Winter Sentinel

Description

I photographed this bald eagle in Sundre, Alberta earlier this week during a quiet winter snowfall. The moment caught my eye because of how still and composed the eagle remained against the soft, high-key backdrop. I wanted to use the clean snow and bare branches to frame the bird in a simple, uncluttered way that highlighted its posture and presence. The conditions were challenging, but the muted light and falling snow created a rare opportunity to show the eagle in a minimalist winter scene. For me, this image reflects the resilience and calm beauty of wildlife in the Canadian winter.

Taken By

Rakesh Baro

Taken On

December 5, 2025

Tagged

bald eagle alberta sundre animal bird plant tree bald_eagle branch vertebrate accipitridae twig beak bird_of_prey wing

Assignments

Wildlife