Seeing a large predator out in the open is a unique experience to say the least. On a recent, blustery day on a beach I was preparing to go for a dive but decided to call it due to the weather and then out of no where this large eagle landed on the beach beside us.
It wasn't injured or aggressive in any way it just stopped by to check us out and see it there was food. Between my dive partner and I we figured it saw the black dive gear and the metal from the buckles and such reflecting in the sun and wanted to know what it was.
I had to scramble and get the images I did, it was only near us for a few seconds before it took off again.
Very cool to see such a magnificent bird so close. It always a good idea to have your gear handy you never know when you might get a great opportunity to shoot something amazing!
Thank for reading and have a great Monday everyone.
Scott
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Beautiful Scott! What camera and lens did you use for this? so amazing! How close was the Eagle actually to you?
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Hey sorry for the late reply I actually shot this with an old Canon Power Shot that I keep in my dive kit. My SLR was already in the housing and I didn't have my iPhone handy. I keep the Power Shot in my dive kit to take pictures of gear and other stuff when my SLR is unavailable. The eagle was only a few meters away.
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No problem at all Scott! That is awesome that you got that great of quality with your PowerShot! We actually just saw a Bald Eagle up here in the White Mountains of Arizona. It didn't land by us though. haha :)
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Wow , very nice photo . Predator it is for sure . What program you use to put your autograph on picture ?
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I am using Adobe Lightroom, it is the easiest one I've found.
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Wow , so beautiful shot . Please can you tell me what camera & lens you use for this?
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I actually use a Canon Power Shot. I keep one in my dive kit and use it when I need gear pictures or something and SLR is already in the housing.
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Hi Scott
Thanks for your nice feedback.
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Woah that's so cool. What an incredible privilege. They're such beautiful animals!
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Foto increíble. Exito
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Wow you are really lucky! In which country/state did you take this picture?
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I took this while on Vancouver Island in Canada.
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Incredible! Just imagine that is scary and awesome at the same time! How lucky u are!
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Raptors are always a site to witness, especially the larges species like the bald eagle, great shot for having to scramble for sure!
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