My first Bald Eagle: Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I...

cannoneer35 Loc: Rhode Island

Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I did get my first shot and encounter with this Bald Eagle perched on the side of the highway.

I was so excited it took me some time to gain my composure and use the proper camera settings. I think?

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

If this were my first shot of a bald eagle I'd be so excited I'd probably have to flip my Canon 5D MK III into Auto, just to be sure I got something to take home and brag about. You, on the other hand, nailed it. Where in RI were you? I used to live in Newport, so I know my way around the state fairly well.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Looks quite GOOD to me !

littlebiddle Loc: Yakima Wa USA

My first one didn't look that good!

cannoneer35 wrote:

Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I did get my first shot and encounter with this Bald Eagle perched on the side of the highway.

I was so excited it took me some time to gain my composure and use the proper camera settings. I think?

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Very good shot!

cannoneer35 Loc: Rhode Island

Hi Bob, I am in Johnston.

Thanks for the comments.

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

Dang! Looks pretty darn good to me! :thumbup:

damdannyboy Loc: Rhode Island

Great shot, ARI

damdannyboy

datsmar Loc: minnesota

cannoneer35 wrote:

Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I did get my first shot and encounter with this Bald Eagle perched on the side of the highway.

I was so excited it took me some time to gain my composure and use the proper camera settings. I think?

nice shot I remember the excitement. enjoy
dave

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Gorgeous! The beautiful light is a bonus.

FYI: I still lose my composure when trying to photograph these magnificent animals - and I have hundreds of images :)

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Nice job! I've been blessed to have gotten a few good shots of African fish eagles in Kenya, which look almost identical to our bald eagles. It was mostly serendipity and a good camera in my case. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

pastagal Loc: NJ

Lucky you! Beautiful shot!!

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

cannoneer35 wrote:

Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I did get my first shot and encounter with this Bald Eagle perched on the side of the highway.

I was so excited it took me some time to gain my composure and use the proper camera settings. I think?

Believe me,I know the feeling.Great shot!

Dlevon Loc: New Jersey

cannoneer35 wrote:

Was heading towards the south shore of Rhode Island today hoping to get a shot of the Snowy Owls that have been reported in the area. No luck with the owl but I did get my first shot and encounter with this Bald Eagle perched on the side of the highway.

I was so excited it took me some time to gain my composure and use the proper camera settings. I think?

Beautiful! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

hedyd4me

Great picture. I have three nesting pair in Oklahoma close to home. It never gets old. Sometimes I almost forget I am holding a camera just sitting there watching them. By the way in case you didn't know this is a male.