sunbathing beauties

[big baldo]

my wife and I went out on the river today to see what we could "catch". We had a pretty good day, no wallhangers, but is sure is fun trying!!:thumbsup: Please feel free to edit my photos and also any CC would be appreciated. Thanks for looking.

[Copy_Kot]

Those are great! I like the angle you shot the first three at.

[big baldo]

Thanks, all of them wee shot from a boat. The hawk just sat there and let me shoot away! Because the weather is cold here the gators were everywhere sunning themselves!

[paulnj]

These are all nice images! On that stork you need to leave more room at the bottom for foot room. The red-shouldered is great and that eagle has a great wing position.

[big baldo]

Thanks paulnj, I appreciate your comments.
We followed the eagle for quite a while until it finally landed. I was a bit too far away and didnt pose very long. They are just such a beautiful bird to watch. In the past we have observed the eagles "hunting". They sit and wait for osprey to catch a fish, then they will gang up on him until he drops it! It s really something to see.:thumbsup:

[Bevb]

Great Shots! what a successful day you had, they are all super and to get the chance to photograph wild crocs is something else! but i love the #4 &#5, but i am biase!!

Can i ask what settings you used for the last image?

[quetzal]

Great images, love the way you captured the eagle!

[big baldo]

Thanks for the comments.
Bevb, the shot of the eagle was from quite a distance. We were watching him for a while, kind of following him, waiting for him to land. He finally landed but only for enough time for a few shots.
My settings were:
1/500
ISO 100
F 5.6
Thanks again