Bruce Benson  


Eagle Silhouette by Bruce Benson

November 2024 - Eagle Silhouette

About the Image(s)

Taken in Homer Alaska at the eagle ladies compound. Gene Keene lived on the Homer spit in Alaska and fed eagles scrap fish from the processing plant for 35 years. She fed as many as 300 eagles each winter from her compound at the end of the Homer spit. The location was an RV park in the summer, and you could park your car in the parking spots next to her small compound. She passed away one week before my last trip there in January 2009, ending the feeding of eagles in Homer. In the background is Mount Augustine, and active volcano that was erupting during my trip there although not during the time of this photo. You can still get incredible eagle photos from Homer by going on a tour by boat where they provide fish for the eagles to catch with their talons as the fly by. The tour is organized by a friend of mine and is known as Perfect Light Photography out of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Canon 1DX MK II/ Canon 100-400 4.5-5.6
F5/1/250/ ISO 1000


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5 comments posted




Dr Isaac Vaisman   Dr Isaac Vaisman
Bruce, the colors and the eagles silhouette are just perfect. The framing of the volcano in the background enhances the image. I like a square crop so it makes the main subject prevalent with less empty space.   Posted: 11/03/2024 16:21:50
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Adrian Binney   Adrian Binney
This is a lovely silhouette Bruse, well composed with the volcano in tha gap and eagle clearly positioned. Square crop does make sense. Would look amazing as a large poster. Thank you for the info too.   Posted: 11/12/2024 08:09:48



Chris Walsh   Chris Walsh
Bruce,

What a great shot - Good job incorporating the terrain to tell the full story and getting the most out of the light. You should be proud to have this in your collection.

There are a few sensor spots at the top to take care of.   Posted: 11/15/2024 21:59:09



Barbara Gore   Barbara Gore
Hi Bruce. What a refreshing way to showcase an eagle. The composition, eagle's pose, and the colors work very well together. Beautiful image.   Posted: 11/18/2024 13:02:00



Maria Small   Maria Small
I agree with the above comments. This is indeed an impressive capture of the eagle and the stunning sunset. The colors and the lighting and the appealing silhouette evoke feelings of calm and serenity.   Posted: 11/18/2024 23:47:16