STAFF PICK :: Our Symbol of Freedom

[interstellar]

Top shot! The lead wing creates space for the bird to 'fly' into. The cropped forewing is unlucky; the blur gives the impression (falsely) that it is flying backwards. A flash on shutter-close would have fixed this, but depends on camera model (otherwise you might have trouble asking the Eagle to fly backwards ).

[kiwicolin]

Amazing shot! I have to award it a staff pick

[OldGuy]

Right on FD, congrats man !!

[fotodog]

Thanks Colin.

I think this is my first Staff Pick ever. I think I'm gonna tear up. *sniff

Thank you kindly, I'm glad you all like it.

@Hermie -> I'll have to try that - I love that technique but never think to use it.
@Cappy -> thanks, that means a lot!! seriously
@interstellar -> You're right a rear-curtain synch would have changed, but considering this is broad daylight and he's going from light to shadow, I don't think I could have planned for it.

Thanks again everyone! I do appreciate it!

[elemento]

hopefully a DD comes next, well deserved greg!!!

[bdbolin]

Wow, amazing shot! It would have been nice if it was facing you just a lil' more.

[cfire]

Congrats Greg! Well deserved.

[RandyToons]

Way to go Greg!...Gotta love those birds.
Randy

[dogtrombone]

Good one, Sir!

[The Scotsmans Son]

Well done... congratz..