Angle of Attack

I love watching an eagle when he sees something for dinner, how they position themselves, approach their target, and maneuver into position.
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 100

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/GpEx​4q IMG_1545 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 125

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/GiNs​ns IMG_1555 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/GrXG​rM IMG_1558 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 250

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FwuU​Nm IMG_1566 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 200

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FwuQ​Vm IMG_1581 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 400

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/GiNc​x7 IMG_1583 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 160

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/FwFc​yz IMG_1644 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 125

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/Gm7F​ti IMG_1660 Bald Eagle on Target by Ian Murray, on Flickr

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CDMOOSE wrote in post #17979823
A very nicely shot series, Ian.

Nighthound wrote in post #17979974
Excellent series Ian.

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #17979998
Awesome!

budcam wrote in post #17980059
Great series Ian.

2n10 wrote in post #17980070
Excellent sequence shots Ian.

Peter2516 wrote in post #17980455
Awesome set Ian.

Red Dexs wrote in post #17980516
Well done Ian, what was it after?

Alveric wrote in post #17980460
But, did it get the prey?

Thanks very much folks. Yes, he picked up something gooey from the shoreline

Canon EOS 1D X • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM @700mm • 1/1250 • f/5.6 • ISO 1600

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/GrbH​nW IMG_1702 by Ian Murray, on Flickr

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CaptBob wrote in post #17980594
Very nice, I get that same look when Laurie serves dinner. I am not as graceful

Haha, OK Bob! Thanks much.

Crimzon wrote in post #17980739
Really nice set.

Thanks Trevor.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #17981031
Very nice series.

Many thanks for commenting Kim.

ardeekay wrote in post #17981320
I feel like I just watched MIDWAY again! One of my favorite movies and enjoyed this just as much. Well done, Ian.

Thanks Rog, much appreciated.

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