Bald Eagle snagging a fish

[Zep33]

This is probably my favorite shot since starting this addictive hobby. I spent 10 hours Saturday hunting eagles (my favorite subject along with owls) Even went half way home and decided to head back. Man, am I glad I did.

Took this with my Z9 with the 400 4.5 with 2.0TC on it so I was at F9 and 10000 ISO so I could at least stay at 1/1250. It was overcast and getting late in the day so I needed every bit of light I could get.

The 4.1 with bird detection locked on for the entire series. First he came in from the left, missed a fish, turned around and came back around and down the same path. The whole sequence gave me about 80 keepers. Only regret is not being able to go over 1/1250 to freeze the water splashes a little better.

Only editing is the built in Lightroom Denoise and moved a few of the sliders around. Nothing crazy. Even at ISO 10000, it wasn't overly grainy to begin with.

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[Guido Bee]

Superb image. Congrats.

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

Woody,
With your extra effort you got the shot, nicely done

Chris S.

 

[Ralph]

This is probably my favorite shot since starting this addictive hobby. I spent 10 hours Saturday hunting eagles (my favorite subject along with owls) Even went half way home and decided to head back. Man, am I glad I did.

Took this with my Z9 with the 400 4.5 with 2.0TC on it so I was at F9 and 10000 ISO so I could at least stay at 1/1250. It was overcast and getting late in the day so I needed every bit of light I could get.

The 4.1 with bird detection locked on for the entire series. First he came in from the left, missed a fish, turned around and came back around and down the same path. The whole sequence gave me about 80 keepers. Only regret is not being able to go over 1/1250 to freeze the water splashes a little better.

Only editing is the built in Lightroom Denoise and moved a few of the sliders around. Nothing crazy. Even at ISO 10000, it wasn't overly grainy to begin with.View attachment 71927

Awesome shot! I like the water splash the way it is. Gives the feeling of speed.

 

[NorthernFocus]

That's simply excellent. Good position on the bird, great splash, calm/colorful water. Well done.

 

[gdecamp]

That's an awesome image, really well done!

 

[Rassie]

Great action shot, and it looks amazing for ISO 10,000.

 

[Woody Meristem]

Superb photo!

 

[ssheipel]

Wonderful shot! Nice work.

 

[French Avocado]

Excellent example of patience and persistence. Well done.

 

[Hooligans Imagery]

Everything is great about this image. The power shows. Where was this taken?

 

[Mark Hauser]

Stunning picture Congratulations

 

[K9Kirk]

Super nice image, a definite wall hanger!

 

[Zep33]

Everything is great about this image. The power shows. Where was this taken?

Thanks everyone - This was taken on Cape Cod, MA

Here's where he was just about to miss on his first attempt with the water nice and calm

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[Lance B]

Superb shots!