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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: bobfriedman on July 18, 2016, 11:49:28

Title: Bald Eagle
Post by: bobfriedman on July 18, 2016, 11:49:28

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso2500
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684461%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=27e0eb08f6ba85347e7f07524ecf317324673239)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso1800
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684305%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=b9d88198fd127d77d9c39912c03c75bff5be57e6)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso400
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684462%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=6ffbbc7ec92211af095b93395e50213545a69aa2)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso1600
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684463%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=142c42cc9a8d830c7ac32b166809276faeeba412)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso3200
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684464%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=7b9751fcbf350f5268c9573142d434daadaf96f8)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso2500
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684303%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=eaaec030a2aec93e16ad03fcfac9c7057adf03d1)

Nikon D5 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
1/3200s f/9.0 at 1000.0mm iso320
(https://nikongear.net/revival/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Fbobfriedman%2Fimage%2F163684304%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=24a33828bd27dc2277b7680810d8d2b00d9b8e4a)

Title: Re: Bald Eagle
Post by: atpaula on July 18, 2016, 13:09:56

Nice and sharp pics of a beautiful bird.
We are very lucky to have AF technology and awesome glasses to get these pictures. 30 years ago they were not possible.
I wonder why these eagles are called bald. Because of the white head? The dark head one would not be bald? lol

Title: Re: Bald Eagle
Post by: bobfriedman on July 18, 2016, 15:47:34

Dark ones are juveniles. They get white (tail and head) as they mature.

Title: Re: Bald Eagle
Post by: BW on July 18, 2016, 16:17:23

You are an outstanding bird photographer Bob :)

Title: Re: Bald Eagle
Post by: John G on July 18, 2016, 19:14:49

     Exceptional images and a joy to see the eagles.

     The term " Bald " possibly comes from the term Piebald referring to a black and white colour contrast in a animals coat.
     Skewbald refers to brown and white.