The 2017 Alaska Bald Eagle photography tour just concluded and what an amazing workshop it has been!! We had very diverse weather conditions, from full sun to thick snow 🙂

Adult Bald Eagle chasing juvenile in flight – South of Anchorage, Alaska
ISO 1250 | f/2.8 | 1/5000 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM lens, the Canon EOS 1DX mark II handheld.
Two Bald Eagles banking side by side during a chase! Wow 🙂 Action photography indeed! I really came to appreciate juvenile Bald Eagles during this tour as I find their mix of colors quite fascinating.

Adult Bald Eagle taking off from a log – South of Anchorage, Alaska
ISO 800 | f/4 | 1/2000 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM lens with a 1.4x extender and the Canon EOS 1DX mark II handheld.
During this photography workshop, we also shoot on land. This adult was nicely isolated on a tree stump and delighted me with a wonderful take off.

Bald Eagle banking to swoop down in flight – South of Anchorage, Alaska
ISO 1250 | f/2.8 | 1/5000 sec. | Manual mode | AI servo rear focusing
This photograph was created with the Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM lens, the Canon EOS 1DX mark II handheld.
The overcast weather conditions that day allowed for a very high key image as above. I really enjoy those situations as you would think the bird was simply drawn into the sky. This effect requires proper over exposure in order to have the subject properly lit up, with the side effect of a nice high key background.
Alaska Bald Eagle photography tour
TBD / Email For Info
This is the best Alaska Bald Eagle tour out there!! Next run’s dates are not set yet, contact me at steven.blandin@gmail.com for questions and reservations. $1,000 deposit to book your spot.
Florida Spoonbills photography tour – $1150
March 25th-26th 2017 / limit 6 people – FULL
3 boat rides to the Spoonbill rookery and 2 working lunch sessions with lunch included. The tour is now full but contact me at steven.blandin@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellation or for 2018.
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