Bald Eagle

This image requires a story. I was kayaking with my wife and daughter,

camera on and set up for shooting, when we went by this white pine. My

wife motioned for me to slow and turn around. She pointed to this eagle

that was preening inside of the tree. The wind was blowing my kayak. I

maneuvered around and took about 10 shots, handheld. I wished that I

had a 500 mm f4, VRII lens on instead of my 80-400 at f8. But, that is for

another day.

Dick... Splendid shot, majestic bird and a good story.  Since your wife is involved as your spotter, just buy her the 500mm for her birthday :-)... Mike

Mike,

Thank you!  I gave the message to my wife, she was not impressed:-)

Shooting this at f4, iso 200 would have been so much better...there is always Christmas, or retirement.

Dick

Awesome shot Richard! Beautifully framed by the limbs/branches and love the light on his eye!

Thank you very much, Gary!

This a very good shot of the eagle with bright sharp eye and bill. Very good feather details. Bird looks good ans stand out against its busy BG. Well done. Regards, ifti.

Thank you very much Ifti!