Eagles and Herrons (Great Blue)

[AJ Montgomery]

Today I went to Seabeck, WA. Eagles in abundance and weather poor to moderate. It wasn't the best day to be had at Seabeck, however, I did manage some decent shots. Here are a few of the better ones:

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8605.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/4000"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 14:11:34
Shutter Speed Value = 11.97 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8539.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/320"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 11:52:02
Shutter Speed Value = 8.32 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8545.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/1000"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 12:04:52
Shutter Speed Value = 9.97 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8595.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/400"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 12:20:57
Shutter Speed Value = 8.64 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8652.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/640"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 14:40:59
Shutter Speed Value = 9.32 TV
Aperture Value = 6 AV
Exposure Bias Value = +0.67EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 560mm


http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8578.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/500"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 12:09:59
Shutter Speed Value = 8.97 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/albums/seabeck_062205/IMG_8580.sized.jpg

Model = Canon EOS 20D
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Date Time Original = 2005-06-22 12:10:00
Shutter Speed Value = 10.64 TV
Aperture Value = 4.97 AV
Exposure Bias Value = 0EV
Metering Mode = Partial
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm

[Paul A]

Wow, nice shots.

[Tom W]

Great shots - great composition.

[Bald Eagle]

All i can say, Is WOW, Fantastic pictures of the Eagles. great captures. all of them are awesome.

[CyberDyneSystems]

AJ,. I envy bothyour proximity and your ability with these magnificent creatures!

Wonderfull!

[cfcRebel]

Wow, another amazing series AJ!

[jimtfoto]

Super shots ... great capture in the 2nd shot of the Bald Eagle.
cheers,
jim

[cmM]

#2 is amazing. That stretch http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif

[five-o]

Great shots. #2 is my favorite. Wish we had Eagles here. The Heron pics almost look like paintings. Beautiful bird.

[dsze]

Yes, #2 is incredible, perfect timing.

-daniel

[lomond]

Great shots AJ, every one of them.
My favourites are the first Eagle shot and both Great Blues.

Thanks for taking the time to include the EXIF detail.

[Leorooster]

Great shots. Love them all.

[birch]

For a poor day you got great shots!

[paulhillion]

Love photo number 4, really great shot!

Were you using a tripod/monopod on any of the shots out of interest?

Thanks.

[Michaelmjc]

You got some really great shots there!

[AJ Montgomery]

Thanks to all who looked and commented. I appreciate your kind words. For me, this display of wild nature is awesome and I am glad to be able to photograph it.

Love photo number 4, really great shot!
Were you using a tripod/monopod on any of the shots out of interest?
Thanks.

Paul, thank you too! As for your question, all were from a trip. The flight shots were taken while panning with the birds flight.

[Lucky Forward]

Beautiful! Shows that you don't always need the golden light of the "magic hour" to get great photographs.

[AJ Montgomery]

Beautiful! Shows that you don't always need the golden light of the "magic hour" to get great photographs.
You just have to be lucky! Well, being there in the morning helps too! Thanks for looking!