January 9, 2011 by Kala

The Eagle has Landed

100mm 2.8 macro shot wide open

188 thoughts on “The Eagle has Landed”

Christopher | January 9, 2011 at 9:54 pm

What a capture–I’m so jealous!! Fantastic Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:50 pm
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Colleen | January 9, 2011 at 9:57 pm

Oh, my goodness! That’s just incredible!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:50 pm
  
  Thanks Colleen!
  
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Annelie | January 9, 2011 at 10:13 pm

Excellent image!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:50 pm
  
  Thanks Annelie!
  
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Evelyn | January 9, 2011 at 10:29 pm

gorgeous. beautiful shot kala.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn.
  
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mARTy | January 9, 2011 at 10:56 pm

It´s a great shot, love the open wings of the bird, thanks for your visits 😉
have a nice week

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thanks Marty
  
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Ginnie | January 9, 2011 at 11:50 pm

What a perfect title for this luscious image, Kala.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thank you Ginnie.
  
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Visioplanet Photography | January 10, 2011 at 12:03 am

Nice silhouette.. And even if I’m seeing your blog after so many days, it’s still legen – wait for it – dary! 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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bhupesh | January 10, 2011 at 12:04 am

great shot!!
Thats what we say
To be in right place at right time (and in a right angle)

🙂 Superb

Bhupesh

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:52 pm
  
  Cheers Bhupesh and thank you!
  
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Belbe | January 10, 2011 at 12:18 am

great Eagle capture !
Bien à toi !

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:52 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard!
  
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Monique | January 10, 2011 at 12:21 am

Beautiful! As if the eagle is also trying to catch the sun!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:52 pm
  
  It’s the moon, but thank you!
  
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Quilly | January 10, 2011 at 12:49 am

Amazing shot — and I hope everyone biggies it. It truly is spectacular.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:52 pm
  
  Thanks Quilly!
  
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Dave | January 10, 2011 at 1:19 am

perfect timing & nice composition, all in all a job well done 😉

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thanks Dave
  
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D. K. Sutton | January 10, 2011 at 1:32 am

Different and interesting color. Love the boldness of the tree branches. And wow, the eagle coming in for a landing! Nice capture!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thanks much!
  
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frankdejol | January 10, 2011 at 1:33 am

Mysterious and fantastic.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thank you
  
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fabrizio | January 10, 2011 at 1:35 am

fascinating balance between light and shadows

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio.
  
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nazzareno | January 10, 2011 at 2:05 am

What a perfect shot!!! Wonderful composition and magnificent detail.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:53 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno!
  
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Paloma Chaffinch | January 10, 2011 at 2:19 am

Brilliant shot. Very moody.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks Paloma.
  
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Samson | January 10, 2011 at 2:38 am

Great shot Kala, just perfect

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks Samson.
  
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Serline | January 10, 2011 at 2:58 am

Ahhh, the “perfect perch” 😉 Great shot!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thanks Serline!
  
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A Year In My Garden | January 10, 2011 at 3:13 am

That’s a good capture. Did you wait for it or did it just arrive ?

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thank you and the answer is a bit of both actually.
  
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foto-rolero54 | January 10, 2011 at 3:33 am

Great shot Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks Roland!
  
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Olivier Jules | January 10, 2011 at 3:40 am

amazing shot! I love it

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks Olivier!
  
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Jane | January 10, 2011 at 4:09 am

Lovely shot and composition and I like the lime green tone too, thanks for sharing:)

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks Jane!
  
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Cathy | January 10, 2011 at 5:20 am

Wonderful!!!!! I am in awe!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks Cathy!
  
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Martina Egli | January 10, 2011 at 5:22 am

Wow – that’s a marvellous shot, perfect timing and composition! I love your processing too, the green tones are just beautiful.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thanks Martina.
  
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truels | January 10, 2011 at 5:52 am

Great shot and composition, Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thanks Truels.
  
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Journey Photographic | January 10, 2011 at 6:05 am

Great shot. I love the placement of the moon near the bird, it draws our eye in to the central subject.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
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Amanda | January 10, 2011 at 6:41 am

WOW! Love how the eagle and tree are next to each other!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
  
  Thanks Amanda!
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | January 10, 2011 at 6:49 am

Ombres chinoises et couleur splendide!
Bonne semaine Kala…

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
  
  Merci!
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | January 10, 2011 at 7:08 am

Kala, you have a very artistic pair of eyes, and they shows in your photos. This one particularly leaves me gasping for air! Beautiful..

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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mariana | January 10, 2011 at 7:34 am

lovely , elegant compo 😉

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thank you Mariana.
  
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Calusarus | January 10, 2011 at 7:44 am

Cheers for this one !

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks Calusarus!
  
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Birgitta | January 10, 2011 at 8:23 am

Wonderful work!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
  
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lisa | January 10, 2011 at 8:45 am

Perfect moment, perfect shot.
Love the gorgeous greens in this one Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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jpla | January 10, 2011 at 9:03 am

Bravo : c’est très beau ! Je te souhaite une agréable soirée
JP

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
  
  Cheers JP!
  
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Yoshi | January 10, 2011 at 9:38 am

Thanks for commenting on my blog!
What a great capture and the composition of the image! Stunning.
Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.
Yoshi

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks Yoshi!
  
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Hanne | January 10, 2011 at 9:48 am

Stunning, absolutely stunning!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks Hanne!
  
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dutchbaby | January 10, 2011 at 10:17 am

Fantastic! I think this is my favorite image of yours!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks DB!
  
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george | January 10, 2011 at 10:29 am

Graphic and dramatic – I love it.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks George.
  
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justine | January 10, 2011 at 10:35 am

wow that is beautiful, wow wow!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks Justine.
  
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Charlene | January 10, 2011 at 11:02 am

Wow, soft and wonderful!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene.
  
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Dances Of Dreams | January 10, 2011 at 11:13 am

This is gorgeous and magical, Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:01 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Deb | January 10, 2011 at 11:30 am

Ah, I am envious. I love taking pictures of the moon ~ without much success. I love everything about this shot. Marvelous Moon Macro !

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:01 pm
  
  Thanks Deb !
  
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Richard Geven | January 10, 2011 at 11:33 am

Perfect title and amazing shot Kala…….. you captured a superb moment in a wonderful mood!!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:01 pm
  
  Thanks Richard!
  
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Maximillian R. | January 10, 2011 at 11:51 am

Very nice, and great title. 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:01 pm
  
  Thank you Maximillian.
  
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yiannis krikis | January 10, 2011 at 11:59 am

grear sikhouette and light balance

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:02 pm
  
  Thanks Yiannis
  
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Lisa's Chaos | January 10, 2011 at 12:03 pm

I absolutely love the sky color! The branch silhouette is so lovely against it. I see the eagle, wings spread wide. 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:02 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa 🙂
  
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Elisabeth | January 10, 2011 at 12:14 pm

Beautifu photo with a great silhoutte!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:07 pm
  
  Thanks Elisabeth
  
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Krunal | January 10, 2011 at 12:27 pm

superb

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks Krunal.
  
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Steve | January 10, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Another fabulous image! I like the graphic created by the branches. The eagle is a very cool bonus.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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dona | January 10, 2011 at 12:50 pm

What a nice blog and amazing pics! I’m going to follow you! 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by Dona, I appreciated the visit and comment.
  
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Luiza | January 10, 2011 at 1:21 pm

You lucky Girl! We don´t have them:-|
Looks very cool.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:08 pm
  
  Cheers Luiza!
  
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Maia | January 10, 2011 at 1:42 pm

You have so many magical elements in this picture, an eagle in the night on full moon. Beautiful!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm
  
  Thanks Maia!
  
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Joni | January 10, 2011 at 1:56 pm

such a lovely shot!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm
  
  Thanks Joni!
  
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Wandering Thought | January 10, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Incredibly beautiful photo, and the lighting is fantastic..

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Kim, usa | January 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm

Amazing I love it!!
Macro Monday

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm
  
  Thanks Kim.
  
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Wayne | January 10, 2011 at 4:03 pm

I like the skeletal silhouette!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm
  
  Thanks Wayne.
  
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liz | January 10, 2011 at 4:37 pm

stunning as always. Thanks for all your kind words to my photos. I am a new photographer but am loving it.

I would love to get as many commebts as you gosh each time there are tons of comments for you way to go. And you do not even do any challenges. Love it.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:11 pm
  
  Thanks Liz.
  
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Rosie@leavesnbloom | January 10, 2011 at 4:38 pm

Love the softness and the colour of the sky and it’s such an interesting photo to look at too. Not to mention that eagle – that’s awesome Kala 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm
  
  Thanks Rosie!
  
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Inger-M | January 10, 2011 at 5:17 pm

A beautiful photo, branches reaching for the moon!

Thanks for your visit and comment on my blog 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm
  
  You’re welcome and thanks for the visit & comment here!
  
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Doug Hickok | January 10, 2011 at 6:05 pm

This is a striking composition! A lasting image too. I’m still thinking about it.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm
  
  Glad you like it Doug.
  
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Krista | January 10, 2011 at 6:09 pm

This is incredible! I love the eerie feel of the tree.

Thanks for all your wonderful feedback. I can’t wait to see what you can do with film.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thanks Krista!
  
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Steven | January 10, 2011 at 7:12 pm

A great capture that is beautifully composed with the eagle and its outstretched wings next to the sun. Great silhouette of the tree’s branches as well.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thanks Steven.
  
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life ramblings | January 10, 2011 at 7:31 pm

this is truly exquisite Kala. love it.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thank you .
  
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joey | January 10, 2011 at 7:39 pm

Now that capture is awesome, Kala!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thanks Joey!
  
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Michael Rawluk | January 10, 2011 at 8:33 pm

That is very cool. Even better when viewed in the large version.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:14 pm
  
  Thanks Michael!
  
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Peter | January 10, 2011 at 11:53 pm

What can i say that has not been said in the previous 66 comments Kala….. you have captured my heart with this photo of the Eagle and his/hers surroundings…..well done my friend….peter:D

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:14 pm
  
  Thanks so much Peter!
  
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Sarito | January 11, 2011 at 3:01 am

I am in love with this image.. simply superb 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:15 pm
  
  Thanks Sarito!
  
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chuck | January 11, 2011 at 6:46 am

What an awesome capture! Your variety of images from flower macros to landscapes always has me coming back for your next posting! You’re the Best!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:15 pm
  
  Thank you Chuck!
  
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London Caller | January 11, 2011 at 6:58 am

Wow! I simply cannot believe this.
Perfect timing!
If I didn’t click the photo to enlarge it, the eagle just looks like two dead leaves… 😉

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Glad you clicked!
  
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rebecca | January 11, 2011 at 7:05 am

W.O.W.! That is a perfect shot. the kinds I dream of capturing. Nice job.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca!
  
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Sarah | January 11, 2011 at 11:42 am

Gorgeous photo!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Thanks Sarah!
  
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yz | January 11, 2011 at 12:21 pm

amazing photo

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Thanks yz
  
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Charlene | January 11, 2011 at 12:26 pm

Stunning image! I really like the composition and color you used for the sky.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Thank you Charlen.
  
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Kathleen | January 11, 2011 at 12:59 pm

omg, and I thought you said you didn’t have any good bird photos! So not true. This is magnificent. It kind of seems “Halloweeny” too although eagles are not your normal Halloween bird.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:17 pm
  
  Glad you like it Kathleen.
  
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Robin | January 11, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Very cool!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:17 pm
  
  Thanks Robin!
  
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Jill | January 11, 2011 at 4:24 pm

well hot diggity! that’s just cool!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:17 pm
  
  Thanks Jill!
  
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Blessing Reflections | January 11, 2011 at 5:27 pm

Gorgeous lighting and very artistic..

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:17 pm
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Kiki | January 11, 2011 at 8:05 pm

Fab-U-LOUS! Mega beautiful and so captivating..seems magical and surreal..wonderful!

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:18 pm
  
  Thanks Kiki!
  
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Fokkio | January 12, 2011 at 8:52 am

Fantastic!
A macro from a distance? I wouldn’t have thought the photo would become this beautiful that way.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:18 pm
  
  Thanks Fokkio!
  
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Tricia | January 12, 2011 at 10:53 am

That’s so awesome… perfect timing!!! =)

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
  
  Thanks Tricia!
  
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DomLortha | January 12, 2011 at 11:21 am

Just incredible! Branches like hands and arms catching the eagle. Wonderful tone for the sky.
have a nice day.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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mcralf | January 12, 2011 at 3:08 pm

Woooooowwww! This is a really great shot – and a subtle processing. I love the mood of this picture .

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
  
  Thanks Mcralf
  
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Camilla "Lillagul" | January 12, 2011 at 3:42 pm

LOVELY picture 🙂

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 8:19 pm
  
  Thanks Camilla!
  
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Nicole | January 13, 2011 at 1:39 am

This is another totally gorgeous shot of yours!
(And the older ones and the next one you posted).
My brain just doesn’t find any word to describe the ‘wow’ effect properly :)!

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:26 pm
  
  Thanks Nicole! 🙂
  
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Conny | January 13, 2011 at 1:11 pm

A great shot!

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:26 pm
  
  Thanks Conny!
  
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Katie L. | January 13, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Wow, that is awesome!!

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:26 pm
  
  Thank you Katie!
  
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kyungmee | January 13, 2011 at 1:54 pm

That is very cool image!

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:27 pm
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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carla | January 14, 2011 at 12:38 pm

breathtaking.. what an incredible image. Carla

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:27 pm
  
  Thanks Carla
  
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Piyush Garyali | January 15, 2011 at 7:02 am

.. of course it has! Wonderful shot Kala. What intensity!!

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:27 pm
  
  Glad you like it Piyush.
  
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Mona Sweden | January 15, 2011 at 7:46 pm

Love it!!!!! The simplicity of the colors are amazing. It’s a magical, mystical world.

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- Kala | January 16, 2011 at 7:28 pm
  
  Thanks Mona!
  
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Victoria | January 17, 2011 at 6:25 am

Marvelous… Just spectacular… moon, bare tree, eagle, horizon silhouettes… magical, mysterious!

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- Kala | January 17, 2011 at 4:02 pm
  
  Thank you Victoria!
  
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Michelle | January 24, 2011 at 11:05 am

Outstanding silhouette capture Kala!

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- Kala | January 24, 2011 at 11:51 am
  
  Thanks Michelle!
  
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Pavan Kaul | January 28, 2011 at 11:20 pm

A lovely composition Kala! The mood and tones are awesome!!

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- Kala | January 31, 2011 at 10:47 am
  
  Thanks Pavan
  
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