Eagle Eye

This Steller's Sea Eagle is one of my favorite birds to photograph at the National Aviary! Its rich, dark plumage; vibrant, yellow-orange bill; and intense gaze have drawn me over to its exhibit time and time again. This morning was no exception!

There are some challenges to photographing this magnificent eagle, such as reflections on its glass enclosure and the stark contrast between its dark and light feathers (especially when the sun is shining brightly on that white forehead). The challenges turn each photo shoot into a great learning experience and make capturing a pretty image all the more exciting!

I like viewing this image best on the black background.

[Lynne Hart]

This is an awesome shot, love the detail and the focus. Welcome to 365 and hope you enjoy the ride, it is a fantastic thing to do and everyone is so friendly.

[Janet B.]

@lhart Thank you, Lynne, for your kind comment, the welcome, and the follow...much appreciated! Yes, everyone here at 365 is so very friendly and helpful! I've already learned some things, and I'm looking forward to learning and practicing even more! :-)

[Julie Duncan]

Looks very regal! Great focus on the eye! :)

[Jane Anderson]

I'm sure you know a better way to shoot through glass than I do, but here's what I do (almost embarrassed to say). I put the end of the lens right on the glass! This is a beautiful eagle indeed!

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely capture!

[Islandgirl]

Awesome detail!

[john graham]

what a fabulous bird....fantastic shot Janet...

[Janet B.]

@juliedduncan Thank you, Julie! :-)

[Janet B.]

@cejaanderson Thank you for your comment and your tip! :-)

[Janet B.]

@photographycrazy Thanks so much!

[Janet B.]

@radiogirl Thank you! :-)

[Janet B.]

@tellefella Thank you kindly, John!

[Janet B.]

@cassiadawn Thank you for the fav!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Wonderful shot-quite powerful! A fav for me!

[Janet B.]

@olivetreeann Thank you for your kind comment and fav, Ann!

[Dawn Swingle]

Gorgeous! Welcome to 365!

[Anja]

Beautiful sharp shot!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Fantastic shot. Such detail. Welcome to 365 and congrats for getting to the popular page. Fav

[Jill Hempsall]

Awesome shot Janet - and even better if it was taken through glass. Such great detail. Welcome to 365, hope you enjoy it. And congrats on getting onto the Popular Page!

[Miley]

Amazing clarity

[Janet B.]

@rangerxenos Thank you, Dawn, for the kind comment and the fav!

[Janet B.]

@visionworker Thank you so much for the fav and follow!

[Janet B.]

@stiggle Thank you kindly, Anja!

[Janet B.]

@shepherdmanswife Thank you so very much for the kind comments, the welcome, and the fav! :-)

[Janet B.]

@jillhempsall Thank you for your kindness, Jill! It was indeed taken through glass. I really love photographing these magnificent birds...I could stand at that exhibit all day long...they are so beautiful! :-)

[Janet B.]

@jillhempsall P.S. Thank you for the follow! :-)

[Janet B.]

@miley89 Thank you very much, Miley!

[Diane]

Wow! Simply an amazing capture of a magnificent bird!

[Margaret Brown]

Excellent focus and POV-fav

[Elizabeth]

His eagle eye has me spellbound in his gaze! Fav!

[lisa]

amazing bird and shot.

[Lady in red(Denise)]

Superb

[Graham Thresher]

A magnificent shot. Fav and now following.

[Lee]

Magnificent shot. Fav

[Dinah Pinkston]

Awesome close-up of a fabulous bird ...I love this composition!

[Caroline]

Absolutely stunning!!! Well done.

[Janet B.]

@dianen Thank you so much for your kind words and for the fav!

[Janet B.]

@craftymeg Thank you, Margaret, for the kind comment and the fav!

[Janet B.]

@redy4et Elizabeth, I felt that way, too. I absolutely love the Steller's Sea Eagles. Thank you so much for your kind comment and for the fav!

[Janet B.]

@lisamccloskey Thank you kindly, Lisa! :-)

[Janet B.]

@denisef58 Denise, thank you so very much!

[Janet B.]

@thresheg Grahan, thank you so much for your kind words and for the fav and following!

[Janet B.]

@gamelee Thank you, Lee! Your comment and fav are much appreciated!

[Janet B.]

@dsp2 Thank you so very much! I think Steller's Sea Eagles are strikingly beautiful. I love to photograph them!

[Janet B.]

@kerosene Caroline, thanks so much! :-)

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Fabulous! My favorite big bird! Fav

[Gayle Sears]

An amazing capture. Wonderful detail. Nice shot.

[Janet B.]

@skipt07 Thank you, Skip, for your kind comment and the fav!

[Janet B.]

@thimblelady Thanks so much, Gayle! :-)

[Janet B.]

@yeshanghai Thank you for the fav! :-)

[Sally Ings]

The details are fabulous, superb capture.

[Donna]

Fabulous, following

[Wylie]

Amazing shot. Fav

[Janet B.]

@salza Thank you so much, Sally!

[Janet B.]

@hop2it Thank you for your kind comment and follow, Donna!

[Janet B.]

@salza P.S. Thank you, Sally, for the fav! :-)

[Janet B.]

@pusspup Thank you for your kindness and fav! :-)

[Lois Bird]

Wow, what an awesome close-up! fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Amazing focus and clarity on that penetrating eye! And that beak! — what a massive thing.

[Vesna]

I like your album. Welcome to 365!

[Janet B.]

@vesna0210 Thank you so very much!

[Janet B.]

@birdy Thamk you for your kind comment and fav!

[Janet B.]

@lyndemc Thank you so much for your kind comment and the fav!

[Janet B.]

@namovaryar Thank you for the fav and for following my project! Much appreciated!

[John Falconer]

Fantastic shot. How good is the closeup.