I have gotten so caught up in posting photos of insects and flowers, that I nearly forgot that I had managed to capture this shot of a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) a week or so ago during a visit to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. I have a really problem spotting small birds because of the abundance of leaves on the trees, but this eagle cooperated by perching in the open on a branch where he was quite visible.
At certain times of the year I worry about oversaturating my blog with photos of eagles, but numerous readers have told me that they never get tired of seeing eagles. My oft-stated view is that any day that I spot a bald eagle is a good day.
Personally, I hold the same view about I dragonflies, which is why they appear in this blog more often than any other creatures during the warm months of the year.
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Magnificent shot, Mike! You can add me to the list of people who don’t tire of seeing your photos of eagles – or the other subjects of your portraits.
Thanks, Laura. I am always cheered by your encouragement. I try to cultivate an artistic sense in many of my photos and I know that you (and at least a few others) appreciate the fact that I am trying to capture more than just documentary images.
Amazing, Mike! I couldn’t wait to see it! I’ve seen many eagles, but have never been this close-up to one—nor have a camera that was quality enough for such a capture! I love dragonflies and eagles! Thank you for sharing!
You are more than welcome. I love to share with others what I see and feel as translated through the lens of my camera. I try to convey a sense of the moment and a hint of the beauty that I experience in nature. Long lenses and a slow pace help me to see in a way that many people are unable to do.
And we are blessed because of that…how wonderful, Mike!
Wow….how amazing!
Thanks.
A good day, indeed.
Great shot.
Nice Mike! Always fun to see & photograph Bald Eagles!
Very majestic
Thanks, Valent.