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21-MAY-2006

Guess Who's Coming For Dinner 05_21_06.jpg

Each evening a little after sundown a pair of eagles would fly in to a dead elk that was in the Madison River. We spent hours watching and waiting for them on three different evenings. I have no idea how many thousands of photos were taken of the eagles; but, I could tell from the shutter clicks it has to be a huge number. It sounded like some sort of major press conference when the eagles flew in.

Here are a couple more shots.


Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/125s f/5.6 at 600.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Pedro Bento 10-Aug-2006 01:24
EXCELENT. No more words.
Dennis Swayze28-May-2006 15:31
...awesome shoots...thanks for posting.
Cheers !
Dennis
Guest 26-May-2006 01:18
Awesome image, you've given us inspiration to try to capture a pair that live near Morgan City. We see them occasionally when you go to get the grandkids. They are magnificent birds. No wonder they were chosen as our national symbol.
Bryan Ramsay25-May-2006 03:53
Very nice dramatic shot! -BJ
Wm. Bates25-May-2006 03:17
This is one of My favorite shots. Great shot My love. I wish the shots I took had turned out even half as good. (pouty bottom lip)

Oh, and while I am posting a comment, I just want to say "THANK YOU" to all the wonderful people who attended the "meet and greet". You were simply a joy to spend time with. And thank you SOooooooooo very much for your generosity when it came to pitching in a little extra to cover the cost of the hats. As promised, I donated the extra funds to the tour de cure.

I will look forward to seeing you guys again in the fall of '07. (already plotting and planning) (GRIN)

Wanda
John Lester24-May-2006 22:10
Well, if it is good enough for Wanda's husband then it's good enough for jlester343
http://www.pbase.com/jlester343/image/60728866
Gus Rosenfeld24-May-2006 21:59
I like the low contrast country bokeh for a change up. Great pose for impact - g
Robin Reid24-May-2006 17:10
Outstanding Bill. GMV
Mike Bates24-May-2006 16:21
Great shot! I'm headed up that way in three weeks... I sure hope to see some Eagles...

Mike
Guest 24-May-2006 15:43
well the hopurs waiting paid off. splendid picture, voted !
Bob Foisel24-May-2006 15:01
Nice capture of the movement.