Catching it is less than half the problem
Bald Eagle catches a fish at Conowingo Dam along the Susquehanna River in Maryland. A second eagle swoops in to try to steal himself a fish instead of catching his own.... Timing wise the left eagle probably caught that fish about 5 seconds ago.
D300 1/1600, f/8, 400 mm, ISO 800.
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objowl, Fotos by Dee, CPG Photography, iceman9294, and 42 other people added this photo to their favorites.
objowl (54 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot.
Annapolis3 [deleted] (54 months ago | reply)
WOW great catch
Fotos by Dee (54 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!!!
scubapup (54 months ago | reply)
cool, a fellow photographer just mentioned this dam to me today :)
CPG Photography (54 months ago | reply)
It's amazing how they catch fish! Awesome!
libbylou1300 (54 months ago | reply)
WOW!!!
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www.jonSpotphotography.com (54 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous detail. Beautiful photo!
bethechange21 (54 months ago | reply)
It's so interesting, because most people think eagles are so noble (Amercian Symbol) but in reality they are complete scavengers. hmmmm. This is an awesome photo, you really captured some wonderful action here. The wing span is always so impressive.
0 W8ing (54 months ago | reply)
Cowabunga, Dude!
Your perspicacity pays off big-time, when it does.
Do you find that the D300 aids you in any way besides image quality?
iceman9294 (54 months ago | reply)
Awesome again!
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Nikographer [Jon] (54 months ago | reply)
Wayne, with the D200 I'd probably be setup at ISO 400 or 500 and wide open (f/5.6) and still not have a very fast shutter speed.. With the D300 I was at ISO 800 and f/8 and still managed to get 1/1600th So, the D300 let me shoot at a hgher ISO and still stop down a little and STILL get a pretty fast shutter speed.
ISO 800 really isn't that bad. Oh, and the above is from the jpg. For this outing I shot jpgs only.......
Ol-Jerr (54 months ago | reply)
Great timing Jon, perfect color.
Steven Fought Photography aka: FŏtFōtō (54 months ago | reply)
very nice!
jkairvar (54 months ago | reply)
great timing & stunning shot!
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WarrenPrice (54 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Beautifully timed. Must have been a thrill. I've still not managed to get away from family activities. We're traveling the outer shore of NC on the way home, though. I'm excited. :)
Angel Cher ♥ (54 months ago | reply)
Real nice!!!
pixelmasseuse (54 months ago | reply)
wow - spectacular!
R-Rated Birdman (54 months ago | reply)
Super capture! Just excellent
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~Sage~ (54 months ago | reply)
Wow! Fantastic shot of the action, Jon!
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*Anna Marie* [deleted] (54 months ago | reply)
Outstanding!
djipibi (54 months ago | reply)
I'll go with Naptown_Steve
"Great catch" !!!
For once the expression applies 100% (or is it 200%...???)
jennyhsu47 (54 months ago | reply)
Wooo..... Two big air flights on the air fighting!! Their weapon are pawns!! haha!! Perfect shot!! Thanks!
jkrlos36 (54 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot and great capture jon...!
Doug Lloyd (54 months ago | reply)
Love it Jon.
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lemperleconnie (54 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture!
PFDJ (54 months ago | reply)
amazing!!!!!!
wildorcaimages (54 months ago | reply)
Wow Jon, that is ONE amazing shot!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like you had great weather too. I went to Brackendale today. Lots of eagles there but far away and it snowed........... last year I was luckier. Might have to go again if the weather smartens up.
wintercove (54 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture!!! It must have been a blast
to watch this, and so gratifying to capture it so well.
Congrats, also on Explore!
Hot Flash Photography (54 months ago | reply)
Whoa! Timing is everything! Awesome catch, Jon. Appears you had the speed just right. These guys are no better than gulls, are they? Steal whenever they can without doing too much work themselves. (Reminds me a lot of some people).
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akabyam (54 months ago | reply)
great shot
Synapped (Not commenting much) (54 months ago | reply)
Wow, unbelievable! Do you spend all day out there?! Well done!
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Gabry & Giusy (54 months ago | reply)
Fantastic
ImageInnovation Photography (54 months ago | reply)
An amazing action scene, Jon. The details on the feathers and talons are terrific. Faved.
tperry111(Thom) (54 months ago | reply)
I wouldn't give all the credit to the camera......you're just to GOOD!!!!
Well done.
killakiran (54 months ago | reply)
I think the 200-400 lens should be your next purchase
0 W8ing (54 months ago | reply)
Thanks, Jon.
(Let's see.. I wonder how much I can get for my car... or for my left kidney...Do I really need all that food?)
howardpennphoto (54 months ago | reply)
A really nice one. Howard
Whitesusie (54 months ago | reply)
Magical image Jon!
backroadshutterbug (54 months ago | reply)
Wow! You were in the right place at the right time! Awesome!
driko (54 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot!
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mndhemphill (54 months ago | reply)
woo hoo right time then !! Do you like shooting nature best then!
Ben124. (54 months ago | reply)
Excellent captured !
Very good timing.
baby7 (54 months ago | reply)
super shot
ram.rom82 (54 months ago | reply)
WOW! Stunning capture!!! You do such great work!
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Sylpics (54 months ago | reply)
Amazing catch for 'ya...hope s/he held onto it long enough to devour it :))
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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yahcatphotos (54 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Amazing how eagles copy the personality traits of some humans.
greybeh1979 (54 months ago | reply)
Wow, a shot like this really gets the adrenaline going!
gill4kleuren (54 months ago | reply)
a beauty.
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www.digitaldirect.ca (54 months ago | reply)
Amazing ;-)
Happy new year to you and your family!
akphotograph.com (54 months ago | reply)
An awesome shot, I know how hard it is to time those shots.