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Camera Model Canon EOS 7DFirmware Firmware Version 1.2.1Shooting Date/Time 5/29/2011 1:52:40 AMAuthor Linda J DavidsonOwner's Name Shooting Mode AutoTv( Shutter Speed ) 1/640Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0Metering Mode Evaluative MeteringExposure Compensation 0ISO Speed 320Auto ISO Speed ONLens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMFocal Length 310.0 mmImage Size 5184x3456Image Quality RAWFlash OffFE lock OFFWhite Balance Mode AutoAF Mode AI Focus AFAF area select mode Automatic selectionPicture Style StandardSharpness 3Contrast 0Saturation 0Color tone 0Color Space sRGBLong exposure noise reduction 0:OffHigh ISO speed noise reduction 0:StandardHighlight tone priority 0:DisableAuto Lighting Optimizer 0:StandardPeripheral illumination correction EnableFile Size 27188 KBDust Delete Data NoDrive Mode Single shooting

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ldavidson

These two eagles were taking a break from fishing. They are watching some other eagles (do you call groups of eagles "flocks"?) fishing at a stream as it flowed into a lake. There were over a dozen Bald Eagles, several Golden Eagles and what looked like Perigrene Falkons. I have never seen a group of eagles do this before, I was amazed. I could get close enough to get really good shots of the fishing activity, but here's a poor shot to give you an idea of what it was like.

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GailAnthonyHarmer

What a THRILL that must have been Linda!! no matter how 'poor' you think this shot is, I'm sure you will WOW us with some others soon!!  I'd like to even see a golden eagle!  Well done!

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192
What a great shot!!Nice view and beautiful colours!!!Best regards(Bobby).
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photo by patsy dunn

Linda,

  Beautiful capture with wonderful colors & lighting.  What a breathtaking scene to see!!! Thanks for sharing.  Take care, Patsy

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ldavidson

I really do appreciate people who take the time to look and comment on my photos. Thanks so much.

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blue-olympus

This shot definately cried out for a longer lens, but you have made a great job using what was available....congrats.

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ldavidson

I was using my new Canon 100-400 4.5-5.6 L IS. I am still getting used to it.  This one was hand held and almost at it's maximum focal lenght, 310 mm. Anything over 350 is generally too soft with or without a tripod. I would love to get some clear detailed images of the many magnificent birds we have all around us here. Thanks for commenting. It is nice to hear from you.

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knobby6

Hard to tell for sure without seeing tail or underwings, but looks more like a first year bald eagle on the left.  Also, golden eagles usually hunt rabbits, ground squirrels and the like.  Cool image sittin on the fence posts.

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jim_j2

Linda,

I tend to agree with Monte. I too think that is a younger Bald Eagle on the left. I maybe wrong, but I think I read somewhere the Golden Eagles are just a bit larger than the Bald Eagle. I do know that the Bald Eagle does not get it's white head and tail, and yellowed beak until mature.

Regardless, a very nice and unique shot! I've seen them on the edge of the ice, or on the frozen lake, but as of yet, . . . I've not observed them perching on a fence post. They seem to like to be much higher!

Regards always,

Jim j.

 

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