Bald Eagle at Conowingo Dam
Jan 3, 2014 20:15:03 #
Tresed47
Loc: Pennsylvania USA
Perhaps the biggest challenge with eagles at the dam is getting the optimal lighting. I wish I could have got better lighting on this eagle
An adolescent with almost adult plumage
{laying with a borrowed Canon 5D
Jan 3, 2014 20:23:47 #
Jan 4, 2014 09:51:43 #
Pretty! Don't you love the "dirty head" look of those almost-there juveniles? :)
Jan 4, 2014 10:47:30 #
Jan 4, 2014 22:04:18 #
Tresed47 wrote:
Perhaps the biggest challenge with eagles at the dam is getting the optimal lighting. I wish I could have got better lighting on this eagle
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 5, 2014 21:01:52 #
One of the frustrations of Conowingo is that, despite the fact that there can be anywhere from 50 to 100 Eagles there, they are often very sedentary. They occasionally chase one another around if one gets a fish so you have 5 hours of boredom with 5 minutes of frantic activity. But, OH the pictures you can get if you are lucky and ready!
The other frustration is that the light is seldom very good. Early in the day the sun is in front of you. As the day progresses, the sun gradually moves behind you but you lose it early as there is a hill behind you that begins to block it about 3:00 PM.
Activity often results from the dam generating electricity which is rather erratic in its scheduling and duration. the Eagles feed on the fish that have been drawn through The turbines and killed or stunned.
Despite that, you did get some good shots! If anything, Conowingo Dam will teach you patience!
The other frustration is that the light is seldom very good. Early in the day the sun is in front of you. As the day progresses, the sun gradually moves behind you but you lose it early as there is a hill behind you that begins to block it about 3:00 PM.
Activity often results from the dam generating electricity which is rather erratic in its scheduling and duration. the Eagles feed on the fish that have been drawn through The turbines and killed or stunned.
Despite that, you did get some good shots! If anything, Conowingo Dam will teach you patience!
Jan 6, 2014 07:14:54 #
Tresed47
Loc: Pennsylvania USA
Thanks for the advice and understanding - I concur totally except that I do not have your extreme patience.
I look forward to seeing some of your Conowingo postings
I look forward to seeing some of your Conowingo postings
Jan 6, 2014 07:15:52 #
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