My favorite eagle

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited November 8, 2006 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

The eagle at the Viera Wetlands has become my favorite eagle. Last year's model was a royal pain. It was not tolerant of humans and would fly off as soon as you approached. You had to shoot from your car window as soon as you saw it. This year the eagle has been in the same spot at the same time every day so far. He isn't bothered when you approach and set up your camera and tripod and will hang out for at least an hour on most days.
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Harry
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Superb ! i loved them great work as always !
    How you missed that dust spot headscratch.gif
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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    man id like to get a shot of those someday, you guys sure have a lot of birds in your area.

    what lenses do you use when you shoot birds from afar?
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Totally not fair!!! :pissed rolleyes1.gif

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    This is very different from anything I have seen before. I like it very much, Harry.thumb.gif
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    Superb ! i loved them great work as always !
    How you missed that dust spot headscratch.gif

    Thanks Awais. What "dust spot" ne_nau.gifheadscratch.gif

    :lol I edited the shot and resposted it after cloning out the dust spot.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Thanks Awais. What "dust spot" ne_nau.gifheadscratch.gif

    :lol I edited the shot and resposted it after cloning out the dust spot.

    But you still missed one :D
    :lol
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    But you still missed one :D
    :lol

    Yeah but you really have to look closely to see it and you should be looking at the eagle anyhow. rolleyes1.gif
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Yeah but you really have to look closely to see it and you should be looking at the eagle anyhow. rolleyes1.gif

    :D
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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    grwings.gif eat..great shots Harry
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  • Dick on ArubaDick on Aruba Registered Users Posts: 3,484 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Great series Harry! thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing.

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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Great eagle shots! clap.gif
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  • FabsFabs Registered Users Posts: 97 Big grins
    edited November 4, 2006
    Please, keep him trained :D


    He looks awesome!!!!!
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited November 4, 2006
    An outstanding study of one of my favorite birds. That bird's a keeper. nod.gif

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    mr peas wrote:
    man id like to get a shot of those someday, you guys sure have a lot of birds in your area.

    what lenses do you use when you shoot birds from afar?

    These were shot with the D2X and the 500mm F/4 lens with a 1.4 TC except for the last shot. The last shot was with the D200 and the 300mm F/4 and 1/4 TC.

    Come on down to the February wildlife shoot and you should have a shot at this one.
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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Awesome Harry, completely jealous thumb.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Totally not fair!!! :pissed rolleyes1.gif

    107833665-S.jpg

    This is very different from anything I have seen before. I like it very much, Harry.thumb.gif

    I like it too Ric. The problem is that the eagle usually only hangs out in that tree when she's completely backlit. There were two eagles in the tree when I started to get into position but the smaller one took off before I could get the shot. :cry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    dbaker1221 wrote:
    grwings.gif eat..great shots Harry

    Thank you kindly
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  • SeannaSeanna Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    He's quite a bird, Harry, well done again!
    I found a pair of Great Horned Owls that do the same thing, just sit there while you shoot away.

    Went to shoot them again yester eve and a guy saw me looking for them and told me where to find a pair of nested eagles. PM me and I'll pass along the locations if you want to shoot them.
  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Harry...
    I always enjoy your shoots. Absolutely beautiful.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Dick on Aruba wrote:
    Great series Harry! thumb.gif

    Thanks for sharing.

    Dick.

    Thanks Dick
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Great eagle shots! clap.gif

    Thank you Glenn
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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    Great series Harry, but #1 really rocks :ivar
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    kdog wrote:
    An outstanding study of one of my favorite birds. That bird's a keeper. nod.gif

    Regards,
    -joel

    Thanks Joel. I hope to keep her around for awhile.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    ehughes wrote:
    Awesome Harry, completely jealous thumb.gif

    Thanks Ed.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2006
    Seanna wrote:
    He's quite a bird, Harry, well done again!
    I found a pair of Great Horned Owls that do the same thing, just sit there while you shoot away.

    Went to shoot them again yester eve and a guy saw me looking for them and told me where to find a pair of nested eagles. PM me and I'll pass along the locations if you want to shoot them.

    Thanks Robin and PM is on its way.
    Harry
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  • jeff lapointjeff lapoint Registered Users Posts: 1,228 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Awesome series Harry, but #3 especially!! How long do this guys stick around for?
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  • chaberlackchaberlack Registered Users Posts: 56 Big grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Harry,

    Those are fantastic. The adult eagles in our area area are pretty jumpy and will not let you get close. Some of the juveniles, however, will let you walk up right near the tree and shoot them until they get bored with you and fly off. I wish it was the reverse but I will take what I can get.

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    Swartzy wrote:
    I always enjoy your shoots. Absolutely beautiful.

    That's good to hear. Thanks for stopping by.
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  • BIG BROTHERBIG BROTHER Registered Users Posts: 268 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    That eagle looks like he thinking here he comes again.

    Great series clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    BigAl wrote:
    Great series Harry, but #1 really rocks :ivar

    Thanks you Al. It's always easier whne you have a cooperative model. :D
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2006
    jeff lapoint wrote:
    Awesome series Harry, but #3 especially!! How long do this guys stick around for?

    Thanks Jeff. This eagle is just wonderful. the first time I had a good look at her she hung around for 4 hours and the last two times she stayed perched for over an hour each time. Folks were driving by, setting up tripods, etc and none of that bothered her. I'm sure her pattern will change once the nest is built and hopefully some eggs are laid.
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