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Again another in flight image and this time the
very graceful American Bald Eagle Wonder why they call
him ''bald'' as has a beautiful head of feathers
V2 another in flight shot with landing ''gear down''
Thanks everyone for the lovely comments yesterday
today am now off to capture some more bird images...
Have just booked for Cornwall a week from 28th April
thought better warn them down there...cannot wait
Camera Used Canon 5D Mark iii
Lillian
| Brand: | Canon |
| Lens: | EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 10 Apr 2012 - 1:34 PM |
| Focal Length: | 400mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.7 |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/3200sec |
| Exposure Comp: | +1/3 |
| ISO: | 640 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture-priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | American Bald Eagle |
| Username: | 
Lillian |
| Uploaded: | 15 Apr 2012 - 10:15 AM |
| Tags: | American bald eagle, General, Pets / captive animals, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 61 |
 | Variant - Tests |
Comments
Hi Lilian, Brill & lucky shot. Love both V's. Ive been able to get some still shots but admire your inflight shoot expertise.
Bald comes from the old word balde, meaning white, and as you know Bald Eagles have white head and tail feathers.
So Bald Eagle basically means White Eagle.
Helen
two fine captures Lillian your getting far to good at these in flight action shots nice work on both
Graham
Splendid shots. We had the rare privilege of spending a couple of hours with a wild one of these guys in Arizona. We nicknamed him 'Lazy A*se' as having taken one punt at the water then landed on an island he didn't do much apart from chase off other predators. Didn't have a camera up to the job of getting him then though we do have video evidence, so I'm so glad you brought back lovely memories of him with this set.
2 good in flight shots Lillian but I rather like V2 best,
Geoff.
An equal share of my vote here Lillian, both as good as each other 
John
Marvellous images, but v2 is my choice, Lillian...enjoy Cornwall. Don't forget your passport and visa.
Malc
Two beauties, Lillian, think V2 has to be my fave too
Trev
Went googling.
1. Bald in the English name is derived from the word piebald, and refers to the white head and tail feathers and their contrast with the darker body.
The bald eagle isn't bald. The word “bald” actually comes from the word “piebald” which is used to describe something that is spotty or patchy.
2. At one time, the word "bald" meant "white," not hairless.
The bald eagle is not really bald. "Bald" is from an obsolete English word meaning white.
3. Interesting fact:- When a bald eagle loses a feather on one wing, it will lose a feather on the other in order to keep its balance!
blooming marvellous, never managed such a good in flight image myself Lillian
Your work keeps getting better and better love this shot
mike
Two terrific inflight captures, you've timed these to perfection
oh, I love the pose in no 2, you can see him coming down on his prey.
I wonder why he is called bold? the vulture looked much bolder than him!
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