captivity

Stunning detail and the shadows are perfect, nice capture sir.

Oct 28, 2009 at 09:45 AM

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p.1 #9 · In captivity

Cruel.

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Oct 28, 2009 at 10:39 AM

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p.1 #10 · In captivity

Thank you all for the comments.
Yes, it is sad to see such a majestic bird in captivity, but in this case the bird couldn't have survived in the wild.
The Sharon Audubon, in Sharon CT, takes in animals that have been injured for one reason or other. This Bold Eagle is just one of them.

Eric, I have tried the off center composition as well, but it didn't work

Oct 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM

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p.1 #11 · In captivity

Lazlo, A beautiful bald eagle. Hopefully one day he will recover and be released back into the wild.

Y

Oct 28, 2009 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #12 · In captivity

Excellent photograph, Lazlo.
I like every element about it except (possibly) one, which was probably a judgment call by you anyhow- so my opinion is on the low-side of $.02

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It's this: The adult American bald eagle has a very white head, neck and tail. Might this rendition be improved by bringing out the white a bit more?
And thanks for explaining to us why the bird was in a cage. There are a fair number of caring souls who take in animals and birds that have been injured, or grew too big for their idiot original owners who thought it would be fun to have an ocelot for a pet, etc., etc. If one of these "care-facilities" is nearby, it can be a great place to do some photography, and donations really help to pay the food and maintenance costs.
Charlie

Oct 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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p.1 #13 · In captivity

Not just good, but a great image.

Peace,

Todd

Oct 28, 2009 at 05:08 PM

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p.1 #14 · In captivity

TripleYYY wrote:
Lazlo, A beautiful bald eagle. Hopefully one day he will recover and be released back into the wild.

Y
Thanks

Oct 28, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #15 · In captivity

Charlie Shugart wrote:
Excellent photograph, Lazlo.
I like every element about it except (possibly) one, which was probably a judgment call by you anyhow- so my opinion is on the low-side of $.02

Oct 28, 2009 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #16 · In captivity

Todd Warnke wrote:
Not just good, but a great image.

Peace,

Todd
Thank you Todd

Oct 28, 2009 at 08:19 PM

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p.1 #17 · In captivity

Beautiful crisp details, yet soft and dark enough to give it an intense mood. Excellent.

John

Oct 30, 2009 at 05:33 AM

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p.1 #18 · In captivity

Yet another beautiful capture (pun intended) Lazlo, my friend! The sharpness of the bird's eye and the exquisite detail visible in the feathers is fantastic! Bravo!

Warm regards,

Endre

Oct 30, 2009 at 07:58 AM

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p.1 #19 · In captivity

Great shot!

Oct 30, 2009 at 08:55 AM

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p.1 #20 · In captivity

well done

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:34 PM

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