Bald Eagle: Mature Adult on the Beach

David Friederich

Bald Eagle: Mature Adult on the Beach

This image was captured on the beach of the east coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, very close to my home. Bald eagles are thriving here. Frequently on my way to work I can count 10 to 15 birds. This one posed very nicely for me.

Captured with a Nikon D300, Nikkor 600 mm f4 lens with 1:4 teleconverter (840 mm), ISO 400, f6.3, 1/640s. Cropped, color corrected, and sharpened in PS CS4.

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Bald Eagle:  Mature Adult on the Beach by David Friederich
Bald Eagle:  Mature Adult on the Beach by David Friederich
  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Instant fav….awesome capture David…love his stern look!! Bravo :)

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you so much, Donna, for the comment, and the fav. Bald eagles always seem to look stern.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    OH ,,,a beauty David!! Wow!! A fave 4 me!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Gail. I appreciate the comment and fave.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Nice shot!!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Tara.

  • lanebrain photography

    lanebrain phot...

    Fantastic capture David! They are fun to shoot! Well done!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Yes, Lanebrain, they are fun to shoot. Thank you for commenting.

  • Kimberly Peers

    Kimberly Peers

    Wonderful! Great Capture…..

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Kimberly.

  • Anthea  Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Oh this is awesome…looks like he is just posing there for you David…this is so close that you feel that he is a good friend of yours :) Another beauty.

  • David Friederich replied

    He certainly was cooperative, Anthea. The close up brings a kind of intimacy that is not usual in my images of eagles. Thank you, Anthea.

  • linifer

    linifer

    Great shot! Must be fantastic to see them so regularly :))

  • David Friederich replied

    It is fantastic, linifer. I feel very fortunate to have them so close and so plentiful. Just a couple of hundred metres from my place is a eagle nest. A chick hatched just days ago. I hear his loud call when I go outside, as he demands to be fed. Thank you for this comment, Linifer.

  • jesika

    jesika

    David, you have spoiled my morning. You see 10 to 15 Bald Eagles on your way to work!!! I’ve never seen a single one. Just NOT FAIR. Sulks in silence…LOL
    Seriously, this is a superb shot, just what I would expect from you, there is so much detail and clarity.
    jx

  • David Friederich replied

    I just re-read my narrative, Jesika….A little hyperbole in my enthusiasm. I will change the text. More accurately it should read, “I can see as many as 10-15 eagles on my way to work. Invariably I see 3 or 4.” I hope that helps to reduce your sulks :)))). Thank you for commenting. I do feel very blessed to see and to hear these remarkable creatures. Their piercing cry touches one’s soul, and is iconic here on Canada’s west coast.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Such a beautiful and majestic bird !! lovely capture

  • David Friederich replied

    They are very majestic, Trudi. I am glad I capture that in this image. Thank you.

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    great shot of this majestic bird!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, bobby.

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Wow!! He is majestic, I am envious, great shot David!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Marvin….:))) I am envious of the many great opportunities you get with hawks and night herons. If I see a hawk, which is not often, I have a terrible time getting close enough for a good shot.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely pose, well done

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Antanas.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    OMG what a sight, This has to be my favorite.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much for commenting, mrcoradour.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Yes, perfect post …he is such a beauty, you have done him great justice David!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Joni. I am glad you think that.

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes

    this is another of your beautiful shots, d! since i, too, suffer from eagle deprivation, i’ve started to keep chris ewing’s tip, an eagle cam from BC, on my task bar. it’s @ the hancock wildlife channel web site. pretty darned amazing. the view, nornby island 2, is so close you can clearly see two eggs when she gets up to fluff her pillows. the cams also have audio.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much Victoria. A year ago I met David Hancock at a bald eagle symposium here in Campbell River. I bought one of his books. You just reminded me to check his webcam on Hornby Island. Wow, I can’t wait to look. Thanks again.

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    OUTSTANDING WORK, DEAR DAVID
    IMPRESSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY!

  • David Friederich replied

    Oh thank you so much, Nira. I always love your very encouraging comments.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    TERRIFIC AND MIND BLOWINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! David this is a exceptional capture

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you so much, Sandra. This is a wonderful compliment.

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Gorgeous capture. I love these magnificent birds.

  • David Friederich replied

    They are fantastic, for sure, Teresa. Thank you so much for commenting.

  • Bonnie Pelton

    Bonnie Pelton

    AWESOME CAPTURE !!! WOW CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURE ! :)

  • David Friederich replied

    I didn’t know until I read you comment, Bonnie. Thank you. That’s awesome.

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Awesome capture, excellent work.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you Lisa. I really appreciate your comment.

  • David George

    David George

    One word, Awesome work David.

  • David Friederich replied

    David, your comments are always special to me. Thank you.

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar

    A W E S O M E! Nice details.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Janet, your comments are always valuable. Thank you for this one.

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    What a beauty! Excellent capture.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Bunny.

  • conilouz

    conilouz

    Excellent! Love all the detail

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you….I love that you commented.

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    wow! David this boy is gorgeous!!! One of the things i love about the island! Still hoping to capture one or two shots here of bald eagles down near the river.. keep your fingers crossed. still trying to figure out this new lay out so i’m way behind and having trouble finding all the new work.. ugh

  • David Friederich replied

    You’ll figure it out, Kelly…I know you. Always love your comments. Thank you for this one.

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    lol yep eventually i will. this new way just seems so much more mundane lol i liked the old way of looking through new works lol.

  • Tim DeVore

    Tim DeVore

    Awesome capture on this! Such majestic creatures, beautiful color and contrast☺

    †Tim†

  • David Friederich replied

    Great comment Tim. I am very appreciative. Thank you.

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Beautiful photograph David, the details and colours are outstanding. I like it!
    Great capture. – Peter

  • David Friederich replied

    I am really happy that you like this one and that you commented. Thank you, Peter.

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Congrats on the feature! Great image:))

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Ann.

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen

    Great capture! Congratulations!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Ritva.

  • van049

    van049

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xx

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Linda Bianic

    Linda Bianic

    Fantastic shot ,,, lucky you to have these spectacular creatures so closeathoand,, congrats!!!

  • David Friederich replied

    I am always grateful to live where these beautiful birds are plentiful. Thank you for commenting, Linda.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    stunning capture! wow

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Elaine.

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    wow..fantastic shot

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you very much, Cheryl.

  • digitalpoetry

    digitalpoetry

    Beautiful capture what a symbol of freedom.

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, digitalpoetry.

  • Meike

    Meike

    Incredible capture ;))! Wonderful!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Meike. Sorry for my delayed reply.

  • Susan  Hundy

    Susan Hundy

    Dear David…........love your bird and how nice to have it in your backyard or near…........... I have Kangaroo’s would you like a picture one day… artcolouno2 …susan hundy

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, Susan. I hope that I will be able to photograph kangaroos one day, but would love to see your images of them. Yes, I am fortunate to be able to witness and photograph bald eagles.

  • AlieW

    AlieW

    AMAZING SHOT!!

  • David Friederich replied

    Thank you, AlieW.

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