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by Paul Stuckless
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07-AUG-2004 Paul Stuckless

Bald Eagle*
by Paul Stuckless

Cambridge, ON, Canada


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Guest 23-Aug-2004 14:53
Nice shot Paul. Straps are called "jesses" used to secure the bird and avoid damage to wings and feathers. Usually made out of kangaroo as it is stronger and lighter than cowhide.

Cheers

Col
Guest 16-Aug-2004 00:36
Thank you Roberta and Karthik for your comments. I knew when I went out there that I would kick myself for not bringing my 70-200L f4 lens with me. It would have helped to blur out the background more and I wouldn't have had to crop so much. Coming from his legs are the straps that the trainer uses to hold on to the eagle when it is perched on his hand. =Paul
Karthik Murugesan14-Aug-2004 03:24
Paul: Well timed shot. I agree with Roberta on the background blur. What is he carrying anyway? - Karthik.
Canon DSLR Challenge14-Aug-2004 00:08
Paul,
Good capture. Would be even nicer with more background blur to tone down the fence but still very nice. Roberta