• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Heading Up

© Hal Bambrick

Heading Up

Uploaded: March 10, 2010

Description

Caught Archie bringing in what looks like a Coot yesterday.He was coming in low and flapping hard to get up to the nest with it.He made it and the "little Ones" were impressed with some wing flaps and a lot of noise!.I`ll be back to comment later as I`m heading there to see what`s going on!.Captured at F/8,1/1250,Iso800,400mm,Ugly Overcast!.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe March 10, 2010

He looks determined here.
You always give the best of archie and family Hal.
Bravo! #1246958

Carol Eade level-addict March 10, 2010

Look at the determination in his eyes...terrific capture, Hal! #8444930

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 10, 2010

Look at that wingspan what a beauty!! #8444937

Ron McEwan March 10, 2010

I bet they will be glad when the young ones start getting their own food. It must be a real job by now. #8445042

Julie Burnett March 10, 2010

Fantastic capture, Hal!! #8445050

Jack Ryan March 10, 2010

Excellent capture...both yours and Archie's. Nicely done. #8445065

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2010

Another great one Hal! Jeff #8445075

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 10, 2010

So Papa got to leave the nest! You are going to miss this family terribly when it's time for them to fly away. #8445336

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 10, 2010

Outstanding clarity and timing, Hal. Great capture. #8445415

Melissa G. Meiselman March 10, 2010

Fantastic shot of this bird in flight, Hal!! #8445469

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 10, 2010

Archie never rests...and the young ones are always happy to see another meal! Wonderful shot, Hal...love your commentary! #8445495

Kathleen Brennan March 10, 2010

Wow! Amazing in flight capture of Archie providing for his family! #8445570

Tiia Vissak March 10, 2010

a cool scene! #8445580

Ken R. Frischkorn March 10, 2010

Hal, Fantastic photo of Archie I love your eagle photos. #8445731

Mike Clime March 10, 2010

Looks like a feast for them with that catch! #8445787

Renata Gusciora March 10, 2010

Fantastic capture with great timing,Hal! #8445873

Jyri Vissak March 10, 2010

Beautiful composition! Well done. #8445984

Karen Bacon March 10, 2010

A fantastic capture Hal!This looks so exciting to see! #8446011

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 10, 2010

Wow, cool capture.....coot huh? LOL Hope you had a great day with the eagles! #8446036

John Connolly March 10, 2010

Nice work here Hal, Archie never looked so good!
I hope the eagles co-operated with you earlier today! #8446085

Kerry Hill March 10, 2010

Wow, fantastic in flight capture with fabulous details Hal!! #8446144

Jack Gaskin March 10, 2010

Great Capture Archie is DEATH FROM ABOVE for sure.

Happy Shooting Jack #8446160

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 10, 2010

Cool capture, love those extra legs hanging down. #8446204

Gord MacEachern March 10, 2010

I didn't think they were Archies Legs LOL..
Super capture as usual Hal!! #8446252

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 10, 2010

Another great capture. Sure does show their prowess in the capturing department, that is for sure. Great job. #8446418

Ellen Hodges March 10, 2010

Outstanding capture in every way, Hal!!! #8446455

Michelle Alton March 10, 2010

What an incredible catch, Hal! I thought it was a mutant crature. #8446464

Julianne Bradford March 10, 2010

Wonderful capture Hal! #8446621

Freddy Bland March 10, 2010

Bravo, Hal! Excellent capture...and can't wait to hear the rest of the story! He's magnificent! #8446741

Dick W. Wyatt March 11, 2010

He seems to be saying--"look at me kids"
Well done.

It's raing here now (4:30 AM) maybe rain all morning. #8446864

Maria A. Gonzalez March 11, 2010

Excellent action shot and wing span of Archie...Hal...I'm coming,I'm coming he seems to be saying...Well done.. #8447162

Linda A. Braddock March 11, 2010

Hal, Beautiful Capture, they are such good parents!! It is raining here now at 12:00pm. #8448159

Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 12, 2010

Awesome detail and in-flight capture, Hal!! #8449730

Carrie M. Groseclose March 13, 2010

Fantastic capture of Archie, Hal! Love it! #8453054

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

2

You & 2

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Hal Bambrick.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.