Photographer’s Note
This is one of two bald eagles residing at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bald eagle is the an endangered species and is also the national bird of the United States.
Pittsburgh is fortunate to have the National Aviary, as pointed out by Wikipedia:
"The National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is America's only independent indoor nonprofit aviary. It is also America's largest aviary, and the only accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress.The Aviary is home to 600+ birds of more than 200 species, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. This is one of the most diverse collections in North America (exceeding, for example, the esteemed National Zoo in DC, and Niagara Falls Aviary).
As a result, the Aviary has many species that are rarely found in other zoos or aviaries, for example: the Bare-necked Fruitcrows, Paradise Tanagers, White-tailed Trogon, Scarlet-headed Blackbird, Yellow-throated Laughing Thrush, Blue-winged Mountain Tanager, Pompadour Cotinga, Blue-necked Tanager, and Lesser Green Broadbill."
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gentedilivello
(1859) 2009-03-15 11:15
Hi Sandy,
this is an american view!! :-)
Great catch, the details of the eagle body are perfect.
Regards.
Gabriele.
cyim
(481) 2009-03-15 11:40
Powerful image!
You captured the dominating character of this predator very well!
Lighting was perfect, you managed to place the subject against a dark background making it stand out very nicely.
Isa-M
(4026) 2009-03-15 11:59
Hi Sandy...
very good photo ! Great bird pose...excellent :)) !
Isabela
parbo
(10968) 2009-03-15 13:45
Hello Sandy,
Fantastic capture of US symbol in perfect sharpness and natural colors. Wonderful shallow focus due to your lens created nice background. I liked also your exact timing for capturing great expression. Congratulations. Have a nice new week.
Friendly Regards,
Ertugrul
AROBN54
(10735) 2009-03-16 8:05
Brilliant shot, Sandy.
The detail is extraordinary. Perfect light and contrast, lovely natural color and just awesome detail. Excellent bokeh, too, to make the bird stand out so beautifully. Well done! Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly
LAPIAZ
(1574) 2009-03-18 4:56
Hello !
Alla is in the title !!! A majestuous and impressive position well captured.
Best regards,
Anna
Photo Information
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Copyright: Sandy Garfinkel (messenger1)
(1029) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-03-14
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Canon EOS 50D, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
- Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-15 11:13








