Bald Eagle At Melton Hill Dam

[Scott Whaley]

I had heard there was a couple bald eagles at the base of the Melton Hill Dam in Roane County, Tn. I decided to drive over just to see. I finally found their next way up in a tree on a hillside between 2,000 and 3,000 feet from where I was situated. I had my Canon 5d mkiv with the Sigma 150-600 Sports lens and the 2X extension while shooting with a tripod. I finally got some shots of her sitting outside her next and then while in flight. I had to crop the photo about 75% and then ran the photos through Topaz Photo AI. Here is what I was able to come up with today. Hopefully, in the future I will be able to get some closer shots and not have to crop so much.

 

[Jeff15]

Good shots.....

 

[PJM]

Very nice.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shots!

 

[terri]

Nice work! Now that you are assured of their presence, you can go there and shoot without having to think about so much post processing. She's a beauty! Love the first one in particular.

 

[Scott Whaley]

Nice work! Now that you are assured of their presence, you can go there and shoot without having to think about so much post processing. She's a beauty! Love the first one in particular.

I hated that I had to PP so much. I look forward to going back soon. It's only about 15 minutes from my home.

 

[slat]

Nice shots.