Bald Eagle: Lifting Off

I know it is not easy, Wendi, but thank you for putting it that way. I have so many image files of bald eagles, so I am always looking for something different, like this one. Thank you Wendi.

I do have the gear, and I was definitely lucky yesterday when I captured this. I am glad you like the photo, and I hope I live up to this great comment. Thank you butcher2.

I was waiting and waiting for this one Michelle, but I came very close to missing it. I wish that I had stopped the aperture down one more stop, for a little bit more dof. Thank you for your great comment.

Thank you, Trudi. Much appreciated. Each time I go out shooting now, I try to find something different. I mean how many eagle shots can I upload, anyway?

I am so glad you think so, Brandie1. No matter how many times I see scenes like this, they are still magical to me. Thank you.

When eagles take off, Anthea, they jump and begin moving their wings all in one motion. His legs are outstretched from the kick, revealing those deadly talons with which eagles kill their prey. Thank you for another lovely comment, Anthea.

Thank you very much. I am glad you commented.

Thank you, Kevin. I wish I had set the camera for just a bit more dof, for even more detail.

Thank you, elphonline. I appreciate your comment.

Thank you, Jesika. I am happy you think so.

Thank you, Victor.

Thanks Grumpy.

Thank you very much for commenting. I am glad you like it.

Thank you, Helmut.

The talons look pretty deadly, don’t they? Thank you for commenting on this one. I am glad you like it, David & Trena.

Thank you, Joni. As I said in a previous reply, I wish I had stopped down the camera just a bit more for even more detail. Thank you for commenting, Joni.

They are very powerful creatures, Beve…I like this image for all the qualities you name. Thank you for a great comment.

Thank you, Eva. I appreciate your comment.

Thank you so much for the great comment. I am very happy that you like this one.

Welcome to the bald eagle fan club, Todd, and thank you for commenting on this one. I hope you get some great shots in the summer.

I really appreciate your comment, Gigi. Thank you.

Thank you, Elaine.

Thank you so much, bdazzled. I am really happy you like this image.

I set out yesterday looking for eagles, Marvin. I came across this guy standing on a rock on the beach just minutes from my house. I had the shot I was looking for in less than a half hour. I knew I could not do better, and sure enough I didn’t even though I was out for hours. Thank for the comment and fave.

Thank you, Amy. I never tire of watching bald eagles. I captured many pictures of this one while he moved about this little island of kelp in a shallow bay, but I was waiting for that moment when he lifted off. I was happy to capture the event. The D300 is very good at these kind of photos. Thanks again, Amy.

Well this is a very nice compliment, Tomas. Thank you.

Thank you, Linifer. I am always happy to receive your comments.

Thank you, Catherine. They are indeed amazing birds. I hope the photo did this one justice.

Thank you, Kirk. I went out looking for eagles and found this guy on Sunday afternoon less than five minutes from my door.

Thank you, Kathy.

Actually balance on the log, the lens and camera was not much different than on the tripod, except that I did not have as much mobility as would have on the tripod. So it worked out well. While this is the best shot, I did get some other good ones too. Thank you for your comment, Janet…they are always much appreciated.

There is quite a look on this bird, for sure, Victoria. Perhaps I should try to crop it and blow it back up to capture the wonderful “look in his eye”. Thank you for the great comment.

Thank you very much, Deanne.

Thank you so much, Jens. I am happy that you like this photo.

Thank you, Ilpo.

Thank you Steven.

Wow Deb, what an exciting comment, and wonderful compliment. I am very appreciative. Thank you.

Thank you, PinkPix.

Thank you, Antonio. I got very lucky with this one.

Thank you so much, Glenda.

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

Wow, wonderful comment, Craig. I hope your words don’t go my already swelled head. Thank you very much for a great compliment.

Thank you laurav.

Thank you, Mariann, for the comment and fav.

Thank you, Dave…This is quite a compliment.

Thank you again, Antanas. I really appreciate your comment.

Oh that is wonderful, rosiczka. Thank you.

I miss lots, Donna, because we get so many. I am glad you like it, and that you commented. I always enjoy your comments.

And great comment, too, jdmphotography…very much appreciated.

Oh thank you very much, Gail. With all the great eagle shots you have uploaded on RB, this means a lot.

Thank you, Ronnie.

Thank you, Kelly. This image has been very well received by you and many others.

Thank you GerryMac.

Thank you, Gene.

No, you don’t, but ego being what it is, I accept your compliment just as if it was the first one. Thank you, S. I love your comment and its humor.

Thank you, Steve, but this was not exactly hand held. I rested the lens on a rock, which acted very much like a tripod.

This has been a very popular piece for me here on RB. Thank you very much Tamara for your comments and compliments.

Thank you for such a wonderful compliment. Keep trying. So much of wildlife photography has to do with being in the right place at the right time.

Thank you again, Louise.