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I'm Coming In For A Landing

Artwork: #25 of 504 by Kym Backland

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04/02/2013

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Judy Palkimas 17 Days Ago

Stamford, CT - United States

Great shot Kym, that is truly a amazing capture! voted good luck in the contest..your work is beautiful!

Andrzej Goszcz 22 Days Ago

Cracow, Ma - Poland

Wonderful and fantastic ! Great schot !...Madame Kym!

Kym Backland replied:

Andrzej, Hello again! Thank you kind "Sir".. hehe

Ivete Basso 22 Days Ago

Palmdale, CA - United States

Very nice capture, Kym. V/F

Kym Backland replied:

Ivete, This eagle is in my yard too! So many animals... thanks for your vote again!

Eti Reid 27 Days Ago

Abbotsford, BC - Canada

Watch out:) Powerful animal! v

Kym Backland replied:

Eti, No kidding, I almost learned the hard way! Scared me to death! Thanks for the vote!

Charlie Tray 28 Days Ago

KM - China

Awesome shot! Learned a lot new knowledge from your description. F/V

Kym Backland replied:

Charlie, thanks so much I feel like you are my new fan or something! I appreciate your vote and favorite!

Kym Backland 28 Days Ago

Seattle, Wa - United States

RAKSHIT, Thanks for this double feature in of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group VERSATILE PHOTOGRAPHY... I think this is a very creative group you have formed.. I appreciate the features so much!

Randy Rosenberger 29 Days Ago

Iola, WI - United States

Love eagles, Kym, and this one swooping down in flight is just awesome in its presence and beauty! love it! fave and vote

Kym Backland replied:

Randy! Hello! It's so nice you came over and gave me a vote and favoriting today! I love your work too!

Will Borden 29 Days Ago

Lake Country, BC - Canada

A terrific bald eagle shot, Kym! Sure appreciated your comments of today- many thanks!!! F&V!

Kym Backland replied:

Will, Thanks for stopping in yesterday! I appreciate your comments and votes too!

Potomac, MD - United States

wonderful capture ... my CAT for MOUSE v

Kym Backland replied:

Atousa, Thanks for giving this the cat pick.. and a vote!

Leesburg, FL - United States

This really is spectacular! v

Kym Backland replied:

Peg, Thanks so much! I appreciate that, I know you love birds too!

New York, NY - United States

Great shot. Nice bird.

Kym Backland replied:

Diane, I think you are a new face? Thank you for your comments today!

Mequon, WI - United States

Magnificent! Great capture, Kym. vf

Kym Backland replied:

Mary, Hello again! Thanks for the vote and favor yesterday, or was that today?

Seattle, Wa - United States

BOB, Thank you for starting this new group, and for giving me so many features in it! I appreciate the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your newly formed group FLIGHT...

Seattle, Wa - United States

DUANE, Thanks for starting this very new group! I love looking at Wild Animals! Thank you for the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group WILD AMERICA....I hope this groups is a real sucess! Thanks again!! I know it takes a lot of time and dedication to these groups! Happy April to you!

Delhi, In - India

Absolutely stunning.. v :)

Kym Backland replied:

Jyoti, A new face! Hello there! Thank you for our vote and stopping by!

Delhi, In - India

Absolutely stunning.. v :)

Kym Backland replied:

Jyoti, Thanks so much!

Clinton, MN - United States

Great catch....Kym thanks so much to you also for all of the comments and votes... I to enjoy looking at yours, it's like traveling without leaving your home

Kym Backland replied:

Lori, You are so kind to come by so often! I appreciate it. I agree seeing "other" people's photos or images, "Is just like traveling without leaving your home!" What a wonderful statement!

Merritt Island, Fl - United States

Wonderful capture! You got the focus and depth of field just right. Wonderful. f/v

Kym Backland replied:

AnnaJo, Thanks for coming by again today! I have terrible tendonitis and can't TYPE!!! Errrr... so I haven't been able to comment and reply to all the kind people that Vote and Favorite...I guess I will just have to vote!

Anaheim, CA - United States

Fantastic capture! v

Kym Backland replied:

Angela, Thanks for spending so much time in my porfolio today! I appreciate your votes! And...once again I want that hat of yours! hehe..

Brookline, MA - United States

Fantastic Kim ... love the detail and pose! Juergen

Kym Backland replied:

Juergen, Thanks so much for stopping in! I so appreciate your comments!

Yelm, WA - United States

Amazing shot Kym....great job!! The framing really enhances the sense of flight and rapid movement. v/f

Kym Backland replied:

Rory!!!! So good to see you again! I miss seeing your smiling face! Thank you so much for your kind words, and your vote, and clicking the favorite button too! I am thinking of you!

Wynnewood, PA - United States

Great catch, Kym! And interesting description! vf!

Kym Backland replied:

Byron, Hello there! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave a kind comment and a vote and a favoriting!

South San Francisco, CA - United States

Great capture! F/V

Kym Backland replied:

Jim, Hello again! Thanks for giving Mrs. Eagle a vote and a favoriting!

Seattle, WA - United States

Wow Capture!!! Vote and Tweet! Marcie

Kym Backland replied:

TAP, Aka... Marcie, thank you for coming by and leaving a nice compliment! I appreciate it!

Loveland, CO - United States

Nice catch Kym! Congratulations on your feature! (v)

Kym Backland replied:

Jon, Thanks so much for your kind words, and your vote! Much appreciate kind sir!

Seattle, Wa - United States

NADINE AND BOB, Thank you for the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group ARTISTS NEWS 1 DAILY. IWow this group is always moving and shaking! Thanks again!

Toronto, ON - Canada

The eagle has landed. I had those moment just not fast enough to get the landing shot. I envied very much.

Kym Backland replied:

Lingfai, Good to see you again! Thanks for your interesting comment... Yeah, you have to be quick with the camera.. and it doesn't always go well... I've ended with a face full of gravel.. haha.. Thanks for coming by again!

Seattle, Wa - United States

NADINE AND BOB, Thank you for the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your huge group BEAUTY OF THIS WORLD LIMIT ONE DAILY.. I appreciate it! Even though I know you are not reading this Nadine or Bob, I want to write a thank you anyways...!! heeh

Prattsville, NY - United States

Great shot. Love those feet! v/f

Kym Backland replied:

Patricia, I like how you say you love the Eagle's FEET... It's interesting that we say TALLONS when it is an Eagle, but, FEET when it is a Chicken... just thinking out loud..THanks for your vote and clicking the favorite button too!

Sun Lakes, AZ - United States

Kym, WOW!!! This is a fabulous capture. I can only imagine what it was like to be that close to this majestic eagle - great timing. Well done. f/v

Kym Backland replied:

Deb, Thanks so much! Your profile picture is so fun! It's like you are in the witness protection program! hehe.. I am joking about not being able to see your face..Anyways... I really do appreciate you coming by and giving Mrs. Eagle a vote and clicking the favorite button too!

Salt Lake City, UT - United States

Incredible action shot! Wow!

Kym Backland replied:

Chad, That's mean so much for YOU to think MY shot is good! You are such an awesome photographer! Happy Sunday to ya!

Crows Of, NY - United States

What a masterpiece, LOVE!

Kym Backland replied:

Goth, Thanks so much! I hope you are in that Crow Group? Or maybe you started it? Thanks for the compliments!

Vilnius, LT - Lithuania

this is a simply amazing shot !---Tautvydas :)

Kym Backland replied:

Tautvyda, (Wow! That's quite a name!) I keep trying to say it outloud, wondering how it is pronounced... Anyways, thanks for the compliment! I appreciate it! I hope you have a wonderful week!

Halifax, NS - Canada

Wow what a shot! V

Kym Backland replied:

John, Thanks again, no telephoto lens..that's what I am bragging about in this photo! hehe..actually it is what I am complaining about, too close for comfort...OUCH.. those tallons are sharp! Weeee, Seriously thanks for your time and vote John!

Shepherd Island, Bo - Panama

Wonderful capture

Kym Backland replied:

Kelly, (With the gorgeous smile!) Thanks for stopping by today!

Glastonbury, So - United Kingdom

I wondered if you wished you had all his wings in Kym and then realized how good this is just the way it is! He is just such a fantastic sight (unless of course you are a duck!) I have only seen an eagle once on a remote Scottish island. America feels so huge and varied to me and we don't really have the concept of wilderness like you do. Almost impossible now to get away from human noise ! This is a terriffic photo! v/f

Kym Backland replied:

Jane, Ahhh another beautiful "novella" you have written about "my" Eagle.. I know she doesn't belong to me... hehe.. Yes, I appreciate your vision... I have seen her go into the lagoon and get a PEKING DUCK DINNER... oooh, it's so... well, it makes me cringe... I look away! I know she's got to eat and feed the babies. Also she grabs baby otters... oooh... can't look, can't look... Anyways, that was "More" infor that you probably wanted to hear.. Jane, about noise you are so right! I am spoiled, when the leaf blowers get going all day, I'm so annoyed, and then realize this is just a "little" noise, and I think.."Kym get over it!!" hehe.. I appreciate your vote and favor too!

Livonia, MI - United States

Beautiful action shot, and I have never seen their talons stretched out like that - powerful and scary! Good thing he heard you support the local shelter that helps these guys or he might have carried you away! vf

Kym Backland replied:

Guy, Always great to see you! How's life? Thanks for coming by on this great Presidents Day, and making me chuckle as usual! I showed the "Eagle" the shelter calendar, and told "her" "Okay now, this might make the calendar, give it your be best shot, make "ME" look good, so I can make "YOU" look good!" haha... Then she said "Does this picture make my "TALLONS" look big?" hehe... okay, "No, I'm not crazy Guy"...just weaving a "TAIL" of feathers for the day! Thanks for your votes and favoriTING the photo! Always appreciated!

Toronto, ON - Canada

I have to say what an awesome shot. Kym, It was that moment looked like you almost missed it but ended up one of the greatest shot EVER! Voted/Fave

Kym Backland replied:

Lingfair, You got the "moment" I had a short lens on, and he was coming so fast, I was "scared" that his tallons would grab me and leave a giant "mark".. Thanks for your votes and all your comments today Lingfai~ Much appreciated~

Lebanon, OR - United States

Awesome bald eagle image Kym... nice timing. :-) Voted

Kym Backland replied:

Nick, Thank you so much! I wasn't using a long lense, that was what was scary! I appreciate your votes and comments Nick!

Marshfield, MA - United States

thank you Kym

Kym Backland replied:

Eugene, You are welcome!! See ya soon!

Seattle, Wa - United States

EUGENE! (What a fantastic smile you have!) Thank you for the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group EVERYTHING PHOTO.. I hope this groups is a real sucess! Thanks again!

Seattle, Wa - United States

JAMES LANIGAN, Thank you for the multiple features today! Oh, I just entered this! You must be doing your group work as we speak, or as I type! Thank you for the feature of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group BEAUTY!

Cochranville, PA - United States

Oh yea they are magnificent one of my fav birds

Kym Backland replied:

Michael, Thank you for taking the time to come by and leave a comment. The cool thing about this photo is that I did not have a long lense on! Maybe I said that already, but hearing him come by and the swooosh of their feathers is AWESOME! Have a great day!

Lockhart, TX - United States

Nice capture! Beautiful! v/f

Kym Backland replied:

KELLY, Thanks so much for stoping by and leaving a comment and vote and favor!

Seattle, Wa - United States

Audreen, I'm so honored that you have chosen to feature my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group BIRDS IN THE WILD...It is very much appreciated!

Gary, IN - United States

Wonderul...wonderful....! f/v

Kym Backland replied:

Mihyoun, It's been fun getting to see your face, and comments! SO nice of you to vote and favorite so many of my photos! I hope this is going to be a good new year for you.. It as nice to have a wonderful compliment from you to start out the new year with!

Hobart, IN - United States

nice job!!! Kym

Kym Backland replied:

Jan, A few face! Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment! Hope the new year treats you well!

Storybrooke, ME - United States

Nice capture! Look at those talones! v/f

Kym Backland replied:

Bob, Bob, Bob... Thanks so much for coming by! It's nice to have my coffee and read your interesting comments at the same time! I took this photo with a "short" lens... It's cool, and scary to hear that "whooosh" of her feathers go by..Very stealth! Thanks for the votes and the fav'd.. Happy New Year's EVE!

Chandler, AZ - United States

Kym, Wow you are so good with the camera!!...Excellent photograph! fav/vt

Kym Backland replied:

Chrisann, Thanks so much! I wish I was good with a paintbrush like you! I appreciate the compliments!

Niagara Falls, NY - United States

Beautiful!

Kym Backland replied:

Ylli, Thank you for your time Ylli! I appreciate your comment!

Rome, La - Italy

Magnific incredible shot, very well done!

Kym Backland replied:

Alessandro, Thank you so much for leaving a nice compliment! I appreciate so much! Have a wonderful holiday season to you!

Seattle, Wa - United States

Anthony, Thanks for this double feature in of my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group OFFICE ART... I think this is another creative group you have formed..

Goshen, IN - United States

Every work of art is worth appreciating! Keep on creating!

Kym Backland replied:

Tina, You can say that again sister! Thanks for the "Pep Talk"! I will keep creating...you too!

Seattle, Wa - United States

Tina, Wow, that was quick! Thank you so much for the FIVE features.. my photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group ARTISTS BEST FIVE ARTWORKS! I'm really honored that I made it in! I appreciate it so much!

Savona, NY - United States

You are welcome Kym! =)

Seattle, Wa - United States

Jessica, Thanks so much again for the DOUBLE FEATURE.. for the feature of my first photo I'M COMING IN FOR A LANDING in your group NATURE FROM AROUND THE WORLD! That's so kind of you!

Clarence, NY - United States

Great shot. Congrats on your third place contest win.v

Kym Backland replied:

Kathleen, Thank you for your comments and congrats to me. You are very kind to support and promote people... I appreciate your time and compliments!

Edmonds, Wa - United States

Congrats are your 3rd place win with The Most Challenging Capture Contest..... FV

Kym Backland replied:

Eddie, Thanks again for your lovely comments. I didn't even know I placed 3rd in this contest until today. No internet for 5 days! Anyways..thanks for your vote and favoriting!

Edmonds, Wa - United States

Great photo Kym. I voted for it in the Fiercest Predator Contest... FV

Monroe, CT - United States

cool capture

Kym Backland replied:

Karol, thanks again for looking at my eagles..Well they aren't mine...but you know what I mean...Your comments are appreciated, I know you are busy with your groups and contests..again thanks for taking the time to do that for us all!

Omaha, NE - United States

Good!

Kym Backland replied:

Thanks again Edward, I appreciate you taking the time to make comments. How is Omaha today? Hot?

Greenwood, BC - Canada

Another Winner!

Kym Backland replied:

Thanks again Don! I wish my camera had more megapixels. Ahh a girl can dream about a new camera..

Salt Lake City, UT - United States

Incredible!

Kym Backland replied:

Thanks so much Rona for your comment. I found out it is the "SHE" that does most of the fishing! So I might have to change HIS name to Mrs. Eagle!

Edmonds, Wa - United States

Great shot Kym,...

Kym Backland replied:

Thank you Eddie! I appreciate your comments!

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This eagle was landing, and flying in fast, I barely had time to take a picture, before my lens was full of feathers. I could hear a whooooosh, and there he was.Talk about the "wing span" and the spread eagle, an amazing, iconic bird. I support our local wildlife shelter that helps these eagles. Last year a couple of eagles were holding tallons, and flying through the air, and neither would let go, and they came thumbling down to the ground, and hit a boat shed close to our house! They needed medical help, so our wildlife shelter took them in, and rehablilated them back to health. It's really nice to see we have such animal lovers here! I see when they get ducks in the pond, and I always feel pretty squeemish, (can't get used to the "killing") but I want to see them grow and flourish too! You can't believe how BIG these birds are. It's really awesome! Here are a few fact about the American Bald Eagle if you are interested.
The mature Bald Eagle, our national emblem, is an easily recognizable and spectacular bird. It has a dark brown body and wings and a white head and tail. Its legs and feet are bright yellow, as is its large, hooked bill. Its piercing eyes are light yellow. Females are larger than males, weigh from 10-14 pounds, and have a 6�- to 7-foot wingspan. Males usually weigh from 8-10 pounds and have a 6- to 6�-foot wingspan. Juveniles (one-year old birds) and sub-adults (birds up to four years of age) are brown, with varying degrees of white mottling below. Young eagles do not reach full adult plumage until they are 4-6 years old. Bald Eagles may live up to 40 years. ( I hope this family lives that long!)
Habitat The Bald Eagle is found only in North America, generally in coastal areas or near large inland lakes and rivers that have abundant fish and shores with large trees.Behavior Bald Eagles are usually seen soaring on flat wings, flying with strong, slow wing beats, or perching in trees adjacent to water. They are opportunistic feeders - scavengers at times, predators at others. When scavenging, they are often seen on the ground or on the bank of a river or other body of water. Sometimes they steal food from other raptors. When hunting, they swoop down to the water or ground with feet thrust forward to snatch their prey. The undersides of eagle's feet are rough, and keep the fish from slipping from the eagle's grasp.Diet Bald Eagles eat many fish, live fish that they snatch from the water and dead fish, especially spawned salmon, which they pick up from stream-sides. They also eat ducks and other water birds as well as small mammals. In the San Juan Islands, rabbits, hunted living or scavenged dead, are the main source of food. In many parts of Washington in winter, American Coots are an important part of the diet as well.
Nesting Bald Eagles build large stick nests called eyries in tall trees or on cliffs. They continue to build up the eyries year after year until they are massive, up to 9 feet in diameter and weighing up to 2,000 pounds. Bald Eagles do not breed until they are 4 to 6 years old, but when they pair for mating they tend to remain paired for life. The egg-laying season is generally late winter to early spring. In western Washington, sometime during the last days of February and the first days of March, the female lays 2 eggs. Both parents incubate the eggs for 34 to 36 days. For the first two weeks after the young hatch, one parent is with the chicks almost constantly. The young do not start to fly until they are 10 to 12 weeks old, and the parents continue to feed and defend them for another 2 to 3 months.
It's fun around here to see the Mother teaching her babies to fly! The two babies in the nest, the older brother threw his younger brother out of the nest! I was sort of shocked to see this, but I guess this is the real sybling rivilary! So harsh!

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