Eagle in Flight

[BCrose]

Sometimes you just get too close...This Eagle and I startled each other as I paddled along the shore of a small local lake and I never noticed it perched in the branches above me until it decided to launch. I grabbed a couple of quick shots. I could see the hairs on his chinny chin chin

D7100, 500mm f/4, 1/1600 @ f/4

[rpcrowe]

Great shot... Tight crop but, it works for me!

[JBW]

Eagle and I go back a long way. I have never seen a better shot of the Eagle Spirit than this shot of yours. Superb.

P.S. I was born and raised in B.C. and thought I had been most places where there was a road but somehow I missed Salmo.
P.P.S. I just set your shot to be my computer background.

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[John 2]

That works for me Monte. It's not often you can look an Eagle in the eye.

[daviddowns2000]

Now THAT is impressive! Incredible skill and reflexes to handle a 500mm lens and get off a great shot like that from a small boat.

[Dave Humphries]

Very nice Monte, very nice indeed.

I envy your reactions, I'm sure I'd have not got such a good capture in similar circumstances.

Cheers, Dave

[BCrose]

Thanks for the comments everyone, it was an exhilarating experience and what gets me out on the lakes when things like this can happen at any time.

[compasiune11]

Superb image Yesh you can see his hairy chin :P

[Ziggy]

Great shot. Love the eye.

[DanK]

Wow.


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[LightBucket]

Beautiful. I have only had the pleasure of seeing a wild bald eagle once. We were on the shore of Lake Ontario. I didnt raise my camera...we just watched it soar over our heads.

[RList]

Very dynamic, excellent

[IzzieK]

Quick reflex, Monte -- good eye contact with the camera too!

[NorthernFocus]

I hate it when that happens. Both as a photographer and as a paddler. You were quicker on the draw than me. Awesome detail.