Matthew Schwartz
Bald Eagle in Flight with Midshipman Fish Prey
* Bald Eagle Trip Report Video / Article! *
Literally seconds before this image was taken, I was changing my camera battery. Just as I was closing the battery hatch, a fellow photographer called out “Eagle overhead!” I looked up to see the eagle swooping down toward the water at a close distance. I frantically searched through the viewfinder, trying to spot the quick-moving eagle, through the narrow field of view, with just a split second to react. Just in time, I obtained a visual, locked on focus, and began burst firing. This reinforces the point that wildlife photography is unpredictable, many of the best moments are fleeting, and if you are not skilled and efficient at what you’re doing, you’re bound to miss a lot of shots.
Always keep a fresh battery (and memory card) in an easily accessible outside pocket of your coat or backpack – don’t be caught off guard while digging through a bunch of internal pockets and other gear. The goal is to minimize the time it takes to find the battery and swap it out, as well as minimize the amount of time you’re looking away from the subject.
Editing Disclosure: Background slightly modified to reduce distractions.
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This image is protected by Copyright, and is not available for ANY use without the explicit written permission of the photographer. Thank you for being respectful of the years of learning and practice, thousands of dollars, and extremely hard work and time I put into creating my fine art images.
Bald Eagle in Flight with Midshipman Fish Prey
* Bald Eagle Trip Report Video / Article! *
Literally seconds before this image was taken, I was changing my camera battery. Just as I was closing the battery hatch, a fellow photographer called out “Eagle overhead!” I looked up to see the eagle swooping down toward the water at a close distance. I frantically searched through the viewfinder, trying to spot the quick-moving eagle, through the narrow field of view, with just a split second to react. Just in time, I obtained a visual, locked on focus, and began burst firing. This reinforces the point that wildlife photography is unpredictable, many of the best moments are fleeting, and if you are not skilled and efficient at what you’re doing, you’re bound to miss a lot of shots.
Always keep a fresh battery (and memory card) in an easily accessible outside pocket of your coat or backpack – don’t be caught off guard while digging through a bunch of internal pockets and other gear. The goal is to minimize the time it takes to find the battery and swap it out, as well as minimize the amount of time you’re looking away from the subject.
Editing Disclosure: Background slightly modified to reduce distractions.
If you enjoy my images, tutorials, newsletter...
...please share them with others who may benefit.
Thank you, Sincerely, Matthew
Workflow Cheat Sheet. Exclusive Content.
Workflow Cheat Sheet and Epic Newsletter
Blog, Resources, Tutorials.
Nature Photography Mastery Academy™
YouTube Channel.
Nature Photography Mastery Academy™ Channel
Personal Portfolio Site.
...............................................................................................................................
MRS_20160617_1712_LM_web_v1_800w_iwm - ©Matthew Schwartz, All Rights Reserved.
This image is protected by Copyright, and is not available for ANY use without the explicit written permission of the photographer. Thank you for being respectful of the years of learning and practice, thousands of dollars, and extremely hard work and time I put into creating my fine art images.