One image that I really wanted to get capture during our latest Alaska trip was a good close-up of an eagle. And I started working on this goal as soon as we landed in Petersburg.
When we walked around the harbor area, I noticed a lone, immature eagle stalking out the area. Flying and landing helter-skelter, he teased me mercilessly by staying too far away. The best I could do with the impenitent rascal was to create photos like this one. Drat!
But I continued to watch and wait. Finally, he decided to venture close to me! And I successfully got my close-up shot - while he sat on an ugly, metal light pole. Wouldn’t you know it?
Ah, the joys and heartbreaks of nature photography!
P.S. This is the last post of the Petersburg series, but there will be more Alaska photos highlighted in the future.
he's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a rascal, I suppose he wasn't camera ready.
ReplyDeleteHe could have at least picked a beautiful tree branch or something to land on! Nice looking guy, though!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that last photo is stunning. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is magnificent and his old metal pole is actually a pedestal. I really like the first photo, too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Donna. :)
ReplyDeleteDonna! hello! i love me some eagle photos or views or anything with eagles. they are my ultimate favorite bird. AMAZING, JUST AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteOh he is a handsome one. Your photo of him is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the metal pole takes away from the beauty at all! Gorgeous...love the background!
ReplyDeleteJust having the opportunity to try and succeed is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWon't happen in my life time, so thank you for sharing this handsome fellow!
I like him on the light pole! It's a fascinating shot of a gorgeous bird.
ReplyDeleteUgly metal pole has become part of his habitat. Fantastic photo!! you could photoshop a totum in there.
ReplyDeleteHow cool would that be?
Wow, I think it is a fabulous picture no matter where you caught it landing!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Donna, Beautiful photo of the eagle... What a gorgeous bird!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Advent day.
Hugs,
Betsy
They are such majestic birds. Love the shot Miz Donna.
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