Mr. Bald Eagle Gave a Visit...

[avdh20]

My wife and I just moved to Seattle a few weeks ago. We were visiting West Seattle today. We went to Alki beach and POW-this guy decides to fly right in front of us and perch himself up on this post. So I just happend to have my 20D with my 70-200L in hand. Well, here are the results. Coments welcome, of course.


http://img91.echo.cx/img91/3337/eagle1sig1bs.jpg

http://img253.echo.cx/img253/7610/eagle3sig2gj.jpg

[Mitcon]

Fantastic bird, love the in-flight shot.

[PhotosGuy]

Good 'catch'!

[gmaize]

Wow, the first photo is stunning. I also like how you accentuated the subject by changing the background color. Super sharp too.

Got any more??

--gmaize

[robertwgross]

In the third shot, is the eagle smoking a cigar?

---Bob Gross---

[Bald Eagle]

Great shots of my namesake, my favorite is the first. very impressive. great work.

[avdh20]

Thanks for all the comments!!!

In the third shot, is the eagle smoking a cigar?

---Bob Gross---

Nope, I think its a fish or something. He swooped down and got something out of the water then returned there to feast.

[ssim]

The flight picture is just awesome. They are all very good but that one just grabs you.

[Maureen Souza]

Wow...love those spontaneous photo-op moments. You did great with yours :):)

[LazyPhotographer]

#1 is really great, especially with the background..

[avdh20]

Thanks for the comments all!

[Ron Lacey]

Thanks for the comments all!

You can add mine to the list, excellent shots. Did you desaturate the background in the first one?

[Mannytkd]

Your photo's are awsome.....

#1 is really great, especially with the background..

[Leorooster]

Great shots of my namesake, my favorite is the first. very impressive. great work.

BaldEagle - I thought you have a visit to somewhere........;) ;)

Great shots, ADVH20.

[dancad]

Very nicely done. The eagle really has a majestic look in the first pic.

[queenbee288]

fantastic shots!

Char

[EOSAddict]

I can't see the attachmewnt - how frustating!¬¬

[cfcRebel]

Wow, fantanstic captures!
I like big birds and i cannot lie! :D

[CyberDyneSystems]

Wow.. NICE!
Perfect shots.. very well done. :)

[AJ Montgomery]

Great shots! Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and it's surrounding beauty! The eagles are becoming regulars around these parts. When and if you decide that you would like to see many more of them, I suggest that you consider a trip to Seabeck, just West of Bremerton. There are dozens in there and they are very active as the tide receeds.

Here is a link to see some in my gallery and since you are now a local, come check out www.nwphotographers.net !

Seabeck Eagles (http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/seabeck_062305)

[avdh20]

WoW, I just got home from a 12 hour day at work. I didnt expect that many replies or comments. I love this forum. Thank you all again for the comments. Its what us novice photographers like to hear to keep us going-very very appreciated.

You can add mine to the list, excellent shots. Did you desaturate the background in the first one?

Yes sir I did. I had the colors of the of the city back there and it just didnt look right.

Great shots! Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and it's surrounding beauty! The eagles are becoming regulars around these parts. When and if you decide that you would like to see many more of them, I suggest that you consider a trip to Seabeck, just West of Bremerton. There are dozens in there and they are very active as the tide receeds.

Here is a link to see some in my gallery and since you are now a local, come check out www.nwphotographers.net (http://www.nwphotographers.net/) !

Seabeck Eagles (http://www.kajmonty.com/gallery/seabeck_062305)

Mr. Montgomery-I will deffinetly have to go to this Seabeck that you are talking about. I love it up here. So so beautiful. I have actually have seen some of your work and liked it a lot. Ive been to your sight. Very nice pictures there. Thanks for the comments-Maybe ill run into you up here-AVDH20 Photography

[MadMesh]

how much do you want to sell me a TIFF file of the 1st pict =)

[sparker1]

Outstanding photos. Love the background in #1.

[avdh20]

how much do you want to sell me a TIFF file of the 1st pict =)

LOL. I would love to sell a copy, but I was an idiot and I was playing around the night before and left the camera in JPG mode instead of RAW. Plus that pic is croped a lot. The biggest pic that I have of it is only 1150X1200. I dont even think it would look good printed. Sorry about that. Let me know if you have any ideas of conversion.

[witchy]

Lovely shots!