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Comments (30)
We met photographer Don Holland this weekend, at Shiloh National Military Park, shooting eagles and eaglets perched atop a magnificent tree. Thanks, Don, for sharing so much information...and inspiration. This photograph is astounding. Bravo! Brilliant work...a labor of love, no doubt. Can't wait to see more of your amazing work. Thanks again for a delightful chat and sharing.
Posted by Charles and Barbara Tigrett on April 24,2013 | 08:24 PM
Congrats!!! Wonderful article in the Jackson Sun .....but even more impressive, was the eagle picture....Great Job....actually amazing to catch that special event. To have a picture in the smithsonian is an honor but to be the only repeat finalist in the history of this category is....just WOW!!!! I sure am proud of you and "Brenda"!!!! Y'all still have an open invitation to photograph our dogs and quail at any time!!!! We have the picture of the quail you captured framed!!! Just wanted to say what a great honor this is for you both!!! Hugs! Jane PS....still love the Egret!!! Would love to purchase a copy!!
Posted by Jane Fortner on March 21,2013 | 12:43 PM
The best part of the contest experience for me are the many wonderful and generous comments I have received. Thanks to all of you for making my efforts in photography meaningful.
Posted by Don Holland on July 13,2009 | 01:05 PM
Extraordinary shot Don! If you're selling prints, I'd love one.
Posted by david schenck on July 4,2009 | 06:00 PM
Your gift should be shared - for the sake of saving the beasts of the earth... and the earth.
Practically speaking, you should be working for National Geographic.
I have never seen a photograph with so much movement, contrast, and detail all at once.
Struggling to find the words to express my awe and appreciation -
Astonishing! just - - thank you.
Posted by Birdie on July 3,2009 | 04:26 PM
Beautiful. One of the best bird shots I've seen. Also inspiring to us amateur photographers.
Posted by Lisa Smith on June 26,2009 | 01:28 AM
holy cow this is by far one of the besr shots ive seen in a while.
Posted by Tyler on May 30,2009 | 07:36 PM
Shall we dance? Look at the photo again and think of ths question.
Posted by Tim on May 24,2009 | 11:47 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic detail and composition.
Posted by Lindsey on April 7,2009 | 01:13 PM
Practically perfect photo! I would love to buy a copy to frame and hang. Until Katrina washed away my home, I watched and photographed these extraordinary birds in the lagoon in my Mississippi gulf coast back yard. All my photos are gone, along with the house and the lagoon. How can I get a copy?
Posted by jill mack on April 1,2009 | 02:21 PM
One of those photos that catches the eye long enough to pause, take reference, ooh and ah, and start all over again. Stunning...best of luck.....MORE!
Posted by Carol on March 27,2009 | 05:18 PM
Walking on water is not so hard! Capturing it is!
Posted by bill in Hawaii on March 26,2009 | 02:53 AM
This is an outstanding photo. The composition draws one directly into the picture's atmosphere, and the timing is exquisite. I hope to see more of this man's work in the Smithsonian magazine.
Posted by Richard Flynn on March 19,2009 | 07:44 PM
WOW! Amazing photo! Absolute proof that good things come to those who wait! Need to see more like this! I can tell that this isn't just a hobby! There is a passion needed to be patient enough to get this shot! Great Job!
Posted by Dawn Blacksher on March 18,2009 | 10:59 PM
Beautiful bird, beautiful place, the right 1/1,000 of a second shot, patient artist makes a once-in-a-lifetime picture.
Posted by Sylvia Jetton on March 18,2009 | 02:47 PM
Wonderful shot! Very mystical.
Posted by Carol Chandler on March 18,2009 | 12:49 PM
Simply wonderful!
Posted by Candy Pritchett on March 18,2009 | 09:54 AM
Wonderful work! And, a wonderful (and deserved) honor!
Posted by Dottie Carver Dorris on March 18,2009 | 08:25 AM
I am so proud of my cousin and his hobby. Keep it up guy!
Posted by Stan Holland on March 17,2009 | 11:59 AM
Great work Don. We're pulling/voting for you.
Posted by JOYCE DOWNING on March 10,2009 | 08:05 PM
Breathtaking.
Posted by Cristy on March 10,2009 | 04:11 PM
Like a painting. Marilyn Monroesque!
Posted by Monisha Das on March 9,2009 | 02:17 PM
Audubon would have praised this image and he probably would have envied the artist.
Posted by Carol Tindall on March 6,2009 | 09:03 PM
fantastic ,so mistifying. Great picture
Posted by jade on March 6,2009 | 01:12 PM
Brilliant! And it's still moving!
Posted by justine on March 5,2009 | 06:33 PM
Very Very Nice. Shows you don't need to alter a photo beyond recognition to get a good shot. Just patience and the right moment
Posted by nahed hamdi on March 4,2009 | 08:14 PM
Way to go Don! When are we gonna get a shot of an Ivory- bill Woodpecker? We ought to be on the White river right now.
Posted by Ken on March 4,2009 | 02:00 PM
WHAT AN AWESOME PICTURE. BREATHTAKING TO SAY THE LEAST.
Posted by DANITA SYKES on March 4,2009 | 12:12 PM
Magnificient Photo! Wish I had the patience and expertise to capture shots like this.
Posted by STEPHEN O'DANIEL on March 4,2009 | 09:50 AM
Great Capture!
Posted by Doris Stepp on March 3,2009 | 07:29 PM
Wow! fantastic shot!
Posted by Cee McCreery on March 3,2009 | 02:26 PM