I can’t remember the last time I made an image, processed it, and published it on the same day. I’m lucky if I process my images in the same year sometimes!
But today seems like a good day to break with tradition, jump ahead, and share what’s happening now.
We just arrived at our favourite campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we’ll spend the next four months. I love it here because we have a view of the estuary out our back window, across the street is the ocean, and down the street is the marina where my little boat will soon be moored. There’s always something to watch whether its the abundant wildlife or the comings and goings of fishermen and cruise ships.
One of the things I like most about Campbell River is eagle watching and today, to welcome us home, there were three bald eagles on the beach (as well as some turkey vultures and seagulls).
After last year’s eagle extravaganza, I’ve been looking forward to photographing them again, and hoping they would be on the beach, but I didn’t expect it to happen the very first day. Now I’m even more excited to welcome summer in BC!
We want to make the island a stop over on our trek back to Manitoba from a winter in Arizona/ California and your pictures have put Cambell River at the top of our list of places to stay.
Excellent Bruce! I’m sure you’ll love it here on the island. There is a lot to see. Thanks for your kind words about my photos, I appreciate it.
Great photos. I’d love to be there.
Hi John, you should come and visit sometime 🙂 It’s gorgeous here in summertime.
Lovely pictures and great location. It has reminded me to return there sometime. I do enjoy looking at your images from a distant UK.
Great to hear Carol, thanks!
Nothing like being back in the motherland on home turf, especially with a backyard view of eagles. Is it sweet to be home for awhile or do you miss the open road and wide open spaces?
Hi Carlton, It’s great to be home when I get to come home to nice weather, my boat, and lots of wildlife 🙂 I love it here in summer! I do love the open road too though, but nothing beats the summer in BC. Thanks for your visit and comments.
Great photos’! Love to know your settings! : )
Oh sorry, Deborah, I didn’t include them this time. Usually for photographing the eagles, I use around f/11 and keep my shutter speed very high, around 1/1000th second.
Awesome shots Anne!
Thank you very much Steve 🙂
I’m headed up in a few weeks time. Are there any recommendations for places to see the eagles?
Hi Jon,
No one place in particular. They are pretty much everywhere near the ocean up here. Maybe try along the river as well. I hope you enjoy it, it’s gorgeous!