Eagle's Flight at Sundown (fly free now Lucy!)

Eagle's Flight at Sundown (fly free now Lucy!)

the bald eagle in flight after it left the power pole, heading west. The sunset was high- lighting its wing feathers and front of its head.

Lucy, fly free now, like the Eagles.

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D 100-400L handheld

Created on: 24 October 2006

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Image Number: 31399

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Mar 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM said:

many thanks Zeljko from Croatia, for the nice comments. I find hawks are very difficult to get photos of. They fly so fast. I don't have too much luck with eagles either, but this is probably the best one :) I keep hoping and trying.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Mar 24, 2007 at 2:53 PM said:

belated thanks, Vicki, for the lovely words, only just found them (March 24th now) but appreciated all the same. Yes, it was tragic about Lucy, bless her. So young and so much to live for.

Zeljko from Croatia, Europe on Mar 15, 2007 at 7:53 AM said:

What a magnificent shot !! Congratulations Alandra ! I wonder if I'll ever have that luck ! I've got only some poor shots of hawks.

Vicki from Fort Myers, Florida - for now. on Feb 8, 2007 at 5:02 PM said:

Whata bea utiful tribute, Alandra. I didn't see this or hear about Lucy's passing before now. I'm so sorry. Cancer's insidious. I'm sure she is indeed at peace now. God bless you and yours. You're a wonderful friend and a pretty gosh-darn good photographer too!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 31, 2006 at 4:29 PM said:

you are most welcome, Jan. Am just sooo sorry things had to turn out the way they did, for brave Lucy and her family.

jan from England on Oct 31, 2006 at 11:12 AM said:

Thanks again Alandra, what a spot on thought

jan from England on Oct 31, 2006 at 11:12 AM said:

Thanks again Alandra, what a spot on thought

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 29, 2006 at 4:54 AM said:

thankyou for the praise Karen, and also the caring thoughts. Interesting you should say this, as a similar situation happened with an eagle a few years ago, right after my brother's stepson died in a vehicle crash, and when a bald eagle suddenly flushed upwards from a tree branch just above us, I said "Soar, Keith", as it flew skywards. Recall mentioning this to my brother at the time.

Due to this, I usually associate eagles with men, but in the case of Lucy, who was so brave and put up such a battle to live, - I thought the eagle was so "right" for her.

km from TX on Oct 28, 2006 at 8:06 AM said:

I like how you caught the wings on the down stroke and the beautiful feathers. They are so graceful and magnificent. After people have died, survivors often report encounters with birds, so maybe your sentiment is right on.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 26, 2006 at 5:35 PM said:

thankyou Golda for your kind thoughts, and for the generous praise.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 26, 2006 at 5:30 PM said:

am glad you like the idea of this Jan. That is exactly what I thought when I saw this. Bless her brave heart.

Jan from Southampton England on Oct 26, 2006 at 3:50 PM said:

Thanks Alandra, from me and all Lucys family and friends. What a lovely thought, she is soaring free from all pain

Golda from Port Alberni,B.C.Vancouver Island on Oct 26, 2006 at 2:35 PM said:

Sorry for your loss.You truly are the "bird whisperer"tho'.These last few eagle shots have been just magnificent!!!

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 26, 2006 at 5:57 AM said:

thankyou Mary. Am sorry for your family's losses also. It is a terrible disease.

Mary Sham from Pgh,PA on Oct 26, 2006 at 12:19 AM said:

That is so very sad. My prayers go to her family and you too as you were no doubt a friend and grieving too.

We just recently lost a brother in law and Joe's younger brother, both to cancer.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 25, 2006 at 10:44 PM said:

Hi Mary, thanks for your concern. No, nothing has happened to our Lab, Lucy. The Lucy remembered here was a courageous 25 yr old who has been putting up a truly brave fight with cancer for the past year or so, she gave life to her baby boy in early June. But she lost her own battle a week or so ago.

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 25, 2006 at 10:37 PM said:

many thanks, Carol, Alex, Mary and Don. I was quite pleased with the curve of the feathers on the wingtips here. He moved away so fast from the top of the power pole, that this frame is not really as sharp as I'd like it to be.

donwrob from Ohio on Oct 25, 2006 at 9:15 PM said:

That's what I'm talking about. Sweet! Super shot Alandra! Beautiful, Don

Mary Sham from Pgh,PA on Oct 25, 2006 at 7:48 PM said:

Nice capture! You are so fortunate to live in an area near these magnificant birds. Is Lucy one of your 2 Labs? If so, did she pass and what happened?

Shutterbug from Maine on Oct 25, 2006 at 5:47 PM said:

Great action shot!

Carol

Whittler from Maine on Oct 25, 2006 at 4:18 PM said:

WOW!! what a nice shot.

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