Like an eagle…
It’s late, I’m tired, it’s cold and really should be in bed. (Long day mustering, preg-testing and innoculating cows – you can thank me later for going easy on the pics!)
But I HAD to share one photo with you.
I took it yesterday (Sunday) as I went to shoot my cousin’s baby. (With a CAMERA, silly). Got some fun shots there, which I may share if I get permission from the parents…
However THIS one (taken en route to visiting with Tom and Nell and Prue) gave me SUCH a thrill.
It only took a minute, for something I would normally have driven past, thinking I was in too much of a hurry to stuff around. (And I usually am.) I saw this big guy fly from the roadside (obviously from feasting on some roadkill) and up into a tree about 50 metres away.
I eased the car forward and took this pic.
Nothing special.
But sometimes, it pays to look. To WAIT for the shot. And as I nudged the car slowly, slowly closer and he set himself to take off, I held the shutter down and prayed…
My very favourite bird in the whole, wide world.
In flight…
Utterly magnificent.
AND in focus.
Whee!!!!
These are the things that give me a thrill.
Hope you enjoyed it too.
G’night all.
♥
BB
13 Comments
KAddy
Bloody Awesome! Super jealous!
Gabi
love it!
Colin (HB)
Lucky you. You don’t get to see these too often in Australia. I have never seen one in the wild. Congratulations on being in the right spot at the right time.
Cheers
Colin
PS: Whatever did happen with the scam stuff, it seems to have rectified itself. Stupid “IT” stuff and computer stuff.
A Novel Woman
Sweet! Every time I’ve seen an eagle, my camera was either at home or in the trunk of the car, out of reach. That is a great shot! Don’t you love serendipity?
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Andrew
Well caught. Great photo. Isn’t it interesting how wide spread wedgies are over Australia.
Leenie
WE never know when a stolen moment will turn into a score. Nice catch.
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Kate
I so completely understand the thrill. Fantastic, BB!!! Never saw that sort of bird before. A Wedge-tail, eh?
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BB
High praise from the mistress of bird photos! Thanks Kate. I think your Bald Eagles are bigger in body, but believe wedgies have the biggest wingspan of all eagles.
🙂
BB
Debby
I took a picture of a flying eagle once. It looked like a small black dot in a big blue sky. I envy your talent.
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BB
Just a general comment to everyone: we have seen quite a few wedge-tailed eagles lately. They seem quite busy – always in pairs and circling high in the sky searching for dinner. We are lucky out here to be a fairly good habitat for them, but to get CLOSE to one is rare. They take my breath away.
🙂
BB
Nancy in Iowa
Fantastic photo! It’s the first I’ve ever seen of this eagle – in fact, the first I’ve heard of a wedge-tail. FYI – this morning I saw a news item about NARROWSBURG, N.Y., a small town in upstate NY, which bills itself as the home of the Bald Eagle. They are actually cancelling their long-time annual fireworks display on the Fourth of July because it upsets the eagles, our national emblem.
Cazzie!!!
Amazing images. Just why I love coming to visit you 🙂 This is one for the 2013 Calendar!
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Jayne
Absolutely beautiful!
My Dad’s favouritest bird, too 🙂
You have to have that magnificent beauty in your next calendar 😉
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