That's right, at 7:24 a.m. on the 4th of July this immature eagle fledged out of it's nest to join it's sibling whom left a day earlier. An awesome experience to behold. First shot is 10 seconds prior to takeoff.
Herb

Impressive bird. Nice captures

Congratulations for being there for the launch. Amazing - boy that juvenile looks very concentrated & centered ready to go.

Great shots Herb & again - congratulations for being there for it.

Lil

Great timing on your part and I really like #2. I missed out on the leap of faith on the nest I follow 3 times.

#2 is a very unusual angle. Super catch.

Jude

Fly Eagle Fly. Awesome shots Herb.

Bruce

Awesome that you were there to witness it!

Couldn't ask for better timing on both yourself and the eagle ....Very impressive capture...

2nd is a such killer dude!
No wonder dis bird represents US

Neat catches.

I'm happy for you that you were there to get the images and thanks for sharing.

Great shots Herb. I also like #2. Unusual pose.
Harsha

Herb Houghton wrote:
That's right, at 7:24 a.m. on the 4th of July this immature eagle fledged out of it's nest to join it's sibling whom left a day earlier. An awesome experience to behold. First shot is 10 seconds prior to takeoff.
Herb


Always awesome to see an eagle. The right place, the right time. Great for you Herb.

Ted

Dick on Aruba wrote:
Impressive bird. Nice captures

Thanks Dick.

Lil Judd wrote:
Congratulations for being there for the launch. Amazing - boy that juvenile looks very concentrated & centered ready to go.

Great shots Herb & again - congratulations for being there for it.

Lil

Thanks Lil, it certainly was a memorable moment. :}
Herb

Duane N wrote:
Great timing on your part and I really like #2. I missed out on the leap of faith on the nest I follow 3 times.

Thanks Duane, just got lucky I guess. I haven't spent much time there, but this time I did.
Herb

Jude Perera wrote:
#2 is a very unusual angle. Super catch.

Jude

Thanks Jude, the pose is unusual and the angle is basically what I was left with without any pine branches in the way.
Herb

Cincy Bruce wrote:
Fly Eagle Fly. Awesome shots Herb.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce.

Ryan Hough wrote:
Awesome that you were there to witness it!

I agree one hundred percent.
Herb

z06jim wrote:
Couldn't ask for better timing on both yourself and the eagle ....Very impressive capture...

Thanks for commenting.
Herb

Nello Milanese wrote:
2nd is a such killer dude!
No wonder dis bird represents US

Thanks Nello