Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Young Bald Eagle

So, this young Bald Eagle was taking a break from hunting. I must admit, without this lens, the new 150-500, I would not have been able to get this image. The eagle was a good 150 yards away and the image is heavily cropped, but it works.

Funny, my brother and I were out taking photos and at this area we were alone for quite a while. Coincidentally, just before the eagle shows up so did about 6 other cars, cameras ready. Someone calls out "It's an eagle" and we all turn and do our best to capture him. Soon after all others were gone and we were left shooing scenic shots of the lake. (I'll post one soon of the lake.)



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14 comments:

Brian King said...

Great shots, Perry! I love the raptors. Do you like your 150-500 lens? Is it the Sigma?

eileeninmd said...

Cool shots of the eagle.

Suburban Girl said...

Wow, the only shots I have of eagles look like little specks in trees! :) Nice job.

theconstantwalker said...

Lovely captures of your wonderful eagle.. it's a beauty.

joo said...

They are great when enlarged!

Unknown said...

Nice captures. I have the sigma 150-500, and think it's great. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

mick said...

Nice captures with your long lens.

msdewberry said...

Cool captures of the Eagle!! Good shots!

Martha Z said...

These enlarge nicely, great images.

Arija said...

At least you got in a couple of shots before he was gone. Sometimes it is just great to see them.

Springman said...

And even 500mm is not enough sometimes! Nice captures!

Pat Ulrich said...

It's always exciting to see bald eagles! Nice shots!

Larry said...

Nice sighting and great shots Perry!

Anonymous said...

Nice captures!