Chickahominy Bald Eagles
Aug 29, 2015 11:43:52 #
As I have mentioned before, I have not been able to get many good shots of the Eagles because of distance and foliage, but did do somewhat better Thursday and Friday. Image number one was taken on Thursday from the end of our pier to across the creek which I would guess to be about 900 to 1000 feet. Images number two and three were taken from our deck on Friday at a distance of approximately one hundred and fifty feet into a tall cypress tree and were cropped. Hope you enjoy.
ISO 1250,Total 1170mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 sec.
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ISO 100, total 900mm,f/7.1, 1/800 sec
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ISO 200, total 900mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 sec
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Aug 29, 2015 12:05:44 #
Very nice shots. I especially like number two. Cheers.
Aug 29, 2015 12:23:02 #
Aug 29, 2015 12:42:47 #
Nice set, such majestic birds but hard to capture because they keep their distance from humans.
Aug 29, 2015 12:44:09 #
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Aug 29, 2015 16:59:53 #
cool post. i love their nests. Mc Mansions of the avian world. such a majestic raptor. gary
Aug 29, 2015 18:04:19 #
Well done, S-C!!! Great shots of them, especially number two, a real knock-out! Excellent work!
Aug 29, 2015 18:49:40 #
Aug 29, 2015 19:52:14 #
Swampy these are great... But hey I just love saying the words Chickahominy River! Add eagles and you've got... Just a great name and place!
Aug 29, 2015 21:01:18 #
What a thrill to have these gorgeous birds so close to your house!! Great shots Corky, I enjoyed them all.... especially 2 & 3!!
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Aug 29, 2015 21:57:54 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Very nice shots. I especially like number two. Cheers.
Thanks flarhead27 ford for the kind words and for looking and number two was also my favorite. Take care!
Aug 29, 2015 22:03:26 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
As I have mentioned before, I have not been able to get many good shots of the Eagles because of distance and foliage, but did do somewhat better Thursday and Friday. Image number one was taken on Thursday from the end of our pier to across the creek which I would guess to be about 900 to 1000 feet. Images number two and three were taken from our deck on Friday at a distance of approximately one hundred and fifty feet into a tall cypress tree and were cropped. Hope you enjoy.
how exciting for you corky! nice shots of those beauties!
Aug 29, 2015 22:14:28 #
James56 wrote:
Nice set, such majestic birds but hard to capture because they keep their distance from humans.
Thank you so much for looking and the kind words, James, and not only do they keep their distance, but the few occasions when they do come over to our side of the creek, they always seem to land in the cypress trees, which makes a decent shot difficult all year, because just enough dried foliage and seed pods stay on even in winter which tends to obstructs the view.
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