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08-JAN-2008 BJ Ramsay

Bald Eagle

Blackwater NWR, Cambridge, MD

As I was leaving Blackwater and only a mile from Cambridge MD, I noticed
what looked like some vultures digging into a dead bird. As I "flew" by
I noticed one of the birds had a white head. I hit the brakes and did my
best to get closer only to find a family of five eagles finishing up what
must have been a goose. As every one stopped most of the birds flew off
but I managed to get several good shots. This time I hadn't put my
camera away as I left the refuge ;0)

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1000s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Jan-2008 14:28:26
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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angelique raptakis10-Jan-2008 15:50
i travel through that area with the camera at hands reach :) excellent find and nice view of their wing span
Guest 10-Jan-2008 14:19
Great tactical maneuver my friend!! :)
We should try to pull off another spring meetup somewhere!
b-w studio10-Jan-2008 05:01
Wonderful shot, Bryan.
Herb 10-Jan-2008 04:08
Great catch
Guest 10-Jan-2008 03:03
Timing and excellent focus, Bravo. Vote
Yi Feng10-Jan-2008 02:54
Fantastic capture Bryan! V
Hank Vander Velde10-Jan-2008 02:25
Terrific flight shot Bryan. V.
Robin Reid10-Jan-2008 01:58
Wonderful catch BJ
lou_rozensteins10-Jan-2008 01:27
Excellent light and detail. Well done.
carol j. phipps10-Jan-2008 01:10
Even from this perspective, he has an eye on you.
Laura Sebastianelli10-Jan-2008 00:37
Good for you! Look at that wing span!