Juvenile with a Snack

Gallery: AvianPosted June 8, 2017166 views7 comments

A young Bald Eagle flying off with a small fish. Caught it right as it went right over my head. I could have taken the shot with my 16-70 landscape lens! It was almost too close for the 70-200. Taken at Valdez, Alaska earlier this Spring.

Sony a6500, FE 70-200 f2.8 GM @ 88 mm, ISO-100, f/5.0, 1/4000, hand held.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on June 8, 2017 at 10:18 AM

Much more impressive in the large view. Nice flight shot.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM

Fast reflexes to catch it when it's that close, Gary. Excellent detail in the Eagle and the fish.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 8, 2017 at 7:55 PM

Nice close look at the eagle. I like the background as well; for me it somehow seems to embody the vastness of Alaska.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on June 9, 2017 at 12:23 PM

You really got close on this one. I like the wing position. And yes that is quite a small fish. But I suppose they will eat anything they can catch. I wish there was a little more light under the wings but the light conditions here are not the best.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on June 9, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Nice flight image. Good details, and wing position/pose. Prey is always a bonus. Love the landscape inclusion, but wish for a little more detail in the darks. Recommend viewing in the larger version.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on June 10, 2017 at 4:19 PM

Hi Gary
Nice action and detail. Must be great fun to have Eagles flying that close to you.
Peter

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 10, 2017 at 6:28 PM

Very nice action shot Gary, if you have more room on top I would add that and take a bit off the bottom. devil

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