Comment from Envision
I like all that water dripping from this guy's feet as he takes off. His tail feathers are fanned nicely and I seeing the feathers in his wing.

 Comment Written 19-May-2019

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reply by the author on 20-May-2019

Thank you

Comment from Eric Middleton
Hey nice action shot there! Not super common to see a bald eagle where I live. Haha. Are they more common in Alaska? Really neat shot, perfect cropping and you left room in the direction he is flying. Just like the advice you gave me;-) Really cool shot!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you so much! Yes, Alaska has a good Bald Eagle population! They all,over Alaska , especially where there is fishing!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
WOW another virtual 6 star for this stop action shot - you live in a natural paradise,
excellent moment - I love his wing position showing the power he needs to lift up - the water dropping behind says it all
super camera settings , excellent camera technique - excellent framing, well reacted , well done

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so very much Regina! I am honored by your positive comments!

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 25-Apr-2019

xoxo

Comment from Bruceiorio
Great composition.
Good placement in the frame.
Good nature image of the eagle taking off.
Good sharp image.
Good depth of field.
Very good angle of view.
Good details and textures.
Great story telling image.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much Bruce! I appreciate your support!

Comment from supergold
a great stop action pat with this bald eagle lifting a wake of spray; really taking off? or rather missing a fish?
perfect framing with enough space in front and sharp details;

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much Fred, this Eagle was out on the sand at incoming tide,he is flying off because the water rose more then he liked.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a fine shot of the eagle taking off!. You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much , I appreciate your support!

Comment from GaliaG
good capture of the water spalsg created by the eagle taking off

nice focus, details and initial impact

I think the colors need to be a bit pop up

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much Galia!

Comment from blujdrawings
You have done so well to capture this dramatic moment his bird is taking off . Good detail and crisp colours that shine through. Wonderful work

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thank you so much Jay!

Comment from ArtistCharles
Was it really a take off or did he just miss his target meal? Nice clear action shot with good details. I would not want to tangle with those talons. Nice details in the shot. The water makes a good backdrop. Well seen.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thank you Charles, actually the Eagle was out on the sand as the tide was coming in, apparently the water got higher then he liked it, so off he went.

Comment from Kelly Grant 2
Pat, this is another great photo in your collection! Great lighting and composition! This is definitely a pleasure to view! Very nice work! Thank you so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thank you so much Kelly!