Last Thursday I enjoyed watching some juvenile Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) chase each other around in the waters off of Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. They were really far away, but I managed to capture this fun image of them in action, with some Bufflehead ducks in the foreground adding additional visual interest.
It is a little crazy to attempt such long-range shots. The images are not super sharp and the contrast is often lacking. If I were a professional, I’m pretty sure that I would not post images like this one that are not of the highest quality. However, I’m an amateur, which means that I don’t have to worry about reputation or marketablility—I feel free to post images that I judge to fun, cool, or interesting, like these shot of juvenile eagles at play.
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Mike Powell 
Well said, and for the record…great fun shots. They tell a nice story 👍
That is a fun image, Mike. I’m glad you posted it.
Thanks, Dan. Usually I am pretty confident about the images I post, but this time I just wasn’t quite certain how folks might react.
I have so many photos I can’t use, I understand. Most people will never see a sight like this. Share!
What a fun experience to witness, Mike!