Birds of Prey at Play

Birds of Prey at Play · 06:03 PM

Since I posted my flying rats I thought I would post my shots of birds of prey. I caught this sequence on a dark cloudy day at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge while off during the Holidays....I was using my M*300. I waited for at least hour for them to move and man did they....Sure wish I had a Bigma......

Igilligan · 01-07-2009, 06:14 PM

That last one is so good... I wish you had your bigma too.

LaRee · 01-07-2009, 07:51 PM

I envy you the opportunity to see these eagles in the wild. They are such majestic birds. I saw one spec of one at a distance flying when I was on Catalina Island once. I was on a back country tour and had my bigma, but the eagle never came within range. It still made chills go up my spine to see it soar.

It is funny to watch these big birds on each others back. I was watching a pair of ospreys doing the back stand just the other day.
Thanks for sharing Charlie.

sawtooth235 · 01-07-2009, 08:36 PM

E S Charlie,

I know how you feel about wanting the "Bigma". It never fails that when I see something like this all I have is 200mm in the bag (if I have the bag at all). You did very well utilizing what you had though. The only eagle shots I have are of the captive ones at a zoo.

Eagles are so beautiful in the wild.

Ray

Damn Brit · 01-07-2009, 10:59 PM

Great work again.

roentarre · 01-08-2009, 01:49 AM

I would not even dream to see birds like this. Not to even mention to capture this on camera

Bramela · 01-08-2009, 01:58 AM

Great capture. Thay truly are magnificent birds. Well done!

Eastern Shore Charlie · 01-08-2009, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

That last one is so good... I wish you had your bigma too.

I want that to be my next lens....after I sell some of the others I hope....

Originally posted by LaRee

I envy you the opportunity to see these eagles in the wild. They are such majestic birds. I saw one spec of one at a distance flying when I was on Catalina Island once. I was on a back country tour and had my bigma, but the eagle never came within range. It still made chills go up my spine to see it soar.

It is funny to watch these big birds on each others back. I was watching a pair of ospreys doing the back stand just the other day.
Thanks for sharing Charlie.

They are plain awesome to watch what a majestic bird. Thanks...

Originally posted by sawtooth235

E S Charlie,

I know how you feel about wanting the "Bigma". It never fails that when I see something like this all I have is 200mm in the bag (if I have the bag at all). You did very well utilizing what you had though. The only eagle shots I have are of the captive ones at a zoo.

Eagles are so beautiful in the wild.

Ray

I see they are coming around here more so it is exciting to try and catch them....

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Great work again.

Thanks

Originally posted by roentarre

I would not even dream to see birds like this. Not to even mention to capture this on camera

Me either...i did tell them thanks

gawan · 01-08-2009, 05:52 AM

Well done, you should maybe rename your self as Eagle Shore Charlie..

Eastern Shore Charlie · 01-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Well done, you should maybe rename your self as Eagle Shore Charlie..

Hum...Eagle Shore Charlie I like it ...it has pizzaz

PentaxPZ · 01-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Amazing shot....

my brothers to-be farther-in-law has a bigma and says it aint all that!
I cant say from experience.

daacon · 01-10-2009, 06:27 AM

Great series Charlie - I have a Bigma wish I had some eagles to capture.

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01-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
Igilligan Guest	What a great series That last one is so good... I wish you had your bigma too.

01-08-2009, 05:52 AM	#9
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Well done, you should maybe rename your self as Eagle Shore Charlie.. Last edited by gawan; 01-08-2009 at 05:06 PM. Reason: added smiley

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01-07-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	I envy you the opportunity to see these eagles in the wild. They are such majestic birds. I saw one spec of one at a distance flying when I was on Catalina Island once. I was on a back country tour and had my bigma, but the eagle never came within range. It still made chills go up my spine to see it soar. It is funny to watch these big birds on each others back. I was watching a pair of ospreys doing the back stand just the other day. Thanks for sharing Charlie.

01-07-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	E S Charlie, I know how you feel about wanting the "Bigma". It never fails that when I see something like this all I have is 200mm in the bag (if I have the bag at all). You did very well utilizing what you had though. The only eagle shots I have are of the captive ones at a zoo. Eagles are so beautiful in the wild. Ray

01-08-2009, 01:49 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I would not even dream to see birds like this. Not to even mention to capture this on camera

01-08-2009, 01:58 AM	#7
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Great capture. Thay truly are magnificent birds. Well done!

01-08-2009, 02:47 AM	#8
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822 Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan That last one is so good... I wish you had your bigma too. I want that to be my next lens....after I sell some of the others I hope.... Originally posted by LaRee I envy you the opportunity to see these eagles in the wild. They are such majestic birds. I saw one spec of one at a distance flying when I was on Catalina Island once. I was on a back country tour and had my bigma, but the eagle never came within range. It still made chills go up my spine to see it soar. It is funny to watch these big birds on each others back. I was watching a pair of ospreys doing the back stand just the other day. Thanks for sharing Charlie. They are plain awesome to watch what a majestic bird. Thanks... Originally posted by sawtooth235 E S Charlie, I know how you feel about wanting the "Bigma". It never fails that when I see something like this all I have is 200mm in the bag (if I have the bag at all). You did very well utilizing what you had though. The only eagle shots I have are of the captive ones at a zoo. Eagles are so beautiful in the wild. Ray I see they are coming around here more so it is exciting to try and catch them.... Originally posted by Damn Brit Great work again. Thanks Originally posted by roentarre I would not even dream to see birds like this. Not to even mention to capture this on camera Me either...i did tell them thanks

01-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822 Original Poster	Originally posted by gawan Well done, you should maybe rename your self as Eagle Shore Charlie.. Hum...Eagle Shore Charlie I like it ...it has pizzaz

01-09-2009, 03:11 PM	#11
PentaxPZ Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Camborne, Cornwall, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Amazing shot.... my brothers to-be farther-in-law has a bigma and says it aint all that! I cant say from experience.

01-10-2009, 06:27 AM	#12
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great series Charlie - I have a Bigma wish I had some eagles to capture.