Bald Eagle, Greers Ferry Lake

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Posted by Matthew Kennedy on June 7, 2010 at 6:07 PM

This image was a nightmare. Shot hand held at 300mm out of a rocking ski boat Sunday around noon. Not exactly ideal conditions. Before anyone asks, yes the moon is real. The eagle actually made several passes right in front of the moon but I only got one that looked decent.

Posted by Bill Dark on June 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM

The unique composition and light make this one extra special, Matt. Sweet. This must have been a difficult shot, especially if you didn't have VR. At least you weren't skiing at the time.

Posted by Tom Kennon on June 7, 2010 at 9:14 PM

Matthew, you efforts paid off nicely!

Posted by Matthew Kennedy on June 7, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Thanks Tom and Bill. Fortunately I have VR built into the body and I am sure it helped a lot. I didn't even think about shooting it off of skis that might be fun, can I try it with your
camera though?

Posted by Angela Classen on June 8, 2010 at 4:04 PM

Cool! Great shot, especially considering your shooting conditions.

Posted by Merle Cook on June 9, 2010 at 8:27 AM

Hey Matt, Great capture - the moon and the light on the tail feathers make it...

Posted by Matthew Kennedy on June 9, 2010 at 6:22 PM

thanks everyone.

Posted by Scott Bean on June 11, 2010 at 12:08 AM

Wow!

Posted by Aaron Szabo on June 11, 2010 at 8:48 PM

A real moon? For real? Some luck eh!

I'm not much of an adder or subtractor when it comes to photography...

Posted by Matthew Kennedy on June 11, 2010 at 9:11 PM

Yes it is real, I knew I would be doubted but that is okay. I subtract stuff all the time. Stuff like a distracting stick or twig, but if I can remove it by hand that is much easier than cloning later.

Posted by Gale Rainwater on June 13, 2010 at 9:24 AM

KILLER shot Matt. I love this one too. You have been getting some great shots lately. It pays to be out shooting thats for sure.