Cold Shoulder

thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
edited August 28, 2009 in Landscapes
Another wildlife/landscape hybrid...more than the eagle, the snow and textured branches really do it for me in this shot. Well...I guess the eagle doesn't hurt. :D

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  • rontront Registered Users Posts: 1,473 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    No, the Eagle does not hurt at all. Great picture Mahesh. I do like the composition very much. But the snow, way to early to be thinking about that!!

    Ron
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Man amazing job !!! mwink.gif
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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Mahesh,

    This is a spectacular image.

    The composition is very, very strong. The tones & detail couldn't get any better. And the snow adds an unexpected dimension to the image.

    Your images somehow just keep getting better and better thumb.gif

    I think your going to have a tough time topping this one...
    Randy
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Oh my...this is amazingly beautiful; one of the best eagle shots I have ever seen. It's all here, the feel of the temperature, the elements and the eagle. Was this taken in Alaska?
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  • CoryUTCoryUT Registered Users Posts: 367 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Your photos always impress, and this is no exception. Beautiful shot.
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    ront wrote:
    No, the Eagle does not hurt at all. Great picture Mahesh. I do like the composition very much. But the snow, way to early to be thinking about that!!

    Ron

    Thanks, Ron! It's never too early to be thinking about snow. :Drolleyes1.gif
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    Man amazing job !!! mwink.gif

    Thanks, Awais! Glad you liked it. :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    rwells wrote:
    Mahesh,

    This is a spectacular image.

    The composition is very, very strong. The tones & detail couldn't get any better. And the snow adds an unexpected dimension to the image.

    Your images somehow just keep getting better and better thumb.gif

    I think your going to have a tough time topping this one...

    Thank you for the thoughtful comments, Randy! Who knows...maybe I have a few more tricks up my sleeve for the future. :D

    I loved your recent post of the doorway, BTW...wow! thumb.gif
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Eia wrote:
    Oh my...this is amazingly beautiful; one of the best eagle shots I have ever seen. It's all here, the feel of the temperature, the elements and the eagle. Was this taken in Alaska?

    Thanks, Eia! Yes, this was in Alaska. We have eagles in WA, but nothing like AK! :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    CoryUT wrote:
    Your photos always impress, and this is no exception. Beautiful shot.

    Thank you, Cory, for the very kind words. I really appreciate them!
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • NyteNyte Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Wow!

    All the elements combined create a superb image.
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited August 27, 2009
    Hmm, I'm just thinking I better get my Katmai bear shots and post them before you do. rolleyes1.gif





    Just kidding. This ranks up as one of the most compelling eagle shots I've ever seen. bowdown.gif Was this in Homer?

    Cheers,
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,703 moderator
    edited August 27, 2009
    Nice soft light with the falling snow, and an eagle trying to keep warm

    Lovely!
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Nyte wrote:
    Wow!

    All the elements combined create a superb image.

    Thanks, Nyte! Appreciate the kind words! :D
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    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    kdog wrote:
    Hmm, I'm just thinking I better get my Katmai bear shots and post them before you do. rolleyes1.gif





    Just kidding. This ranks up as one of the most compelling eagle shots I've ever seen. bowdown.gif Was this in Homer?

    Cheers,
    -joel

    Thanks, Joel! I'd love to see your bears. This image was actually shot in Haines, not Homer. Homer is great in the summer months, I think.
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    pathfinder wrote:
    Nice soft light with the falling snow, and an eagle trying to keep warm

    Lovely!

    Thanks, pathfinder! I remember shooting this shot. I was thinking...he sure does look pretty cold! :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • Dave CleeDave Clee Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Uh.....not much of a wildlife guy...but wow this is a definite stunner !!

    Awesome work, the colors, snow, texture of the feathers and tree...

    Framing in part of the tree for me is why this photo stands out.

    Not sure it gets any better, as far as eagle shots go..

    Luv it..

    Dave
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  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Holy $!#@$!$!

    Another awesome photo that I had to comment on even though I'm supposed to be working. :D
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  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    It all comes together in a beautiful/spectacular photo.

    I continue to be amazed by all your postings!
  • RobbugRobbug Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    o.O WOW
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Dave Clee wrote:
    Uh.....not much of a wildlife guy...but wow this is a definite stunner !!

    Awesome work, the colors, snow, texture of the feathers and tree...

    Framing in part of the tree for me is why this photo stands out.

    Not sure it gets any better, as far as eagle shots go..

    Luv it..

    Dave

    Thanks, Dave! This image holds a special place in my heart. I'm so glad everyone likes it so far! :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    coscorrosa wrote:
    Holy $!#@$!$!

    Another awesome photo that I had to comment on even though I'm supposed to be working. :D

    Thanks, Ron! Ya, I'm suppose to be working too...it's good thing I set my own schedule. :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
    http://www.StarvingPhotographer.com
  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    rainbow wrote:
    It all comes together in a beautiful/spectacular photo.

    I continue to be amazed by all your postings!

    Thanks, Rainbow! I'll try not to disappoint you as continue to post more shots! :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    Robbug wrote:
    o.O WOW

    Thanks, Rob! Those few letter mean a lot! clap.gif
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • dseidmandseidman Registered Users Posts: 824 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    This is the best eagle shot I've ever seen. Excellent work, Mahesh!
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  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2009
    thapamd wrote:
    Thanks, Ron! Ya, I'm suppose to be working too...it's good thing I set my own schedule. :D

    No doubt! I forgot to ask - what lens/body did you use for this? Again, just an amazing photo, light is perfect, the snow... everything.
    Ron Coscorrosa

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  • rhondavidrhondavid Registered Users Posts: 433 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    I love Eagles!!! This one is magnificent. You can almost feel him shuttering in the cold. Perfect!!
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