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Just after he plucked this fish out of the water I thought he was gone but he did end up stopping for a couple of seconds to readjust the fish that he just caug...
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Just after he plucked this fish out of the water I thought he was gone but he did end up stopping for a couple of seconds to readjust the fish that he just caught.
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Jun, 2018Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This was a photo that I took at one of local Wildlife Refuges that I frequent quite often. I was up in the observation tower when I heard the rustle in the tree and watched this eagle swoop down into the water and grab the fish. At first he was unable to get out of the water with the catch but with one flap of the wings took off. He then landed on a nearby log adjusted the catch in his talons and then flew off again.Time
This was actually the first eagle that I have ever encountered and was so happy that I had the opportunity to get the photo. This was taken just about 11:30 am in the morning and all I could think about was he was catching some lunch for his family.Lighting
The good thing about this day is the cloud cover was a bit thick which provided a nice filtered light instead of harsh sun which normally would be encountered this time of day.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon 7D Mark II with a Canon 100-400 telephoto lens and natural light.Inspiration
The wild life refuge where I took this photo is one that I get to quite often so I do know the good places to set up for shooting. I had heard that there was an eagles nest across the river from where the tower is located and I was hoping that for once my patiences would payoff and it did.Editing
This one here has no real post processing that needed to be done other than a quick crop and some adjustment to the overall exposure.In my camera bag
When I am out shooting wildlife I usually carry two cameras with me. My Canon 7D Mark II and the Canon 1 DX Mark III. I will either use my Canon 100-400 telephoto or I also have a Canon 500 mm prime lens that I do take my tripod with gimble if I need that extra reach.Feedback
Alot of getting these type of photos is a little bit of luck, knowing the area and practice, practice practice. Birds in flight are one of the hardest things that I have every tried to master. Never stop trying to learn your craft. Take as many photos as you can, get out and shoot whenever you have the time. Last but not least always take as many classes as you can either in person or online or pick up a book and give it read. Everytime I look to shoot something that I haven't done I always research how to get as many ideas as I can to help. Best of luck in capturing your shot. Brian Birrell.
