Captive or not my friend, this is a great photo. I personally think there is too much fuss made about captive or wild. All are Gods creatures and no matter where they are currently living, we snap photos like this all in the name of their preservation.
Very much a raptor gaze…. beautiful work! I have to smile at the look of concentration, and apparent ‘ferocity’ -then there is that ridiculous little downy feather sitting there , undoing the whole perfectly groomed effect :)
Well, if it’s any consolation it had an injured wing that prevents it from really being able to thrive/live in the wild. So many of our birds of prey get injured, but if they can educate the youth of today then at least we can make their remaning years dignified and worthwhile. It would be far worse if a bird this magnificent were injured in vain. But this happens too, nature is an unforgiving thing at times. Only the healthy and strongest survive. Thanks for commenting.
Really nice shot, and congrats on making it on homepage! I got a few great eagle shots, wondering if my day will ever come to featured on homepage. :( Have a look at my eagle shots , all the shots are taken in the wild.
Heather Rivet..., 3 months ago
wow..amazing detail mundy wow
pinkyjain, 3 months ago
Gorgeous
pixie3, 3 months ago
Truly amazing detail. I love the fact you can see every small feather.
Dennis Rubin IPA, 3 months ago
beautiful capture~!
zoompix, 3 months ago
That just screams Eagle , you have captured the spirit of the bird
Jay Ryser, 3 months ago
Nice detail – the beak is fascinating
salsbells69, 3 months ago
Stunnning portrait Mundy. Excellent
Lorraine Deroon, 3 months ago
Love the comp! Great shot!
Scott Denny, 3 months ago
Captive or not my friend, this is a great photo. I personally think there is too much fuss made about captive or wild. All are Gods creatures and no matter where they are currently living, we snap photos like this all in the name of their preservation.
Great job!!
Bonnie Taylor ..., 3 months ago
Bravo! Your work inspires me to try harder and aspire higher!
Mundy Hackett, 3 months ago
Thanks everyone, Scott I have to agree with you in that we all strive to protect these glorious creatures!
Leslie Wood, 3 months ago
Spectacular image!!
EmmaLeigh, 3 months ago
Captive or not, this is stellar! Such detail and expression. Wonderful!
Wendy Slee, 3 months ago
OMG that is up close and personal! What an amazing view….
great shot Mundy, of this magnificent bird!
iffymood, 3 months ago
Stunning details.
Sandy Clifton, 3 months ago
VERY VERY VERY good shot. I LOVE THIS
loramae, 3 months ago
Breathtaking!!!
Geri Bragg, 3 months ago
amazing.
Lam Tran, 3 months ago
fantastic capture! Excellent close up, lovely detail!
Linda Sannuti, 3 months ago
superb!
hallucingenic, 3 months ago
wow such a beautiful bird. excellent capture and work :) i love it!
jaycee, 3 months ago
Sensational shot.
Anni Morris, 3 months ago
Amazing clarity, beautiful image.
Mark German, 3 months ago
Powerful portrait – nice work, Mundy.
binjy, 3 months ago
Very much a raptor gaze…. beautiful work!
I have to smile at the look of concentration, and apparent ‘ferocity’ -then there is that ridiculous little downy feather sitting there , undoing the whole perfectly groomed effect :)
jesika, 3 months ago
I looked in awe in large view.
It leaves me speechless.
j
picketty, 3 months ago
DOUBLE WOW….PRESUME YOU WERE OUT OF BEAK RANGE
AngelaFoster, 3 months ago
fantastic close up photo,
Nikki Mulkern, 3 months ago
Brilliant close up, amazing clarity!
Steve Bulford, 3 months ago
Great image mate, love it!
bmthour, 3 months ago
Wow!
Jan Cartwright, 3 months ago
Handsome and majestic – as always, your capture is exceptional. The detail and close crop are striking.
eltotton, 3 months ago
Wow!!! This is an awesome portrait of this beautiful and wonderful bird. Love it.
Mandy Fell, 3 months ago
brilliant detail, what a shot.well done
brirose55, 3 months ago
truly awesome
jdmphotography, 3 months ago
Wow this is truly awesome ! (-: Fav…
PhotogeniquE IPA, 3 months ago
amazing pic – that looks like one very mean bird.
Daniel J. McCa..., 3 months ago
Terrific color & detail. Excellent work, Mundy!!
Asoka, 3 months ago
What hasn’t been said already?—Oh, yeah: MAGNIFICENT!
Linda Syms, 3 months ago
Beautiful detailed close up.
Ellen, 3 months ago
Just beautiful!
Mundy Hackett, 3 months ago
Thank you all for your comments and kudos, I appreciate every single one of them!
Gary L. Suddath, 3 months ago
awesome closeup
Sean Farragher, 3 months ago
brilliant
Janet Botes, 3 months ago
Stunning shot! Pity that a beautiful bird like this should be in captivity though.
Mundy Hackett, 3 months ago
Well, if it’s any consolation it had an injured wing that prevents it from really being able to thrive/live in the wild. So many of our birds of prey get injured, but if they can educate the youth of today then at least we can make their remaning years dignified and worthwhile. It would be far worse if a bird this magnificent were injured in vain. But this happens too, nature is an unforgiving thing at times. Only the healthy and strongest survive. Thanks for commenting.
Pat Abbott, 3 months ago
Wow! Stunning close up!
aphoto4you, 3 months ago
SUPERB!!!!my friend…
ECGardner, 3 months ago
Gorgeous image, Mundy. Love the framing.
Charl045, 3 months ago
Fantastic capture of such a magnificent bird!
Michael Kloepping, 3 months ago
stunning shot—great detail
Scott Ruhs, 3 months ago
Fantastic detail.
Ron Hindhaugh, 2 months ago
Fantastic shot superb detail
Chaley, 2 months ago
What a handsome bird! Great capture…
amarica, 2 months ago
Really is truly regal.
Phil Threlfall, 2 months ago
Nice work
Ben Herman, 2 months ago
perfect composition, well shot :)
Di Jenkins, 2 months ago
Incredible face and such sharp focus! Great shot!
Glenda Remaklus, 2 months ago
Gorgeous!!!! Great close-up…..lovely coloring and capture!!
Stephy, 2 months ago
Very stunning! Love your work!
Thordis, about 1 month ago
Wow! that is a fierce face and look at those eyes!
AARDVARK, about 1 month ago
Such detail! Another good-un Mundy.
James Nielsen, about 1 month ago
Brilliant Mundy. You are such an amazing artist!!
Steve Bulford, about 1 month ago
Congrats on the front page mate!!
Sandra Fisher, about 1 month ago
Wonderful shot.
salsbells69, about 1 month ago
Congratulations on the HOMEPAGE Mundy~!!!! Brilliant image..great bird..well done :D
micmac, about 1 month ago
WOW !! This is quite impressive on the home page,I love the angle and the details,beautiful shot.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY….X
Paulo's Pix, about 1 month ago
love the framing/cropping on this shot. that and the detail captured make it very pleasing to the eye. well done
Jing3011, about 1 month ago
Wonderful image!
inge, about 1 month ago
i love this photo, what an amzing animal, very very nice done..love the close up..
pinkyjain, about 1 month ago
Such a spectacular closeup, Congrats on Being Featured on the Home Page
CinB, about 1 month ago
gorgeous shot, fantastic detail.
congrats on homepage
Mahjabeen Mankani, about 1 month ago
Great shot!
LizVengeance, about 1 month ago
I just got goosebumps
this is breath taking
makes me proud to live in this country <3>
mandreasen, about 1 month ago
beautiful
HollyK, about 1 month ago
A wonderful portrait of such a noble bird – perfect for todays celebration.
amarica, about 1 month ago
congratulations on making the front page…well deserved Mundy
ECGardner, about 1 month ago
Way to go on the homepage feature. :)
bouldercreek, about 1 month ago
Really outstanding eagle shot .
PPPhotoArt, about 1 month ago
oh wow!!!! breathtatking!!! P
Mark Coleman, about 1 month ago
most excellent shot and congrats for making the main feature page
Gail Bridger, about 1 month ago
Really nice shot, and congrats on making it on homepage!
I got a few great eagle shots, wondering if my day will ever come to featured on homepage. :(
Have a look at my eagle shots , all the shots are taken in the wild.
Joni Philbin, about 1 month ago
He looks pissed off! Like your average American??? (no one in the bubble, of course)
Happy 4th to all you Yanks out there!!
Kimberly Palmer, about 1 month ago
It’s great to see our national bird adorn the home page…. congrats.
Pinball, about 1 month ago
Awesome shot! Love it!
WayneD, about 1 month ago
Brilliant!!!!
SMOKEYDOGSOCKS, about 1 month ago
THE INTENSITY OF THAT EYE, AMAZING. GREAT PHOTO. BOB
EnPassant, 16 days ago
What a terrific image. Really captures the power of the bird.