Finally, a Bald Eagle in my viewfinder!
Mar 6, 2018 22:06:42 #
Well after trying to see a Bald Eagle and get a picture, today was the day.
On vacation in Florida and went for a bike ride on the West Side Trail near Orlando. Wasn't expecting to see any birds but put the 6d and the Sigma 150-500 in my carrier bag. Four kilometres into my ride and there it was, a nest with two young eagles and one of the adults. This is one that I thought was a little different, the adult feeding the youngster, too bad the tree blocked the view of most of the young one.
Getting any closer wasn't an option but I wish I had strapped the tripod onto the bicycle.
On vacation in Florida and went for a bike ride on the West Side Trail near Orlando. Wasn't expecting to see any birds but put the 6d and the Sigma 150-500 in my carrier bag. Four kilometres into my ride and there it was, a nest with two young eagles and one of the adults. This is one that I thought was a little different, the adult feeding the youngster, too bad the tree blocked the view of most of the young one.
Getting any closer wasn't an option but I wish I had strapped the tripod onto the bicycle.
Mar 6, 2018 22:30:12 #
Mar 6, 2018 23:08:04 #
A GREAT opportunity and well executed - with impressive focus. .......thanks for sharing
Mar 6, 2018 23:21:12 #
happy sailor wrote:
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Fabulous shot. IMO, you got the really important thing - beak to beak feeding.
Mar 7, 2018 00:06:48 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Awesome picture and a so much fun to watch them!
Thanks for the comment Cindy, I sat and watched for half an hour, it was amazing! Although the Bald Eagles are making a comeback back home in Ontario I have not been able to see one there yet, this was a treat.
Mar 7, 2018 00:07:47 #
imagemeister wrote:
A GREAT opportunity and well executed - with impressive focus. .......thanks for sharing
Thanks very much for you comment, I have long admired your pictures, they are fantastic.
Mar 7, 2018 00:09:34 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Fabulous shot. IMO, you got the really important thing - beak to beak feeding.
Thanks for your comment, I could see from my spot on the ground the adult ripping a fish apart and feeding the baby, I finally got the timing right on this press of the shutter button.
Mar 7, 2018 03:22:42 #
Mar 7, 2018 07:36:40 #
Mar 7, 2018 10:18:13 #
Mar 7, 2018 10:18:48 #
fourg1b2006 wrote:
That's a beautiful subject you captured here. Good job.
Thanks for your comment Marty
Mar 7, 2018 11:38:46 #
Mar 7, 2018 16:51:53 #
happy sailor wrote:
Well after trying to see a Bald Eagle and get a pi... (show quote)
that was probably one of the happiest bike rides you ever took.
it's a beautiful eagle shot, hs.
Mar 7, 2018 16:56:59 #
happy sailor wrote:
Well after trying to see a Bald Eagle and get a pi... (show quote)
Fine catch sailor.
Mar 7, 2018 17:44:34 #
Incredible image. It looks like you are almost on the eagle's level. Normally, they build their nest so high its often difficult to see into the nest. This is truly a great capture.
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