This is one of my favorites made on a trip to Katmai Alaska this week. I was glad to lead an IPT group for Arthur Morris while he was in the UK. Thanks for the privilege Artie!
This image was made about 10:30 PM or so handheld from a boat right offshore of a small grassy island with 15-20 mph west winds at our backs (we were protected from most of the wind). Eagle photography opportunities just doesnt get any better than this!
In this type of situation photography with a tripod is very difficult and not really worth the effort. Participants with hand holdable lenses such as the100-400 or 400 F5.6 were making great images!
Many of Katmai's bays and harbors are filled with small islands, sometimes you can see 3 or 4 pairs (breeding pairs) of Bald Eagles nesting or just perching on these islands in one small area. There are so many situations like this its really amazing.
I am leading 3 workshop groups To Katmai this year, 2009 and 2010. The next trip in July is full but there are available spots in later trips. Please contact me for more information if you would like to join me.
We also photographed Brown bears, otters, puffins, Black Oystercatchers, seals, sea lions on the trip.
Canon EF600mm f/4L IS USM and EOS 40D handheld
Copyright: © 2008 Robert OToole Photography
1/2500 sec @ 4.5 Manual mode ISO: 320






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