Golden Beauty [Photo of the Day]
Uploaded: June 16, 2007 07:52:51
A Golden Eagle. I just love the golden feathers on the back of their neck and head. You don't see how gorgeous they are as much from the front so I tried to photograph him from the back to show how they got their name.
Stefan Nielsen June 16, 2007
This is just beautiful. One of the best pictures of an eagle I've ever seen. Amazing detail and perfect colors. Very well done :) #674734Linda G. Yee June 16, 2007
I agree with your other commentor. This photo is awesome. The swirl of the feathers is the thing that elevates this photo above a lot of eagle portraits too. Excellent! #4402835Rachel McKinnie June 16, 2007
Ditto on both :) Incredibly beautiful. #4402842Terry L. McKaig June 17, 2007
This is an amazing capture...the color and detail is beautiful. #4404460Donna J. Eaton June 17, 2007
Thanks so much Stefan, Linda, Rachel, and Terry! You've made my day with your nice comments! #4404858Susan Jane Allen June 19, 2007
Absoluuuutely incredible! I could hang it up and look at it every day as an example of what to shoot for! What lens did you use? #4414799Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 23, 2007
Wow, this is outstanding, great wildlife image Donna!A wonderful Editor's First Picks image!! #4427753
Bill Houghton June 26, 2007
Beautiful shot Donna. Congratulations. #4438807Patricia A. Stalter June 26, 2007
How wonderful! Photo of the Day too. You are lucky to have the close access to these amazing birds. I too am curious as to the lens you used. Pat #4438839Evy Johansen June 26, 2007
Wow, Donna!! Fantastic image!! Indeed a beauty!! Big congratulations on your most deserving POTD!! #4438877Cathy Barrows June 26, 2007
Congrats on your POTD...this is absolutely gorgeous #4438903Michelle R. Kovach June 26, 2007
Congratulations Donna! #4438918Jenny Bosmans June 26, 2007
Big Congratulations on this fantastic POTD, Donna! :) #4438953Shawn Jennings June 26, 2007
Donna - congratulations on your POTD of this beauty!!! #4439009Lindley Johnson June 26, 2007
Beautiful, Donna! Wonderful color, details, and composition - congratulations on your POTD! #4439024Mike D. Perez June 26, 2007
Spectacular, Donna! Terrific clarity, details and colors! Congratulations on your POTD. #4439067RC Fritz June 26, 2007
Congratulatioms on your POTD!!! #4439116Joy Rector June 26, 2007
congrats on the POTD #4439160Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 26, 2007
It's nice to see this beautiful golden eagle again. A big congratulations, Donna, on your photo of the day!!! #4439174Bunny Snow June 26, 2007
What an exquisite capture!Congratulations! You should be proud! #4439204
Susie Peek-Swint June 26, 2007
Stunning capture Donna ~ many congrats on POTD! #4439297Joan Kocak June 26, 2007
positively stunning, congrats Donna! #4439322Monika Sapek June 26, 2007
Beautifully done! Many congratulations on your Photo Of The Day, Donna!Helen N. McHugh June 26, 2007
A beautiful capture of this majestic Eagle, Donna! Congrats on your POTD! Would love to know the lens you used! #4439334Ronda Chatelle June 26, 2007
Donna, Congratulations on POTD! I can't believe you got this shot! Incredible details and clarity! Way to Go!!!! #4439484Tom Andersen June 26, 2007
Gorgeous color and beautiful lighting, Donna! Congratulations on your POTD! #4439499Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 26, 2007
WOW, Amazing color and Clairty. I agree, one of the best eagles photo's I have ever seen.Mary Clarke June 26, 2007
Congratulations on POTD Donna, wonderful image #4439716Jeff Robinson June 26, 2007
A wonderful portrait of this beautiful Eagle; congrats Donna on your very well deserved POTD!! Jeff #4439852Vicki Hunt June 26, 2007
In my wildest dreams, I can't imagine taking a photo like this! It is magnificent! Congrats on your POTD! #4439950Donna J. Eaton June 26, 2007
Wow, thank so much everyone for your wonderful comments! What a surprise to have a POTD! I used my new Nikon 70-300mm VR Zoom lens for this shot. I was impressed at the quality. It was the first time I had used this lens. A great lens for the price! #4440185Greg Briley June 26, 2007
BIG CONGRATS DONNA!! Hmmm, where have I seen this one before ...http://www.gregbrileyphotography.com/-/gregbrileyphotography/gallery.php?cat=29811&pID=2&row=15&photoID=806316&searchTerm=
Looks like that new lens does a great job! #4440555
William88 June 26, 2007
Donna, congratulations on your POTD. awesome image!! #4441799Pradeep K. Kaushik June 26, 2007
Outstanding shot Donna!!Mary K. Robison June 27, 2007
I can see why the judges made this POTD yesterday, Donna ~ it's gorgeous!Milan Banik June 27, 2007
outstanding shot friend for potd,Sheryl A. Hudson June 27, 2007
Congratulations on your Photo of the Day!!! It is absolutly AWESOME!!! #4451540Marcel J. Fernandez July 07, 2007
Donna this is a magnificent capture. Congratulations on your POTD selection. #4483511Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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