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Liberty

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:48:58 +0000

The Bald Eagle has been the emblem of the United States since 1782. Chosen for its symbolic characteristics of strength, courage, and freedom, in many ways the eagles’ fight for survival could also represent our country’s ongoing struggle to adapt in a changing world. Perhaps there are lessons that can be learned from nature that will ultimately ensure human survival and harmonious coexistence. If photography can encourage one thing, hopefully it will persuade us to CARE. After all, each image depicts more than just a single subject or moment in time. Considered in their entirety, photographs preserve our history, remind us of our present, and foretell all that is possible in our future.

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Freedom

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:44:32 +0000

It is often easy to imagine the elements of an image coming together in harmony, but seldom is the convergence of subject, light, and situation easily attainable. With an artistic approach, you pre-visualize, position yourself for the best chance of capturing the image you want, and then hope for the best. Once in a while, all this preparation pays off. I was photographing bald eagles along the coastline with beautiful, warm front-light when I took a moment to check the position of the sun behind me. With significant haze in the air that evening, the sun was beginning to form a golden ball. Knowing it was unlikely an eagle would cross the sky in perfect juxtaposition to the sun, I optimistically repositioned my camera for silhouettes. I would follow each single bird on its majestic flight across the brilliant sky. With patience, persistence, and good fortune, I eventually exposed a short series of photographs of an eagle overlapping the sun. Photography, as an artistic medium, doesn’t always allow for the same creative license as other forms of art. Creative decisions must be made quickly, sometimes in only seconds, to realize your vision. In a very true sense, a photographic image may be the rarest art of all. A recorded moment in time will never occur exactly the same way again.

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Courage

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:43:41 +0000

Along the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, bald eagles can be found year round. With abundant sources of fish along the coastlines, Alaska provides an ideal habitat for our treasured National bird, resulting in the largest resident population in the United States. The story of this once endangered species, (brought to the brink of extinction in the lower 48 States, due substantially to the use of the pesticide DDT), provides a remarkable example of how man can learn from nature and implement critical policy changes which improve the health of our environment and all its inhabitants. Through this courage to adapt, it is almost certain that we can weather any storm and ensure the survival of any living creature.

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Adventure

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:03:43 +0000

Pictured against the icy blue waters of Kachemak Bay along the southern Alaskan coast, this Bald Eagle glides with majestic grace to catch fish just below the water’s surface with its powerful talons. Equipped with a wingspan as wide as 8 feet and extraordinary eyesight, eagles can hunt with amazing precision in vast expanses of ocean tides. Their ability to maneuver through the air, target prey from a considerable distance, and land precisely on a narrow perch, are all impressive examples of their aeronautical skills. Watching these adventures in the skies, humans have, over the centuries, found inspiration, symbolism, spiritual association, and even the origins of innovation. Our Forefathers prudently chose a symbol for our nation with enduring character of which we can all be proud.

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Honor

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:50:37 +0000

With its distinctive white head and colorful yellow beak, the bald eagle is one of the most easily recognized raptors. Exclusive to North America, this noble bird has come to represent so many of the principles Americans hold dear. Its reverence, however, dates back well beyond the formation of the United States. For thousands of years, Native American Indian tribes have considered the eagle to be sacred, including them in dances, religious ceremonies, and using their striking feathers as awards for bravery. In the interest of the eagles’ protection, their feathers can no longer be legally possessed by any person without a special permit from the United States or Canada, but their images portrayed in art and photographs allow us to share in this same spirit of honor.

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