I just managed to capture this guy (or gal) over Spruce Knob Lake. This is at the full 400mm my lens is capable of and that’s all I got.

Here’s a crop. I think this is a young bald eagle, but I’m no expert. I base this on the location as well as how it was going after fish in the lake. Unsuccessfully, as it happens. After this dive and coming up with empty talons, it flew off and hid in the trees on the far side of the lake, presumably in a sulk.

Edit: It seems we think this is an osprey. I’ve looked at some pictures online and I believe that’s so. Pandion haliaetus carolinensis if what I’ve been reading is correct.

  • bottleofchips@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Yeah I’d agree it’s an Osprey. Crop the trees out at the bottom, keep the bird dead centre and nudge the exposure and contrast very slightly and you’ve got a cracking shot!

    Edit: had the brightness turned down on my phone 🤦🏻‍♂️