Thursday, March 1, 2012

Bucket List: A Bald Eagle in Siletz Bay 2.19.12

There is a place in Lincoln City tucked in the middle of sea side houses where the Siletz Bay moves in and out over the driftwood covered beach. I go to this place every time I visit Lincoln City and I am never disappointed. One of the best parts of this area is the amazing wildlife that I see each time. In past visits I have seen cranes and various sea birds, as well as seals. This time I was lucky to see a bald eagle and even more amazing to capture a few photos.

My dad has a background with birds of prey and his passion has led me to be fascinated with these amazing animals. Photographing a bald eagle has been on my bucket list for a while now and I felt privileged to get this opportunity. I noticed a larger bird flying with the seagulls and being pestered by them. When the larger bird landed I was shocked to see it was a bald eagle. Despite the wind and my telephoto lens being a difficult combination, I feel accomplished to have got this shot before the eagle flew away.

I am pretty pleased with these images, what do you think?

Settings: ISO 200, 250mm, ss1/640, f/7.1 (full manual, sunlight wb)

I could not resist taking the above photo and cropping it.
I love the texture of his or her feathers!

I think he was checking out the lady with the camera :o)!
Settings: ISO 200, 250mm, ss1/640, f/7.1 (full manual, sunlight wb)

And the cropped close up...
"It's a great event to get outside and enjoy nature. I find it very exciting no matter how many times I see bald eagles." - Karen Armstrong


 

13 comments:

  1. I love the close up...so crisp and sharp. Such a majestic bird.

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  2. What a great find! I miss seeing Bald Eagles. Such an amazing bird to look at.

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  3. Wonderful photos.

    Regards and best wishes

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  4. Wow! Great captures. I love the one where he is looking right at you!

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  5. Love these photos!! Excellent captures! So grateful I stopped by!

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  6. There is just something so magnificent about these birds - I have only just seen my first one a little over a year ago. And although he was too far away to get a really good photo it was the most incredible feeling to have seen it!

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  7. Beautiful! Its still on my list to get a "decent" shot to where you can tell what it is. You have fantastic photos I love them!

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  8. I want to get a shot of an eagle so bad....I am still hoping....

    He does look like he is checking you out....Great photo.

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  9. what amazing moments to capture and kuddos to you for getting a shot with the bird looking straight into the lens - I always love getting shots like that of wildlife.

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  10. I think you did an amazing job, and looks as if this lovely bird was also "photographing " you with his eyes. what a great opportunity to get this shot

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  11. Good for you- I would be proud of these shots!

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