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20-MAR-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Stay At Home Mom

I had to run to the Post Office late yesterday to get my tax return in the mail. I thought I would take a detour (a bit out of the way, LOL) to check on the bald eagle's nest on Skinner Butte. Sure enough Momma was in the nest. I assume it was Momma, since I think they take turns on the nest. I had to wait a while till she turned her head since she was facing the wrong way (for me, anyway). The directional light of evening bathed the nest and eagle with golden light. I found the result very pleasing. I was tempted to crop about half of the image to make the eagle larger in the frame, but I wanted to show most of the nest. But I still didn't get it all in this shot. It is big! I did crop another shot to show a closer view of the eagle, and it is very sharp.
There should be babies in a matter of weeks. However, it will be difficult to see them until they get larger.


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Alexander Kazakov24-Mar-2015 18:03
WOW! Superb! V
Buz Kiefer23-Mar-2015 21:20
Wonderful photo of this eagle and nest in a prime setting, Vern. Beautiful capture. Vote.
Paul Milholland23-Mar-2015 03:55
Looks like a lot of work went into building a nest that big.
Laura Milholland22-Mar-2015 23:12
That's an impressive nest and an impressive beak! Also an impressive shot, Vern! V
Ruth Voorhis21-Mar-2015 21:45
Great catch in that wonderful light, Vern.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)21-Mar-2015 20:00
Hi MAMA! Lovely image,excellent! V
Paolo
:)
Tom Munson21-Mar-2015 19:45
This eagle has the best view in town. Great shot.
John Shen Photography21-Mar-2015 18:54
Wow, super beautiful and catch! :)
MarcViskens21-Mar-2015 18:51
very beautiful shot Vern
thanks for the text, it gives us a good idea ...
Allan Jay21-Mar-2015 17:47
Vern, you always manage to get the most out of
all of your captures! Wonderful light! BV
Bob Davis21-Mar-2015 17:37
nice shot Vern, worth the detour indeed. V
Julie Oldfield21-Mar-2015 17:30
Great detail. It must be great to see. V
Dave Petersen Photography21-Mar-2015 14:35
Such a beautiful image. I really like the warm light and the composition. Voted
Ed R 21-Mar-2015 13:35
Nice shot!
Jim Coffman21-Mar-2015 13:22
This is one fine wildlife image,Vern!!!
Tom LeRoy21-Mar-2015 12:47
Wow what a great capture! You are lucky to have the nest so close by. Looking forward to see the young ones. V
Hank Vander Velde21-Mar-2015 12:17
Terrific shot Vern. That's one big nest.
Stephanie21-Mar-2015 11:35
How lucky for you to find this nest! Wonderful capture Vern! V
Yvonne21-Mar-2015 10:43
I imagine a nest of this size must take the pair quite a time, so glad you left it in the
photo Vern! v
Karen Moen21-Mar-2015 10:26
The light was worth the wait, and the beautiful result teaches the value of patience. Well done! Voted.
Martin Lamoon21-Mar-2015 07:28
Superbly captured Vern, would have loved to have seen this.
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Helen Betts21-Mar-2015 07:05
Excellent capture in beautiful warm light. That nest looks downright enormous (and very nicely designed, too). V.
Steve Thuman21-Mar-2015 07:00
Peek a boo! It's so nice to have them nesting where you can visit them!
joseantonio21-Mar-2015 05:14
great and sharp details.V
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