Winter Flight | Phil Lanoue Photography

Winter Flight

Bald Eagle flight across the marsh on a cold clear, blue sky day in January.

I liked how the sunlight from the side, lit only a portion of the eagle’s belly, one wing tip, and his face.

37 thoughts on “Winter Flight”

Tricia Booker Photography on February 10, 2014 at 6:18 pm said:

The lighting is gorgeous!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Tricia, I appreciate it!
  
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Gunta on February 10, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:

You couldn’t have wished for better and more unique lighting. Wonderful!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 10, 2014 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  I liked the way his face looked. Sort of sinister in a way. Which of course he is but don’t tell him I said that.
  It’s bad enough already I tease the alligators.
  
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Sophie L. on February 10, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:

Gorgeous and you’re right the light is fantastic on him

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- Phil Lanoue on February 10, 2014 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you agree about the light Sophie and that you enjoyed this eagle photo!
  
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babsje on February 10, 2014 at 6:34 pm said:

I agree with you on the lighting, lovely shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 10, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Happy to hear you enjoyed the look of this particular lighting as well, thanks!
  
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judysbirds on February 10, 2014 at 8:14 pm said:

Your photos are just incredible, Phil! Just beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Very nice of you to say that thanks very much!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on February 10, 2014 at 8:23 pm said:

I just love your eagles soaring…

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  It’s always a good day when an eagle soars in close. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 10, 2014 at 8:49 pm said:

Incredible lighting, Phil, and love that clear blue sky. Do you ever take a bad photo? 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Sylvia!
  All the credit goes to the birds, I’m just there to hopefully capture some of it. 🙂
  
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Amy on February 10, 2014 at 9:45 pm said:

Amazing capture, Phil! Takes my breath away… Don’t they go south for warmer weather?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy I’m happy you enjoyed this eagle photo!
  Actually we see them around here more in winter then any other time. I think they leave for someplace colder when it heats up here.
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 10, 2014 at 11:29 pm said:

Eagle and good light is a lethal combination.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  Sometimes things work out when the bird comes in close enough at a time when the light is favorable. The trick for me is to be there when it happens.
  
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gems3125 on February 11, 2014 at 12:04 am said:

Reblogged this on skyhawk551.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the re-blog!
  
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Kitt Crescendo on February 11, 2014 at 1:13 am said:

“And he will raise you up on eagles wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn.
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of his hand.”

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- foxleylady on February 11, 2014 at 8:36 am said:
  
  Kitt, that was beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes.
  
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  - Kitt Crescendo on February 11, 2014 at 8:37 am said:
    
    It’s one of my favorite songs. You should hear a good choir or Josh Groban sing it. So moving.
    
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    - foxleylady on February 11, 2014 at 8:49 am said:
      
      I just played it, now you really have made me cry! Thank you, Kitt!
      
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      - Kitt Crescendo on February 11, 2014 at 8:50 am said:
        
        Aww. *Hugs*
        
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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:56 pm said:
  
  Very inspiring song and it’s really great that you thought of my eagle photo to go along with it.
  Thanks so much! 🙂
  
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  - Kitt Crescendo on February 11, 2014 at 10:11 pm said:
    
    Thank you for taking such inspiring photos.
    
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janmasyn on February 11, 2014 at 5:16 am said:

What a beautiful photo and lightning.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Jan thank you.
  
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foxleylady on February 11, 2014 at 8:38 am said:

A glorious picture, Phil – you are such a clever man! Kitt Crescendo put it perfectly, didn’t she?!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Well I let the wildlife do all the work Maggie I just hope to be able to capture some of it. 🙂
  That is a fantastic song for sure!
  
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Sreejith Nair on February 11, 2014 at 12:06 pm said:

Looks Majestic 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm said:
  
  They are impressive birds for sure!
  
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Chillbrook on February 12, 2014 at 8:41 am said:

So majestic. King (or queen?) of the skies! Fabulous shot! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Thanks Adrian, always a treat for me to see these guys!
  
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absengeralois on February 13, 2014 at 1:04 pm said:

great picture

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2014 at 11:45 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed it, thank you!
  
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