Minnesota River Eagles

[chaberlack]

I have accumulated some eagle shots since August on the Minnesota River that I thought I would post some of my favorites.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/101874258-L.jpg

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/101888334-L.jpg

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/101980008-L.jpg

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/101887334-L.jpg

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/106209743-L.jpg

The rest are here - http://www.chaberlack.smugmug.com/gallery/1317937/1

Thanks for looking.

Craig.

[Swartzy]

These photographs are phenominal. Beautiful color, comp and outstanding clarity. Thank you for sharing these as they are truly an inspiration. If this isn't top shelf photography, I don't know what is. Excellent work!

[JenGrace]

:wow Those are really gorgeous pictures! Too bad about the crop on #4, but that's still better than I would have done. :):

[Dick on Aruba]

Fantastic captures! The 2nd is just awesome :thumb

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

[Phyxius]

I love the first and last shots!! The one with the water is awesome, but I wish it had a faster shutter for some stop action on the water, but that being said they're all better than anything I've ever done with a bird! :D :bow

Thank you for posting them!!

[jwear]

all great shots but the 3rd for action :thumb very nice work :clap thanks craig

[Fabs]

Fantastic work!!!

[raptorcaptor]

Nice work love them all! :thumb

[chaberlack]

Thanks everyone. It sure has been fun to shoot them. More often than not, I don't get much but where they are is close to my home so I can go there often. Here is a closeup of one and one more of my favorites.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/106415269-L.jpg

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/101886491-L.jpg

[Gale]

Excellent
Everyone of them is very special and beautiful

[Maestro]

Goodness gracious! Those are some excellent shots! I love the one in the first series when the eagle is grabbing a fish or something from the water. Heck, even the shots where the wings are clipped are incredible. Awesome job! :clap

[davev]

Is that the best you can do?

Just kidding, nice shots Craig. (and yes, I know him):D

[Harryb]

Marvelous :super

[chaberlack]

Thanks all and yes, I know Dave.

Craig.

[chaberlack]

I will add another one I got today (Sunday) which is a little unique from the others I've taken so far. The white specs on his feathers is frost. It was pretty cold out this morning. Obviously, something itches but with those talons, I bet he got it.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/111348729-L.jpg

[Alaska shutterbug]

I will add another one I got today (Sunday) which is a little unique from the others I've taken so far. The white specs on his feathers is frost. It was pretty cold out this morning. Obviously, something itches but with those talons, I bet he got it.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/111348729-L.jpg

Even the majestic eagle has to scratch sometimes.:D

All your shots are wonderful. I see bald eagles here all the time, but have yet to capture anything close to yours. Great job.

[Phyxius]

I will add another one I got today (Sunday) which is a little unique from the others I've taken so far. The white specs on his feathers is frost. It was pretty cold out this morning. Obviously, something itches but with those talons, I bet he got it.



:bowJust as all of your other shots are awesome so is this one!! :thumb

:rolleyes Just had to rub it in that my birdie shots are so much worse, huh :wink:D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Wonderful series Craig. Still looking for my "secret" eagle spot. :D What focal length lens were these taken with...and how much cropping?

[dbaker1221]

yeah.....well i'd say they are pretty sensational. thanks for sharing:barb

[chaberlack]

Wonderful series Craig. Still looking for my "secret" eagle spot. :D What focal length lens were these taken with...and how much cropping?

Thanks. He was pretty close to me this morning. I used a 500mm f4. Here is another shot of the eagle about to scratch with no cropping to give you an idea on the cropping on the other one. My spot is about a two mile long part of the river that Davev here on Dgrin and others shoot from regularly. They sure are fun to shoot.

http://Chaberlack.smugmug.com/photos/111340676-L.jpg

[chaberlack]

Alaska Shutterbug, Phyxius and Dbaker1221,

Thanks for your comments. I enjoy the series so I am glad others think they are good as well.

Craig.

[roosterman]

Those are fantastic!

[chaberlack]

Those are fantastic!

Thanks.

Craig.