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Published: 2009-01-16 03:33:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 841; Favourites: 69; Downloads: 24
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Sometimes, you go looking, hiking, driving, sitting, waiting to get shots of them. You search and search, and see them overhead, or in the distance and try to catch a shot that's not bad, but not good either.Then, when you're doing something completely different, not looking for them, there they are. Unexpectedly.
I was driving east on US 89. I was about half way between Belt and Great Falls, and there were two of them, in a stubble field, right off the highway. Right. Freaking. There. And not at all bothered by the traffic, or me and my camera.
I can't believe my luck. All my crappy, distant shots of bald eagles are completely blown away by this one and the other I one I got.
Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT
Tamron 75-300mm lens
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Wonderful job. I've never been in a place to see one out of a zoo.
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I've seen many juvenile ones, but never a mature one! Impeccable luck and timing!
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oooh wow! fantastic 
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very nice!you are so lucky to see them this upclose.Such a manificent bird.
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You're welcome!Hope you get more great photo's!i love you're gallery.It's cool!
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This shot could be made into a close-up, that might be very interesting as well... for your clarity and sharpness in this shot is awesome!!
Definite !!
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Thanks so much, Alice!
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You're very welcome Robert!
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Absolutely amazing! 
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It screws with your head, I know. I've never seen a bald eagle even outside of captivity except for once, and it blew me away. Apparently they're all over the place here, but I never see them. I guess water is a good place to start (and dead mammal 
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Yeah, they like to hang out along rivers and lakes that don't compeltely freeze over. And these two were right beside a deer carcass.
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Funny thing. So was mine. Up by Kirwin Wildlife Refuge (fairly close to Phillipsburg), there's tons of 'em. They love the water fowl.
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Wow. O.o Great shot there. 
Haha. Life's funny like that. xD Hahaha. But wow. How fortunate for you to have a camera there on hand. (Even though I'm pretty sure you have a camera with you wherever you go fairly often. 
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Thank you!
Yup, I never, ever leave the house without my camera. I habit I picked up from my Dad.
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^^ That's a good habit to have. Never know what shot you might have. This shot and the other just proves it. xD
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WOW! You must have been really good to have been rewarded with this glorious bald eagle sighting. What a beautiful shot!
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Yea! I am so happy that you got this shot! Such detail and the title "Proud" is exactly what the picture shows. Wish I could catch a shot like this!
How long did he stay there for you?
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Thanks!
They were still there when I left.
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Believe it or not, down here in Arkansas we have Bald Eagles, lots of them especially in winter.
I am considering going up and scanning the shores of Beaver Lake in hopes of seeing some.
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Yeah, we saw two when drove across their on our way back from Tennessee last month.
I hope you get some good shots!
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me too, I never took any of wildlife before. Any pointers?
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Patience is key. Don't try to get too close - for your safety and the wildlife's, too. Try not to stress the animals. Don't try to get their attention as that can stress them, and often that results in them leaving. With the wrong type of wildlife that can result in them attacking. Sit, watch, wait, shoot. It's really a lot like actual hunting, and I use many of the same tactics and strategies for stalking with my camera that I do when hunting with a rifle.
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