Chilkat Eagles

NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
edited November 4, 2011 in Wildlife
I went to Chilkat this past weekend to beat the rush of the Eagle Festival. I've wanted to go there for several years and finally did it this year. Bunch o birds to be sure. The weather/lighting was pretty bad. I highly recommend the trip for anyone who loves eagles.

All shot with D7000, 200-400VR w/1.4x TC, Bushhawk supported on monopod.
All shot at 1/1000, f5.6, ISO varied from 1600 to 6400

Start out with the requisite soaring eagle.

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And of course an eagle on a stick.

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This juvy was pretty accomodating.

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There was some thievery going on.

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And some turmoil.

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Lots of flight school.

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Spectator sports.

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And I finally got an image of a magpie...

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Dan

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Comments

  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited November 1, 2011
    Fabulous set, Dan. Some day I want to shoot eagles in Alaska. I'd always heard Homer was the place to go, but it looks like Homer has nothing on Chilkat. And congrats on your "magpie shot". Eagles and bears -- it just doesn't get any better than that. nod.gif
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  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2011
    The series is great. I especially like #2, because he looks like he's saying "I've got eyes in the back of my head and I see you shooting me! " thumb.gif

    :D Don
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2011
    Thanks for the comments. Yeah I like the one where he's looking over his back too. It was definately a target rich environment.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2011
    Marvelous set of captures. clap.gif

    I am amzed at the quality of the images we are getting at ISOs we would never have used just a few years ago.
    Harry
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  • NorthernFocusNorthernFocus Registered Users Posts: 1,347 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2011
    Thanks, Harry. Yes I'm having to re-train my mind to utilize the higher ISO settings that the D7000 is capable of.
    Dan

    My Photo Gallery:Northern Focus Photography
    I wish I was half the man that my dog thinks I am...
  • leilanimrleilanimr Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2011
    Truly amazing series! You mentioned the lighting/weather wasn't ideal, sure didn't seem to affect your great shots.
    Leilani M Ramsey
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  • korandokekorandoke Registered Users Posts: 517 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2011
    it better work
    Best regards,
    Korandoke
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