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Photographer’s Note

A 4th of July posting, the uniform blue sky also tributes the uniforms of the Italian team in their victory today. The eagle is wild, this is not a from a zoo, I cropped and adjusted perspective, I will add the original version to workshop, also a version with the flag in focus, the timing was difficult as the beast kept turning his head and as I walked closer, just flew away. Bald eagles are plentiful and easy to photograph in Homer howerever, together with the US flag is more tricky. This is at Homer Spit in the early morning. I lost the info on which lens was used, this was probably a large zoom telephoto, one of the WS versions show a wider view.

tcht, peter1892, Jeppe, ChrisJ, danyy, tonyking, zeca has marked this note useful

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snuggleaphagus (4138) 2006-07-04 19:07

A beautiful patriotic contribution presented today. The eagle is simply dignified and the flag in the corner is pretty.

A simple but well balanced and timely contribution, I'm glad you convinced the eagle to pose so well.

peter1892 (3201) 2006-07-04 19:10

Good timing to get the Eagle into the shot with the flag as described. The colours & contrast here are excellent (the clear blue providing a perfect backdrop). And the crop works well.

A very appropriate posting for today (well it's actually july 5th here right now, but you know what I mean!).

lukie (0) 2006-07-04 19:33

Hello Tan,

remarcable picture, my friend. I think some Americans will like it. Good catch !

regards,

Luc.

Cormac (26447) 2006-07-04 22:41

I've actually been the the Homer Spit, but the only thing I remember is that it was wickedly windy. Nice combination, with the two elements combining to give this classic symbol of America. I'm very impressed with the detail visible in the eagle, especially those talons!

Jeppe (18623) 2006-07-05 3:45

Hi Tan
A fine contribution to the celebration of 4th of July.
I like the WS photos as well and the stories behind - better keep small dogs in safe distance :-)
Regards
Jeppe

Gerrit (35417) 2006-07-05 5:49

Hi Tan,
You got the symbols together and well positioned in the frame. I like the eagle turning his head. (looking back?, fear?)
Regards, Gerrit

ChrisJ (69430) 2006-07-05 6:27

Hi Tan

An appropriate upload for July 4th. I like the simplicity & strength of the composition.

rbcy1974 (20742) 2006-07-05 7:24

Hello Tan:
You were very lucky to see this two symbols meet at the same location, very well done, and I find the cropping works.
I am sad to say that however these symbols automatically evoque images of militarism in my head which is a shame.
Regards
Daniel

gilou530 (34657) 2006-07-05 10:47

hello tan
very good framing of eagle and the flag to the opposite angles, well done
thank
gilbert

delkoo (33894) 2006-07-05 12:30

hi tan
great shot , it takes your breath away, full of symbols of americans thinking.

with regerds
didier

carper (63968) 2006-07-05 13:12

hello tan,
it is a wonderfal capture, you had both in focus, but you must have some luck too I think. Anyway good job.
gr. jaap

danyy (67882) 2006-07-05 13:45

Hello Tan,
elle déborde d'opportunisme cette photo.
Et oui, hautement symbolique, les deux symboles de cette puissante nation, une des plus jeunes du monde en plus mais qui a bien profité du vécu de ceux qui l'ont 'créée'.
Dommage que la sagesse des indiens ne soit pas plus présente dans la culture américaine.
Du superbes couleurs et un cadrage parfait.
Amitié de Belgique.
Daniel.

rhizomes (15325) 2006-07-05 14:10

Hi Tan,
Very nice picture !! Great sharpness and the blurry flag on the top right...
Nice placement of the elements on this picture !
Christophe

tcht (7280) 2006-07-06 5:01

Hi Tan,
Very nice symbolism here + clevel compo ;) The crop is quite good and nice decisive capture + control of DOF. Good job!
CheukHin

tonyking (1599) 2006-07-06 7:15

Hi Tan,
As far as symbolism goes, you couldn't get anything stronger than this image and your associated workshops. You could have posted any of these images as the original: they're all good.
This image is beautifully composed and it's wonderful how you've been able to capture both the eagle and the flag in such close proximity. The colours, particularly the incredibly blue sky, are fantastic and the detail is stunning. It's impossible to find any fault with this photo. Also, the note for this (and the workshop images) is really good.
Excellent work and an perfectly chosen time to post it.

Hugs,
Tony

rajhema (1863) 2006-07-07 14:20

Very thoughtful picture Tan. I just got back from a vacation in Alaska. Great place to be and strange as well. Good positioning of the subjects here.

Rajesh

zeca (20024) 2006-07-08 0:25

Hey Tan! Lucky you to have this two american symbols together in the same framing! Well done capture! Excelent colours! It´s a pity the eagle looks back...
Regards,
Zeca

daddo (11263) 2006-07-14 21:48

Interesting shot Tan Yilmaz. The gods were smiling on you on that day, as they say. I like the composition and cropping the top was a good decision as this way its better balanced. Many of the critiques mention symbols, i wonder whom or what does the little, unleashed dog that you mentioned represent? Cheers, Klaudio

binita (464) 2006-08-29 5:18

this picture speaks a lot by itself. good shot.

jafadabret (38881) 2006-08-30 13:20

Tan, c'est la bonne photo avec le bon cadrage que tu as fait là. C'est une photo qui devrait ravir tous les Américains avec ces deux symboles. La lumière et les couleurs sont superbes. Beau travail !
Jacques

verde (957) 2006-11-21 14:45

I am amazed that this is not in a zoo, but I guess in alaska the eagles are more abundant.

you are indeed right to title this as "symbols". this could be on a coin or something.

well done
b