"alley cat photography'
Howard, this is the only wild eagle I've ever photographed!
The golden eagles use those utility poles to survey the pinto bean fields of San Juan County in Utah for food. Occasionally, they get electrocuted on those wires. This beauty was on the utility pole when I spotted him. I slammed on the brakes (not a good idea in a Jeep), threw open the door and jumped out. The noise I made bothered him and he flew away leaving me to photo his backside with my point and shoot. If only I'd owned the D700 at the time you'd have had a better view of that rear! In any case, I probably saved his life! :))D
Taken in October '08 on a bone hunting trip to Utah.
If you'd like to see some breathtaking photos of eagles in the wild please visit my friend Howard (Cameratruth2) at:
www.flickr.com/photos/48771427@N02/
He's one of the best wildlife photograhers on Flickr!
Howard, this is the only wild eagle I've ever photographed!
The golden eagles use those utility poles to survey the pinto bean fields of San Juan County in Utah for food. Occasionally, they get electrocuted on those wires. This beauty was on the utility pole when I spotted him. I slammed on the brakes (not a good idea in a Jeep), threw open the door and jumped out. The noise I made bothered him and he flew away leaving me to photo his backside with my point and shoot. If only I'd owned the D700 at the time you'd have had a better view of that rear! In any case, I probably saved his life! :))D
Taken in October '08 on a bone hunting trip to Utah.
If you'd like to see some breathtaking photos of eagles in the wild please visit my friend Howard (Cameratruth2) at:
www.flickr.com/photos/48771427@N02/
He's one of the best wildlife photograhers on Flickr!