Eagle, Washington State

[Guy M]

Today while walking the bird dog, I photographed a bird!

We are so fortunate here, a pair of eagles nested in the city, above the Wenatchee River, and reared an eaglet. This year, they're back! I hope yet another eaglet is produced and raised.

Guy

 

[Liberator]

Beautiful ! Thanks for posting. Chuck

 

[Guy M]

In flight - these photos have been difficult for me. I'm working on it.
Guy

 

[Liberator]

Awesome ! How close were you ? Those birds are majestic !

 

[Guy M]

Awesome ! How close were you ? Those birds are majestic !

Thank you. Honestly, I didn't estimate range. I try to zoom in with my 75-300 lens as best possible, and start taking photos. If I'm steady, and use a fast shutter speed, I can enlarge the photo a bit on the computer without losing too much detail. I'd guess under 100 yards on both photos.

Eagles are pretty easy to photograph. They're not usually skittish - I don't think I scare them at all. They sit still for extended periods, only moving their heads. While flying, they often soar, locking their wings into position. By and large, I think they make great photo subjects.

Little birds, like chickadee and goldfinch? Good grief - they barely pause!

Guy

 

[Liberator]

Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work !

 

[Len Backus]

Guy, somehow I missed this thread.

Great job!

 

[Guy M]

Guy, somehow I missed this thread.

Great job!

Thanks. The eagles make it pretty easy on me. They're not real skittish, and don't flap their wings much while flying.

Guy

 

[Liberator]

Really enjoying these. Thanks.