A surprise in the front yard, a bald eagle!
Jan 2, 2017 06:04:31 #
Jan 2, 2017 09:07:10 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
Thanks, CandidCanon! Yes, it is a crop of #1. Happy New Year! 
Thanks for the answer! We've been talking about how much crop you can resonably expect to get and still have a good crisp photo this about answers that! Next I believe it comes down to your technique and or lens. Thanks for the info about the pistol grip in one of the other replies. I believe that I need more practice with my Tamron 150-600... You can't just pick up a camera and lens and expect to get shots like these with out lots of practice... Thanks Again! Great Shots!
Jan 2, 2017 11:56:44 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
We were coming home from the store and noticed this guy in a tree near our front yard. It is a dreary day, but I ran in and got the camera and got a couple of shots before he flew away.
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-500 hand held
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-500 hand held
Very nice shots. Very sharp for hand held. I especially like the close up of the head. He looks like an old guy.
Jan 2, 2017 11:57:03 #
Flyerace wrote:
How very lucky to have this guy stop by for awhile. Great shots and processing. Thanks for letting me view your photos.
Thanks, Flyerace! I appreciate your visit and comments.
Jan 2, 2017 11:58:42 #
quagmire wrote:
Have only seen one in my 70yrs.
Thanks for viewing, quagmire. I guess it depends on where you are, there are a number in our area. When we were at the refuge two weeks ago we counted 10 juvenile bald eagles all in one area at one time. It's always a thrill to see such a magnificent bird.
Jan 2, 2017 11:59:12 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Great images #2 is Fantastic
Thanks, Manglesphoto! I appreciate the compliment.
Jan 2, 2017 11:59:27 #
cdunn wrote:
That's a great hand-held shot with that lens. Kudos.
Thanks, cdunn!
Jan 2, 2017 12:00:40 #
CandidCanon wrote:
Thanks for the answer! We've been talking about ho... (show quote)
You're welcome, CandidCanon! Happy shooting! The Tamron is an excellent lens, my husband has one.
Jan 2, 2017 12:02:09 #
stumbo wrote:
Very nice shots. Very sharp for hand held. I especially like the close up of the head. He looks like an old guy.
Thanks, stumbo! I appreciate your kind remarks. I don't know how old he is, but he's probably over 7 years. They get their white head at age 5, and if he's one from the local eagle cam at Harrison Bay, he's been around for a while.
Jan 2, 2017 12:21:24 #
Lucky you. Eagles in the yard. The best I can do is Red Tail Hawks and Screech Owls.
Great shots.
Great shots.
Jan 2, 2017 13:25:17 #
tmehrkam wrote:
Lucky you. Eagles in the yard. The best I can do is Red Tail Hawks and Screech Owls.
Great shots.
Great shots.
Thanks, tmehrkam! I've never had an owl in the yard, but hawks, yes, red tailed, red shouldered and Cooper's. The eagle is certainly a treat.
Jan 2, 2017 19:02:11 #
sleepydrdr wrote:
We were coming home from the store and noticed this guy in a tree near our front yard. It is a dreary day, but I ran in and got the camera and got a couple of shots before he flew away.
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-500 hand held
Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-500 hand held
how lucky was that...to find an eagle in your front yard! good job on the shots dianne!
Jan 3, 2017 13:25:33 #
merrytexan wrote:
how lucky was that...to find an eagle in your front yard! good job on the shots dianne!
Thanks, merrytexan!
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