Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

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p.3 #1 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Herb Houghton wrote:
Great series Doug. I like # 1, 3, 5 and 8. The backgrounds look good in all. I hope to shoot some this weekend along the Delaware. Thanks for showing these awesome shots. Herb

Thank you much Herb, good luck this weekend!

Doug

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Dec 21, 2007 at 11:03 PM

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p.3 #2 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Herderdog wrote:
Oh--just too cool, Doug! I love every one of them. I think I like #7 the best--but then.... oh--they are all good! Congrats on such a fine day.

Thank you for the commetns Bonnie. It was my first efforts for eagles this year, and everything seemed to be working in my favor, the light, the wind and the fine company of Les, couldn't get much better.

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Dec 21, 2007 at 11:06 PM

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p.3 #3 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Thang wrote:
amazing shots Doug. Love all your eagle series!!! Keep them coming, PLEASE.

Mucho thanks Thang, glad you enjoyed them. I will do my best to keep them coming, thanks again!

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Dec 21, 2007 at 11:08 PM

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p.3 #4 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Doug, you are really getting good at these. Keep up the fine work.
Jon

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Dec 22, 2007 at 02:10 AM

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p.3 #5 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Doug these are truely awesome. Makes me want to hop on a plane.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 02:21 AM

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p.3 #6 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

WesN wrote:
Doug,

Excellent series! #2 and #5 are my favorites.

Wes N.

Thanks for stopping by and the comments Wes, appreciate it.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 04:59 AM

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p.3 #7 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Rob-Bob wrote:
#4 Gets my vote.
Looks like everyone is thinking similarly, Details, Details, details.
Where, distance, equ, ect. . .

Thanks for a wonderful eagle set.
Bob[/quot

Thank you Bob. These were taken on the Mississippi River north of Dubuque, Ia. All were shot with the MarkIIn, 500mm w/1.4tc, some hand held, some on a tripod. Distances varied from approx. 40 - 50 yards to very close fly bys. Thanks again for stopping by.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:04 AM

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p.3 #8 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

JimRU wrote:
Great shots! 3 and 5 are my favorites.

Thanks Jim!

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:05 AM

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p.3 #9 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Shasoc wrote:
Awesome images, Doug. Excellent job with these.

I like them all in particular # 2, 4 and 7. Thanks for sharing,
Socrate

Thank you very much Socrate, always appreciate your comments.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:06 AM

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p.3 #10 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Aaron Jors wrote:
Fantastic Shots Doug.

Thanks Aaron!

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:07 AM

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p.3 #11 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Bmetcan wrote:
Excellent Doug. Great light, nice BGs and inclusion of environs, great variety of poses.

Steve

Thank you for the kind words Steve.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:08 AM

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p.3 #12 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

MaggieBee wrote:
Wonderful series, Doug. I've changed my mind a few times, but will go with #s 6 and 7 as my faves for now. This could change

Maggie, you can change your mind as often as you would like.

Thanks for the look.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:10 AM

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p.3 #13 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Mr Zoom wrote:
Super set, Doug. #4 is a just plain awesome with that wing pose you caught.

Ken

Thanks Ken, this one was chasing an adult with a fish, when the adult dropped the fish the young one thought it had landed in the snow, but he came up empty, it had landed in the river.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:12 AM

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p.3 #14 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Imagemaster wrote:
Great shots, Doug. Good to see it is colder there, than here.

Always nice when you can shoot eagles at eye-level or lower.

Tony

Thank you Tony. When I got to the river it was 18 degrees, I was glad when it warmed up to 26. Shooting at eye level is very nice, but then again, you know all about that.

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Dec 22, 2007 at 05:15 AM

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p.3 #15 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Doug, Again, Great shots.
I (& I'm Sure everyone really appricates all those details, Thanks!) Sounds cold.
I was wondering how/what the "baby" was doing in #4. A very excelent poise/ angle.

Way to go, & thanks again, Bob

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Dec 22, 2007 at 06:55 AM

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p.3 #16 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Beautiful shots.

Lil

Dec 22, 2007 at 07:00 AM

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p.3 #17 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

JJBub wrote:
Wow, Doug. Every one of these is stunning. Wonderful detail and poses. I like them all, but am drawn to #8, with the warm tones and neat BG. Fantastic shooting.

Thank you for taking the time to look and the nice comments JJ, they are greatly appreciated.

Dec 22, 2007 at 01:42 PM

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p.3 #18 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

WOW! 2,4,7 & 10 are my favorites of an amazing set. Steve W

Dec 22, 2007 at 07:05 PM

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p.3 #19 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

bruceali wrote:
Doug, these are magnificent. If I was forced to pick a favorite, #10 would be it.
You and Tony have brought the best of these birds to the forum.
Bruce

Thank you for the compliment Bruce, I take that highly.

Dec 22, 2007 at 01:40 PM

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p.3 #20 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Jude Perera wrote:
Super series Doug. I wish I could capture some shots like these someday. Very hard to pick favorites since all are great. For me #7 and 4 are rare captures and superb pose. Thanks for sharing.

Jude

Thanks very much Jude, I appreciate your comments.

Dec 22, 2007 at 01:35 PM

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p.3 #21 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

shelleyc wrote:
Your bald eagle shots are always a highlight to winter. These are no exception. Great job...

Thank you for the nice words Shelley. The highlights to winter for me are your deer, elk and landscape shots in the snow, they are outstanding.

Dec 22, 2007 at 01:38 PM

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p.3 #22 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

onesickpuppy wrote:
UUUUGGGGHHHHH.........

Our eagle season is here.....but so is the dreaded grey sky's

Could only dream of having such a wonderful background and lighting such as you've demonstrated here

Fanstastic shots!!!!

Send MORE

Thanks sickpuppy, I'll do my best to get some more! Glad you liked them.

Doug

Dec 23, 2007 at 08:28 PM

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p.3 #23 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Ted ellis wrote:
Killer Doug.

Ted

Thank you Sir Ted!

Doug

Dec 23, 2007 at 08:29 PM

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p.3 #24 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

Rob-Bob wrote:
Doug, Again, Great shots.
I (& I'm Sure everyone really appricates all those details, Thanks!) Sounds cold.
I was wondering how/what the "baby" was doing in #4. A very excelent poise/ angle.

Way to go, & thanks again, Bob

Thanks again Bob. The one was chasing an adult with a fish, when the adult dropped the fish the young one thought it had landed in the snow, but he came up empty, the fish had dropped in the river.

Dec 23, 2007 at 08:37 PM

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p.3 #25 · Re: Bald Eagles 12-18-07........(10)

looks like its time for a run west, or possibly south to Conowingo dam, not sure which is best for eagle shooting.

fantastic shots Doug.

Dec 24, 2007 at 01:17 AM


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