Nature Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle · **3 Likes**

Finally! I spotted bald eagles today. Here is the father ( I assume ) , and the mother was in the nest with two chicks.
I was going to shoot gators at the park today, but spotted the crowd on the side of the road watching bald eagles. I turned around and joined them. My lucky day

First time ever.
Unfortunately it was pretty far, it's cropped image.

**DW58** · 04-08-2017, 08:32 PM

Nice shot! Sharp as talons.

micromacro · 04-08-2017, 08:48 PM - **3 Likes**

Thank you!
Later, when the sun went down, and everybody left, I got a chance to shoot the couple together near the nest. This time with K-1, I pushed the ISO to 12800 to have at least 1/250 for hand held.

**Bob Harris** · 04-08-2017, 08:52 PM

both images are superb, glad you were able to capture and share with us.

micromacro · 04-08-2017, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

both images are superb, glad you were able to capture and share with us.

I know it's kind of stupid, but I'm really happy finally to catch them. I've heard about that spot so much, but could not find it myself. Only ones I saw the bald eagle flying near my house. Never since.
The last guy with Canon told me he was leaving because we can't shoot anymore. Yes, I can. Because I have Pentax. I have to admit I love to say that.

**Mr. Ed** · 04-08-2017, 09:15 PM

Really wonderful images. Enjoyed viewing, thanks.

**dwalker19** · 04-08-2017, 09:44 PM

nicely done, the second one of the couple especially

Racer X 69 · 04-08-2017, 10:06 PM

Nice work Lana!

The second shot, of the pair is awesome.

slowpez · 04-09-2017, 06:09 AM

Just beautiful. You should be very proud of these.

C_Jones · 04-09-2017, 05:15 PM

Nice shots.

RoxnDox · 04-10-2017, 11:38 AM

Both shots are wonderful. I really like the way he's grasping that itty bitty post with his talons in the first. Not something you see very often!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 04-10-2017, 05:33 PM

Two really nice images, love the second one.

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04-08-2017, 08:32 PM	#2
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,066	Nice shot! Sharp as talons.

04-08-2017, 08:48 PM - 3 Likes	#3
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Thank you! Later, when the sun went down, and everybody left, I got a chance to shoot the couple together near the nest. This time with K-1, I pushed the ISO to 12800 to have at least 1/250 for hand held.

04-08-2017, 08:52 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	both images are superb, glad you were able to capture and share with us.

04-08-2017, 09:05 PM	#5
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris both images are superb, glad you were able to capture and share with us. I know it's kind of stupid, but I'm really happy finally to catch them. I've heard about that spot so much, but could not find it myself. Only ones I saw the bald eagle flying near my house. Never since. The last guy with Canon told me he was leaving because we can't shoot anymore. Yes, I can. Because I have Pentax. I have to admit I love to say that.

04-08-2017, 09:15 PM	#6
Mr. Ed Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 563	Really wonderful images. Enjoyed viewing, thanks.

04-08-2017, 09:44 PM	#7
dwalker19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado (Front Range) Photos: Gallery Posts: 455	nicely done, the second one of the couple especially

04-08-2017, 10:06 PM	#8
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Nice work Lana! The second shot, of the pair is awesome.

04-09-2017, 06:09 AM	#9
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Just beautiful. You should be very proud of these.

04-09-2017, 05:15 PM	#10
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	Nice shots.

04-10-2017, 11:38 AM	#11
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Both shots are wonderful. I really like the way he's grasping that itty bitty post with his talons in the first. Not something you see very often!

04-10-2017, 05:33 PM	#12
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Two really nice images, love the second one.