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Dan O'Leary
02-02-2008, 10:57 PM
Today was my first real opportunity to photograph eagles in flight. While I didn't get anything really fantastic I thought this was salvageable. Certainly not the textbook flight shot. The light was fading fast and I didn't get the shutter speed dialed up before this one returned to the nest to feed the two young ones.

I'll definitely be back to this site near downtown Orlando to try again soon! Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this humble offering.

2008:02:02 17:13:18
1dm3 @ 700mm (500 + 1.4x)
1/400 sec, f/9, Av, Eval +1 2/3, ISO 500

ps - thanks, Mike for the location!! :D

Fabs Forns
02-03-2008, 01:15 PM
Very interesting blur of the wings. Wish the landing was the other way so we didn't get the tail end of it.
You managed to get enough sharpness in the head, which is good :)

Alfred Forns
02-03-2008, 02:25 PM
The head is remarkably sharp It is an interesting image and one I would keep !!!! From your position don't think much more could be done Just keep the shutter pressed to have lots of alternate images !!!!