Pre-flight stretch

Chosen Pick of the Month! Judges' comments: "This photo captures a rare moment, and the picture's clarity is stunning." "I chose this photo because I like to stretch, too - I can relate with the subject." The photographer wrote: "An immature bald eagle stretches his wings before taking to the air. Photo taken on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille." Taken Jan. 21.

By Dennis Wamsley