"DUCK!!!"

American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

Sometimes it just takes one shot to convey a moment! This young juvenile was sitting in a tree for the longest time (and I mean the longest time) surveying the river and watching the abundance of geese and ducks.

Eventually it flew and then dived. The light was flat and it was a downward shot. One of those you dread looking at the display on the camera to see if you got it slightly right. 

Nature was with me. Interestingly the geese didn't seem too surprised. It was sort of "Duck!" and the one far right of the shot with its head up - saying "that's not a duck"! (No silly the verb not the noun.)

After this swoop attempt, the youngster landed in a tree on the other side of the river. Shortly thereafter, an adult showed up. It must have been a parent because the two had a bit of a friendly "eagle" chatter before the adult flew upstream (and away from the camera - darn). Perhaps the conversation was along the lines - "Good try but as this is your first Winter, next time try for something a little smaller and perhaps not too lively!"

Digital photography is so wonderful. Having shot with a 35mm camera early on, one should remember - just shoot, nothing ventured, nothing gained. It's almost unlimited space on the camera and immediate satisfaction.