The Launch by garnite
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I usually post just the way they come out of the camera, with maybe a little cropping, but naught else. I liked this one too much to not put it up though. I took it in a rain storm just before dark, so had to play with the brightness and contrast to show the detail in the eagle. In doing so, I lost a flat grey sky, but liked the trade. This is just as he leaps into the air. The feathers on the wingtips are curled up from the force of the first downstroke, and he has jumped into the air as he does it. In two more wing beats he was 20 feet away. The power and beauty of these birds never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for looking , comments welcome.

Comments (14)
How Majestic is this!!! A Powerful Predator indeedy:}
This is truly a grand capture of a magnificent bird! The delightful thoughts you've added make it a very special composition! Well done! Oh..nice pole Garn! :)
Indeed the power and beauty of these birds never ceases to amaze me too... and so do your fabulous shots, Jim! You always show nature in your wonderful style and I like your words you add to your images. hugz
such majestic grace & beauty... terrific capture, makes my heart soar... :]
A stunning image, one of your best action shots. Just excellent vote
beautiful majestic picture.!!!!!!!!! :O) !!!!!!!
Took the words right out of my mouth.....A very majestic symbol of freedom!!! :) Excellent shot Jim!!!
if we weren't the same age basically, i'd ask you to adopt me. that way i could point to this picture and say "Dad took this!". :-) superb shot my friend. VOTE
Excellent! When I was stationed up in Adak,Alaska I saw enough eagles to last me a lifetime. During the salmon run fishermen were on one bank of the river and eagles on the other. In the bay sea otters feasted on the ones that didn't make it.
Another great one! Can't say any more ..
Truely a beautiful bird....
Jim you never cease to amaze me with your shots! How precious is this one? I am green with envy here! ;)
They are majestic and your words always add the right tone...
cool shot, but are u sure this should be under anime?