Eagle Hunting

[mjs1973]

I went Bald Eagle hunting yesterday. I shot this one at 1000mm (Sigma 170-500mm + 2xTC) f/16 1/400, ISO 800, hand held. Right after I shot this, I moved to a better spot, set up the tripod and had just found him in my sights...then a woman came along walking and yelling at her dogs and scared it away... I was not happy to say the least.
I know the sticks are pretty anoying but not much I could do about them...
Anyway, your thoughts are always welcome.

[Lava Lamp]

I went Bald Eagle hunting yesterday. I shot this one at 1000mm (Sigma 170-500mm + 2xTC) f/16 1/400, ISO 800, hand held. Right after I shot this, I moved to a better spot, set up the tripod and had just found him in my sights...then a woman came along walking and yelling at her dogs and scared it away... I was not happy to say the least.
I know the sticks are pretty anoying but not much I could do about them...
Anyway, your thoughts are always welcome.

Fabulous. I've never been that close to a wild eagle.

[jar_e]

Michael,

Great shot. The unfocused twigs in the foreground don't bother me much, as you have such a strongly focused subject behind them. I love eagle shots and this one is another great one.

Jared

[ShotsbyScott]

Great shot Michael! If this was close to my house.........I think I would setup camp there for a while.

Scott

[cjsoap]

WOW! to be able to go eagle hunting would be so great. Twigs or no twigs...... He's Beautiful! great shoot.
CJ