Birds of prey.

[mn shutterbug]

These are from my first day out of town with my new camera. I realize the eagle shot isn't very sharp, but give me a break. This was my first shot at a flying bird. I was just happy with the capture. On the way back to town I drove the gravel roads and found this short eared owl on the fence post. I stayed in my car and every time I clucked, he'd look my way and I'd take another shot.

[paulnj]

I think you did great here! The angle on the SEOW is a bit odd looking, but who cares concidering the subject

Welcome to N/W

[Loupey]

Yes, welcome to the N/W forum and PR!

Hope to see more from you. Nice shots btw.

[mn shutterbug]

Thanks guys, I do appreciate the comments. Feedback is always welcome, positive or negative. However, it does amaze me, with over 34,000 members, this forum sure isn't very active with replies. Although, I do have to admit, I have spent countless hours on this site since I found it a couple days ago. The few active participants do make it rock. :thumbsup:

[paulnj]

It's honestly the time of year. Vacations are i full swing as are those pesky kids running parents ragid This forum has less active people frequenting it than most, but they are the best ones in my opinion

[Knight]

Good Eagle capture , you got a lot closer than i have ever gotten to one of them. Nice Owl

[drg]

I left a comment or so in the Gallery re: The Owl. Sigh, they never sit still for me. Good catch! The eagle took a bit of skill as well as luck!

Thanks for sharing these.

You'll find a lot of very interested as well as interesting photographers here at PR! I participate occaisionally in this forum as I don't have a lot of time for Nature shooting. I'm working on that between projects this summer! Those that are dedicated are what makes this a great place to hang out.

By the way, that's a good Bear shot in the Gallery! You should link it to this forum. Haven't seen to many Bears posted here!

[scott-devon]

Very nice capture on the eagle, I've never managed to get one that nicely.