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Jim Dockery
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

I'm not much of a birder - don't have the patience to sit in a blind or cary the big glass on hikes. This series was pure serendipity that fell into my lap.

This eagle was perched chowing down on a big hunk of something (scavenged deer?) right at the entrance to the most popular beach in Olympic NP. I stood behind a big driftwood log and shot a few with my Sony A7rII + 24-105mm. Closest I've gotten to an eagle, it was the highlight of a 10 day trip.

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Apr 24, 2022 at 09:06 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

What an excellent and impressive set of an eagle taking off with fish and that using “only” a 24-105mm lens, Jim! And the background, wow!

Joshua

Apr 24, 2022 at 09:14 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

I really like these images Jim. I vacationed at Olympic NP last year and didn't have quite the luck that you did. The environment really adds something special to the shots.

Dave

Apr 24, 2022 at 09:26 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

Looks like you made the most of your good fortune. Beautiful shots ,awesome background , great subject.

John

Apr 24, 2022 at 09:41 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

Gorgeous environmental portraits Jim

Morris

Apr 24, 2022 at 09:53 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

What a beautiful location and fantastic shots ! Love #2 and the wing blur is a nice touch.
Gary

Apr 24, 2022 at 10:25 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

Spectacular shots !!! Such a gorgeous environment to show case the eagle. Very nicely done.

Birdie

Apr 24, 2022 at 07:38 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

That's a wonderful setting, Jim! Absolutely love these shots!

Apr 25, 2022 at 09:01 AM

Jim Dockery
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

Thanks for all the comments guys. My wife and I felt very lucky to share a few minutes with this beautiful creature.

Apr 25, 2022 at 11:11 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

Great shots Jim very well done with a very short (for shooting eagles) set. Beautiful setting and nice sequence.

Dave

Apr 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

What great shots, I really like the first two. Such a scenic location.

Apr 26, 2022 at 12:04 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bald Eagle on Rialto Beach

love that background, looks epic.

Apr 27, 2022 at 12:10 PM


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