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The Proud Moment (First Flight)

 
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May 23, 2007 17:48 |  #1

Here is my picture of the first Flight from the nest tree.

After 5 months of shooting I'm particuarly proud of this shot.

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May 23, 2007 17:50 |  #2

Great shot Gary. How far did he go...I remember one of the young one's here taking off the first time, boy did he look clumbsy....Nice one.


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May 23, 2007 17:50 |  #3

hTr wrote in post #3255541 (external link)
After 5 months of shooting I'm particuarly proud of this shot.


Wow!
After 5 months it looks like it was more than worth it.



So long and thanks for all the flash

  
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May 23, 2007 17:51 |  #4

kr88 wrote in post #3255553 (external link)
Great shot Gary. How far did he go...I remember one of the young one's here taking off the first time, boy did he look clumbsy....Nice one.

Thanks Keith

I think She hit every branch on the way down and went over 100 yards and landed in a field.


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May 23, 2007 17:52 |  #5

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Wow!
After 5 months it looks like it was more than worth it.

This is one of my wrap up shots thanks


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May 23, 2007 17:56 |  #6

hTr wrote in post #3255567 (external link)
This is one of my wrap up shots thanks

Iv been reading some of your other threads waiting for this, its very good.



So long and thanks for all the flash

  
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May 23, 2007 17:59 |  #7

Moppie wrote in post #3255584 (external link)
Iv been reading some of your other threads waiting for this, its very good.

Thank you very much

I really appreciate your kind words.


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May 23, 2007 18:01 |  #8

Great catch Gary. I'm still amazed at how fast they grow up.


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May 23, 2007 18:05 |  #9

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Great catch Gary. I'm still amazed at how fast they grow up.

Yep, it goes fast


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May 23, 2007 18:15 |  #10

WOW great shot! You must be feeling a little sad that they baby is growing up? I don't know alot about eagles but ...Will the baby come back one day and make her own babies in the same area?




  
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May 23, 2007 18:24 |  #11

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WOW great shot! You must be feeling a little sad that they baby is growing up? I don't know alot about eagles but ...Will the baby come back one day and make her own babies in the same area?

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No, and it would be 5 years before she would be ready


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May 23, 2007 19:10 as a reply to  @ hTr's post |  #12

Thanks for posting this series on the eagles; it's way better than any "reality" TV :)

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May 23, 2007 19:23 |  #13

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Thanks for posting this series on the eagles; it's way better than any "reality" TV :)

Michele

Thanks Michele

It is my pleasure


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May 23, 2007 19:31 |  #14

Outstanding capture and well composed image Gary.


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May 23, 2007 19:41 as a reply to  @ Reyno's post |  #15

Congrats on capturing this special moment Gary, I have enjoyed your series on this family! Any idea what project you are taking up next?


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