Returning to the Nest

David Friederich

Returning to the Nest

I was watching a bald eagle nest in Ladner, BC, Canada, which is just south of Vancouver. The adults were coming and going at intervals. This image shows the female returning to the nest, and just about to land on a branch. The nest is to the right of the picture. The image was captured using a Nikon D2Xs camera with a 600mm lens and 1.4 teleconverter mounted on a tripod.

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Returning to the Nest by David Friederich
Returning to the Nest by David Friederich
  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Awesome details and wonderful timing! Magnificent bird and capture!

  • HOWARD S. TAYLOR

    HOWARD S. TAYLOR

    AMAZING SHOT!!!!

  • Rita H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Such an awesome shot you captured.

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    this is truly an amazing, what a great experience to have been able to capture this.

  • mmills3080

    mmills3080

    Incredible! stroight to my favorites!

  • RichImage

    RichImage

    What a magnificent image….congratulations on this capture…

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Sweet shot!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    This one’s wonderful! She’s got a gullet-ful of goop for the kids; they’re good providors.

  • fromtheheart

    fromtheheart

    “simply amazing shot” great job!

  • dzf1z1

    dzf1z1

    Wow. Amazing! I have some eagle shots, but they don’t compare to this one. Thanks for displaying!

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Excellent details in this. That face/claws are rockin good. Congrats on being a feature today..

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you. It is exciting being featured. This is one of my favourite pics, that seems to be quite popular, and was the subject of my first sale (only sale!) on RedBubble.

  • Paulo van Breugel

    Paulo van Breugel

    Unbelievable, woh! Great timing, good colours good, sharp… I wish I had the opportunity to see an eagle like that (and yes, to take a picture like that would be a huge bonus :-)

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Very nice capture. I love these birds, and we are so blessed by their company!
    They are graceful & full of elegance.

  • 4spotmore

    4spotmore

    Thought you would need an excellent camera to capture a picture of that magnificent bird.
    We have Wedge Tail Eagles here in Australia. I will try to photograph them when I see them next
    at my Daughter & Son-in-Laws grazing property in Central Queensland. They can’t be trusted
    around young calves, & they have learned not to have known nesting sites & calving mothers
    in the same paddock. I guess the same would be applied to the bald eagle.

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    Amazing capture!!

  • GaryGlass

    GaryGlass

    Great timing on this image

  • David Friederich replied

    Yes, Gary, timing was pretty much everything in this one. Thank you.

  • Katariina Lonnakko

    Katariina Lonn...

    Wow! Amazing, love it.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you Karariina.

  • Daniel Doyle

    Daniel Doyle

    Fabulous shot, I enjoy all Eagle shots, thanks for sharing.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you so much. Eagles are one of my favourite subjects.

  • Scott Ward

    Scott Ward

    Awesome shot! Very nice job on this one.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Scott.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Awsome timing, fantastic capture David.

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    Thank you, Amarica. This has been my most successful picture since I became serious about nature photography. Many viewers have similar comments. I was very lucky that day, which is such a major part of wildlife photography. I appreciate your comment.

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    WOW That Has Got To Be The Best Photograph Of A Eagle I Have Ever Seen So Detailed And Clear Just Amazing I Hope One Day To Get One This Good .. Very Beautiful Job

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you KristaLynn. I wish I could say that every pic I have taken of a bald eagle was as good as this one. Sometimes skill, technology, and luck all come together as they did for me on this day.

  • Julene Mendenhall

    Julene Mendenhall

    WOW!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you Julene.

  • jsjones

    jsjones

    Fantastic, David. Really really really fantastic! Fresh, active, dynamic, and very much not typical for the bald eagle subject! Great composition!

    janson, with a dash of envy!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you so much Janson for the very nice comment. I take lots of eagle shots. This one is my best, for sure. I haven’t been able to equal it yet, but I am working at that.

  • linaji

    linaji

    I missed this one.. now that I am making a row of favs from your work.. do you know I and Phil Davies.. started our Bumble/honey bee group? I know you have some honey bee shots.. will you join? xox

  • David Friederich replied

    Count me in, Linaji.

  • Bill Stephens

    Bill Stephens

    David, this shot is incredible. You know, it takes being there again and again to get good shots. All the shots we missed, huh?
    My hat is off to you brother.

  • David Friederich replied

    Bill, your work is so astounding, so inspirational to me as a growing nature photographer, I am completely flattered and proud that you honour me with your comment. Yes, there are hundreds of missed ones to get one like this, and this is one of my best ever. Thank you.

  • Bill Stephens

    Bill Stephens

    Well David, that shot is a one-in-a lifetime. i have chased eagles all over the place and I know how difficult it is. I am packing to head out for 10 days into the wild again. I am heading to a place I can’t even take good equipment for fear of returning without it. I almost didn’t make it back myself once. It’s more for the adventure and solitude.

  • Diane Rodriguez

    Diane Rodriguez

    This is unbelievable timing and a magnificent capture. Just Awesome.

  • David Friederich replied

    This is probably my most successful image since joining RB. I am glad you like it. Thank you for your comment.

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    enjoy your wildlife shots! very much. they have reached higher level.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much. Your comment means a lot to me.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Congratulations on your feature of this wonderful photograph

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you Sandra. Very nice of you to extend your congrats. Much appreciated.

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    Wow!!!! My heart nearly jumped out of my chest on seeing this fantastic shot.

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    This is a wonderful capture of a wonderful bird, I love it. :)

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    Thank you. I am glad you like it.

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Outstanding!

  • David Friederich replied

    My most popular pic! Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate your interest.

  • Tamara Bobst

    Tamara Bobst

    Amazing

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Tamara.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow fantastic capture!!

  • David Friederich replied

    One of my best….and certainly the most popular. Thank you Lu.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Fantastic capture…great shot!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Ana.

  • jesika

    jesika

    I don’t know how I missed this. Neither do I know what to say, so I’ll just favourite it.
    jesika

  • David Friederich replied

    Jesika, I only just now discovered your comment. I don’t know how I missed your comment on the picture you missed. Thank you for favouriting. This is my most popular image on RB in terms of total views, comments, and favouritings. It has been featured three times.

  • Beatriz Cruz

    Beatriz Cruz

    This looks amazing,Wonderful capture!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Beatriz.

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    cant beat this one….......what a one time shot…......i do love it and i do hope you sell many and many of these….......have a great wonderful day

  • David Friederich replied

    Well thank you so very much. I am glad you dropped by.

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great capture !!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Helmutk. I am glad you were able to see this image, and to comment.

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    awesome shot you captured here

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, David.

  • Richard Allen

    Richard Allen

    Stunning image and so very well captured.

    The image is so clear and sharp; wonderful, so powerful. :)

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Richard. Sometimes everything just works, as it did on this day.

  • OurKev

    OurKev

    Oooo…that is eyecatching! Perfectly caught. Smashing image.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you for commenting, OurKev.

  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford

    Wow…what a great capture, well done!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Steve. The nest is just out of view to the right. Both parents had left the single nestling. So I just hung around shooting “baby” for about an hour, when they suddenly returned at the same time. I didn’t know which one to focus on, but I tracked the female into this branch shooting continuously until she landed. I picked the right bird. The male went to the other side of the tree. This was the best shot in the sequence.

  • Dave Corn

    Dave Corn

    Absolutely Awesome!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Dave. I appreciate your comment.

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Man, this is just awesome. Well done.

  • David Friederich replied

    Well Steve, this is my most popular work by far. The most favouritings, features, and more than twice as many views as the next work. I wish I could say that I was as “good as this” every day. I’m not, but I am working on it. Thank you very much for commenting and adding me to your watchlist.

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    What a shot, Nice One!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Tim. I really appreciate your comment.

  • JudithE

    JudithE

    How great is this? wow!

  • David Friederich replied

    Oh dear, I am sorry, but I missed your comment somehow, 10 days ago. Thank you very much.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Wow, this is absolutely awesome!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Lyn. This is my most popular picture since joining RB last May.

  • Byrom

    Byrom

    Too good for words! Awesome seems inadequate as an adjective.
    Well done

  • David Friederich replied

    What a great comment! Thank you so much, Byrom.

  • PaulAlbert

    PaulAlbert

    My hat tips to you, what a wonderful moment captured ! I have no choice but to favorite this moment my best complementary remark, I wish it were mine! paul

  • David Friederich replied

    This is a wonderful comment, Paul. I truly appreciate what you have to say. Thank you.

  • lcbirder

    lcbirder

    What a shote. Congratulations. Elsa

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Elsa. I really appreciate your comment.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Antanas.

  • peaceofthenorth

    peaceofthenorth

    David you got this eagle photography thing down to a science …you might think my aurora photos are cool but man I am in awe of these photos of yours …DUDE YOU ROCK THE NEST MAN

  • David Friederich replied

    I do think your Aurora photos are cool, Steve, and all the images I have seen of the Peace. You are a wonderful photographer. I am glad you are impressed by my eagle photography.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fabulous capture! wow

  • David Friederich replied

    One of my favourites, Elaine, and leads all my images on RB for number of views. Thank you.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    amazing:)

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    INCREDIBLE!!!!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Lorilee.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Your timing just blows my mind, how perfect is that ! David this is phenomenal !

  • David Friederich replied

    I made this picture almost two years ago. It is one of my most popular photographs. Thank you, Sandra.

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Brilliant mate, I love this capture, the wings are in a perfect position to freeze this, perfect timing mate, well done! :)

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Adam. This is one of the most popular images in my portfolio.

  • laureenr

    laureenr

    This is the most incredible shot. Just takes my breath away. Simply beautiful David.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Laureen.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    love this capture – wonderful timing. Best of luck in the avatar challenge. Cheers, S.

  • David Friederich replied

    Oh I am very happy that you commented, and I hope this image does well. It is the second most popular image in my portfolio of RB. Thank you so much.

  • Tomas Abreu

    Tomas Abreu

    Amazing capture, one of the best, if not THE best, I’ve seen.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you for this great compliment, Tomas.

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