This is one of my favorite studies! I stand around by the main road coming into Tofino with my tripod looking lost. I can see the tourists straining their necks as they go by to try and see what I’m taking pictures of? (some even stop and try to take the same shot with their I-Phones)
This tree spire is on Strawberry island and those mountains are 22 miles away in Strathcona Park. The tallest mountain is Mt Mariner.
This eagle is either Ernie or Ethel? Never can tell at this distance? I like to go here when I know there won’t be any clouds on the western horizon. That way the rich pink’s come out to play!
So……. basically I stand around with my camera/tripod perfectly composed and focused waiting. I have a remote control to trip the shutter at a distance. I need to always keep a eye on that spire! Either of the eagles can come up from behind the island and catch me off guard! It only takes a second! If they fly over to Strawberry island from the left or right,I can see them coming.
As you can imagine It’s usually cold when I do this,so to keep warm I pace back and forth. I am constantly watching that spire! Occasionally my eagle friends come to perch on that tree spire when the lighting is perfect! Most times I go home with nothing.
Notice the micro glacier in Strathcona? It’s the spot in the misty area. Underneath that mist is a small glacier. The ocean air is warmer and moist. It rises,and chills over top of that small glacier. Because that glacier stays put the mist stays put.
OH……….the eagles in the header shot are Romeo and Juliette. Romeo always looks at me in such a questioning manner?
That’s dedication!
thank you Rebecca! Sometimes It’s a real waiting game!
These photos were well worth it!
What gorgeous scenery, and to have Ethel or Ernie pay you a visit too! These are beautiful photos, Wayne!
thank you Lavinia! I do like that angle! Wish I had a much bigger lens! Maybe a 1200mm!!
You really work for these fine results! Thanks, Wayne.
thank you Adam,It’s a work of pleasure!
That was fun to read about your patience waiting for the perfect sunset.
I do not get too many that are just right unfortunately Anne!
You would see flaws where the rest of us wouldn’t. Your photos are fantastic.
thank you Anne! Not so much flaws as they most times do not perch when I need them to perch!
Like the misty mountain! And the eagles. Lots of snow up in those peaks!
yes,the snow pack is thick this year Jane!
I love these pictures, Wayne. The colours are amazing.
thank you Robbie,I really love that pink colour! It’s the last colour before the sunsets.
Those photos are gorgeous, and those colours! Those shots are worth the cold, the pacing, and the craning tourist necks. :)
your right Lynette,It is worth it even If I don’t get what I want. Just getting out and trying is an adventure!
Beautiful
thank you!
Most welcome
Wonderful images…
thank you Anita and Jaye!
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Very interesting that you use a remote switch for the camera. Your patience has paid off!
I normally do not Emma,but because I need to keep warm and so pace around I have gotten beaten to the punch with one of them perching when I wasn’t at the camera!
I rarely use it.
Fair enough! I just thought it was a good idea! Mind you there must be an element of luck in that approach as you are not looking through the viewfinder yourself.
I found that they do surprise me! If they come up from behind they can catch me off guard. The luck is that they perch on this tree spire when the light is perfect! That pinkish colour only lasts a few minutes!
Wayne you are awesome with your photography and what a wonderful shot. Lovely.
thank you Kamal! It’s something that excites me!
You are always welcome Wayne.😊😊😊😊👌👌👌👌
Your efforts are worth the captures! Beautiful, Wayne!!
thank you Donna!
Wow, what a glorious view, Wayne. Yes, orher than sunsets it seems photography is a game of waiting and patience. I’m sure Ethel and Ernie enjoy the view, too. Happily over here in Eastern Washington, we were able to take a short drive to Lake Couer D’Alene and finally see some eagles for myself.
thank you Terri! Very happy you got to see a few eagles! They are amazing creatures!
Love the view and the beautiful colour being cast over the mountain.
thank you,you would of loved it!
I’m sure. Sunrises and sunsets can be so breathtaking!!
absolutely! Best time of the day for me personally!
Stunning shots Wayne, so worth the wait for us as well. The snowy mountain background is just priceless. And love the cover shot. That should be on the front of a magazine.
thank you Sandra! It’s a on going effort to try and get them while the pink is there! The pink colour is there only for a few minutes and the odds that they come over and perch during that time is slim!
Thanks for the tour and the gorgeous shot!
my pleasure Noelle!
These are beautiful shots Wayne – look at all the snow, so no wonder you are so cold waiting for that perfect moment to take the photo. I always go to Twitter to go right to your site and that is just a stunning photo of Romeo and Juliet.
I usually take my music with me so I can pass the time but no matter what, I cannot take my eyes off of that tree spire! I have several times in the past and they’ve beaten me to it each time!
It’s be really frustrating to be there all that time waiting on the perfect shot, then you blink or shift your gaze and it happens. Or its cold and the battery is a little slow and then you’re a split second too late.
yep and that’s happened more than I can count! When they come up from behind the island (where I cannot see them) is when they can catch me off guard!
They want to trick you – see if you’re paying attention to them while they play hide-and-go-seek as they know you can’t see or find them. 🙂
Absolutely stunning❤️
thank you Lara!
You don’t feel like posting anymore? I always enjoy watching Bo and Misty!
Gorgeous as always, Wayne. Always has been one of my favourites.
me too Angie but I do not get to do it very often! Has to be zero clouds in the west!
Tonight was no good as there are clouds!