Intense Flight Framed Print

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I captured this image at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding California. Liberty (female) and Guardian (male) are a nesting pair of bald eagles that nest in a big tree on the river there. I’m not sure which bird this is but I saw it fly away from the nest on this January morning and I knew they were actively nest building. Therefore, I stood and waited for the bird to return, hoping to get a shot of it carrying some nesting material. The bird did not disappoint as it came back carrying a stick some time later. However, it dropped it before I could get a shot. What happened next was really wonderful to witness. The bird abruptly turned around rammed in to a dead pine branch in a tree not 30 feet from me, breaking a piece off with a very loud crack before resuming its journey back to the nest. Foliage obscured me from getting an image of the actual moment the majestic bird broke the branch off but I’ll never forget witnessing it and I like the intense look captured in this fra...

Official Website:tpeakphotos.art Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an...