Story telling and photography are two different skills very difficult to master. But you have done a great job showcasing both! You’re definitely a master of the art
This is riveting! Your storytelling builds the anticipation, and your photography exceeds expectations!! The photo of the three balds eagles, one adult and two juveniles, with the fish hanging in mid-air, is spectacular! Thank you for sharing your incredible art with us!
My Fav Moment: The video of the eagles locking talons and the picture where the 3 eagles are aligned with the fish in the air... Just beautiful... Awesome video... Watched it with my 7 year old... He was much more excited than I was... Screaming WOW several times in the middle of the video...
Good observation about the dropping of the fish by a mature eagle and being picked up by an immature eagle - could well be a training exercise. When I saw the mature eagle dropping the fish, I thought what's that about? Didn't seem to be a good reason for the mature eagle to be dropping the fish. Then you suggest training for the younger eagle...makes a lot of sense. Your eagle shots are worthy of National Geographic, Great work. Thanks so much.
Again I'm stunned from all the dramatic pictures and scenes. The cinematic filming of eagles was drop dead gorgeous. This could be a BBC nature production in terms of quality and storytelling. You Sir are a menthor for my work
Wow !!! I Love your videos !!! All of this was so Amazing !!!!!!! Thank you for such an Amazing, Awesome show !!!!! You are so talented and so kind to share ..I love God's Amazing Birds, especially, Love the Bald Eagles.!!! Thank you for All you do and God Bless !!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
I am speechless about the incredible pictures you’ve taken. How can they be so sharp at F5.6? Just surprised to see all the details in tack focus of such large birds at this aperture. You’re a magician!!!
Epic video Mark and superb narrative as ever 👍 As a Brit it was some visit to Conowingo 2 years ago I loved it. I'll always remember the customs/immigration desk at DC when they asked the reason for my visit to the US. I replied 'I've come to visit the Conowingo dam', the guys expression was priceless!
Another outstanding video! Pin sharp, dramatic, images. The sheer number of birds and the high catch rate can only mean one thing - the Conowingo Dam must be filled to the brim with fish! Well done. The quality of your videos are second to none.
Loved it Mark you really captured the treasure in 16 minutes and 26 seconds! Nice meeting, chatting and shooting with you.. You really caught some great action a beautiful video!
Highest compliments to you, Mark, for the excellence in your photography, and narrative abilities . Your knowledge and experience with these magnificent birds is truly remarkable and appreciated. One thing that stood out to me , was the adult eagle dropping it’s catch while being pursued by the juveniles. Parent eagles are wise, and I’d like to think it released the fish , to have them “scramble” and learn to work for it themselves. Lots of fun to watch! 🦅🙌
Nice work Mark. It's great to see the number of bald eagles in the U.S., and I still remember the days when it was thought that the species was a goner due to DDT.
Just WOW!!! That is what always comes to my mind when I see your work. This is remarkable. My grand-nephew is homeschooling due to Covid. I have been sending him links to your videos over the last 6 weeks for him to watch, kind of like the nature films I watched in grade school in the 70s. He loves them. I can’t wait to find out what he thinks of the Eagle video. Thank you for sharing this and for sharing your passion.
Not only are you a well established photographer.. what a great author you are. Such a way with words describing! I'm fortunate enough to have found you when I did. Love it!! 🙌🦅
I like to think that you are correct in thinking that the older eagles were training their young on how to EARN their meal. You do an AMAZING JOB, Mark. I enjoy your work and share it often. Maybe one day, I'll meet you on the Snake for some photos of our wild turkeys and eagles!??!
One of the BEST and most exciting videos. Love the way you took time to explain what was happening. I agree that maybe the adult Eagle was teaching the juveniles how to hunt for and catch their prey, as well as how to keep other eagles from stealing it after the catch. Thanks for sharing. Amazing Majestic birds!
I loved watching the video. You had some amazing shots. I also take great pleasure in listening to your story telling. You are so poetic and have a wonderful way with words.
"Cartwheeling", as you captured at the end, can express either bonding or agressive behavior. Watching it happen in the wild is a "once in a lifetime" experience! When eagles fish, aren't you often led to wonder just what the poor prey, still alive, is thinking, suddenly finding himself in the air high above the only home he's ever known?
These shots are off the hook! I got a nice sharp image of hawk the other day and was ecstatic over it. I can’t image getting shots like this. Great job, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
Always fantastic Mark. Thanks for the nicely prepared video. So many fantastic images but the one with the 3 eagles and the dropped fish is simply amazing~!
Excellent video Mark, like all the ones you've done and that I watch with great enthusiasm. Congratulations on making such great videos that contain spectacular images.
Mark, I started following you for your photography but now I'm not even sure man. Whether I like you photography or your commentary moe. Your photos, videos are the best but your commentary is super best. It keeps you engaged, not only watchin your videos but listening makes it double the fun. Well done man. 💐
Yes, I totally agree with all you said. I know it must be a tremendous amount of work and time to do all this. Mark must go through and edit so much source material and then prepare it in this way for our consumption. He makes it look so easy though. What an artist of his craft!
Absolutely Brilliant! I live on a lake in FL and we have a nesting pair of baldies that have come back every year for at least the last 20 years! They are amazing to just sit back and watch. I look forward to seeing them every year. It seems like they are having more years than not with having twins.
We’re experiencing an exhilarating bald eagle show on Lake Coeur d’Alene Idaho. The salmon come in to spawn and the Eagles migrate to feed for about four weeks this time every year. The excitement is just exhilarating above water as it is below water as I was able to experience it as a scuba diver for many years!! Thanks for the camera settings, they’re very valuable and saves a lot of frustration! Excellent video-Happy Holidays!
Wow, that was amazing light, I wish I would live near such a beautiful location and your images and storytelling is unbelivable as ever. But please start uploading in 4K, so that we can see these amazing birds in all thier glory.
The narration you add to your videos is as engaging as the imagery. You mentioned taking this trip when I attended your Florida workshop in October. I was hoping you would get action shots and make a video. Well done! I look forward to meeting you again - maybe even in Costa Rico.
One of your best Mark!! Some of the best photography I have ever seen, your skill as a photographer is so enhanced by your excellent narration. Thanks so much for sharing this great experience.
Wonderful video. You always explain what is happening with accuracy and expressive adjectives, not be mention amazing photography/videoography. I think we would like to believe the adult was teaching, but juvies are on their own by that age. He was hungry!
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Brilliant seeing nature in full flight. Love Bald Eagles and those talons, wouldn’t want to be caught on the end of those. Great photos thank you. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🐟🐟🦅🦅🦅🏜📷📷📷
During the end notes, I was typing my two favourites from the bunch, the juvie catching the dropped fish from mid air and brilliant dancing pair at the end of the video and you said they’re yours too at the end. What an amazing video 🤩
Mark, that was an amazing video!! Even on slow days like you experienced, it's a privledge to be able to see and hear all these beautiful creatures! We are planning to head back down there again tomorrow.
Wow, fantastic photography, videography and story telling. What a trip. I wish I could have been there. Bravo Mark. My favorite was the three eagles and the fish in the air. Hope to see you soon.
You are one of my favorite photographers-- I love your photography but your explanation and narrative of what is happening is great-- I love the shot of the adult eagle and 2 younger birds and the dropped fish in mid air-- Fantastic video as always
You inspired me to go to Conowingo this past Sunday. When I saw your notice for the upcoming video I looked into it as it is only a 2+ hour drive. It was an amazing morning. The eagles did not disappoint. Highly recommended for anyone to visit. I did not expect the excitement of the aerial battles. Sometimes it was just fun to watch and enjoy the show. I will definitely be returning.
Just awesome. The photograph of the three eagles in line with the dropped fish between them is my favourite - just so amazing! It also occurred to me that perhaps the adult was 'feeding' the juvenile when it dropped the fish but I'm not aware of Eagle behaviour as in the UK we have few opportunities to view them! You did teach me one other thing in this video. I've always wondered by cormorants and grebes I've observed seem to dunk their fish before eating them. Now I know why: they are hiding the catch from other birds before 'flipping' the fish into their bills. Excellent!
Story telling and photography are two different skills very difficult to master. But you have done a great job showcasing both! You’re definitely a master of the art
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it amazes me how these photographers are able to capture these stunning photo with impeccable sharpness! Amazing skills!
This is riveting! Your storytelling builds the anticipation, and your photography exceeds expectations!! The photo of the three balds eagles, one adult and two juveniles, with the fish hanging in mid-air, is spectacular! Thank you for sharing your incredible art with us!
Thank you!
My Fav Moment: The video of the eagles locking talons and the picture where the 3 eagles are aligned with the fish in the air... Just beautiful... Awesome video...
Watched it with my 7 year old... He was much more excited than I was... Screaming WOW several times in the middle of the video...
That’s awesome!
Your pictures are simply breathtaking.
The narration was as magical as the photography. There is really a beautiful story unfolding underneath the dam.
Forget photography, I learn English vocabulary from your videos
Good observation about the dropping of the fish by a mature eagle and being picked up by an immature eagle - could well be a training exercise. When I saw the mature eagle dropping the fish, I thought what's that about? Didn't seem to be a good reason for the mature eagle to be dropping the fish. Then you suggest training for the younger eagle...makes a lot of sense. Your eagle shots are worthy of National Geographic, Great work. Thanks so much.
I never get tired of watching your nature photography. Absolutely incredible talent and appreciation of your subjects. Thank you !
Each of your photograph is really insane. Sir You are really awesome
That is some of the most beautiful. stunning bird photography I've ever, ever, seen and great narrating! Thanks Mark!
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That was very beautiful. It gave me chills. The beautiful beautiful eagles. Thanks, so much.
Truly breathtaking stories and photos. An oasis of joy between all these channels about specs and pixel peeping !
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Mark, you simply keep outdoing yourself with phenomenal photography and interesting commentary.
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Mark, you don't disappoint - crystal clear stills, fascinating video clips and a commentary that, at times, is almost poetic.
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Again I'm stunned from all the dramatic pictures and scenes. The cinematic filming of eagles was drop dead gorgeous. This could be a BBC nature production in terms of quality and storytelling. You Sir are a menthor for my work
Thank you!
Stellar oral and visual storytelling! Breathtaking work. Thank you so much.
Wow !!! I Love your videos !!! All of this was so Amazing !!!!!!! Thank you for such an Amazing, Awesome show !!!!!
You are so talented and so kind to share ..I love God's Amazing Birds, especially, Love the Bald Eagles.!!! Thank you for All you do and God Bless !!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
Stunning work again Mark. Your videos never grow old. Thanks for sharing.
What a show !! Great narrative, Mark !! Your bird shows/ pictures never disappoint.
Bravo !
You have an amazing story telling skill that matches your photography skills! Amazing story Mark thank you for sharing your beautiful experience!
I am speechless about the incredible pictures you’ve taken. How can they be so sharp at F5.6? Just surprised to see all the details in tack focus of such large birds at this aperture. You’re a magician!!!
Epic video Mark and superb narrative as ever 👍 As a Brit it was some visit to Conowingo 2 years ago I loved it. I'll always remember the customs/immigration desk at DC when they asked the reason for my visit to the US. I replied 'I've come to visit the Conowingo dam', the guys expression was priceless!
Wow! What an experience with some of the best bird shots I've seen this year! No less than a thriller!
Watching these birds flying free would be an amazing feeling. I wish i could experience this
Incredible photo, great voiceover, too. Thank you.
That vertical pic of the eagle it fricken amazing! Your photography leaves me breathless and I adore your narration.
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Wow is an understatement. Great story telling and impeccable photos. Thanks Mark, this has been a great education.
Fantastic photographs, and great narrative too! Thanks for sharing your work.
Another outstanding video! Pin sharp, dramatic, images. The sheer number of birds and the high catch rate can only mean one thing - the Conowingo Dam must be filled to the brim with fish! Well done. The quality of your videos are second to none.
Phenomenal photography and video. I really enjoyed watching this and your narration was great.
Loved it Mark you really captured the treasure in 16 minutes and 26 seconds! Nice meeting, chatting and shooting with you.. You really caught some great action a beautiful video!
Thanks and it was great meeting and shooting alongside you as well!
That was so well narrated! I was eating popcorn while watching this beautiful video! Thank you for those amazing pictures! WOW!
I am 40 min away. Love going down there to see the Eagles. If you park near the vultures they will eat your windshield wipers
. Great images
Highest compliments to you, Mark, for the excellence in your photography, and narrative abilities . Your knowledge and experience with these magnificent birds is truly remarkable and appreciated. One thing that stood out to me , was the adult eagle dropping it’s catch while being pursued by the juveniles. Parent eagles are wise, and I’d like to think it released the fish , to have them “scramble” and learn to work for it themselves. Lots of fun to watch! 🦅🙌
Bravo, bravo!!! The pictures and story telling was worth the wait, Mark! Thank you for sharing those moments that most of us can only dream of!
Thanks and you are welcome
Great storytelling. I've spent many hours there, watching the action. You had a LOT of action for one day!
My favourite part of the video was the eagles locking their talons. Amazing
Great video, I love the way you told the stories of the day thank you. London is listening!
M Smith, breathe taking in seeing their hard work on survival. Beautiful work, thank you.
Nice work Mark. It's great to see the number of bald eagles in the U.S., and I still remember the days when it was thought that the species was a goner due to DDT.
Just WOW!!! That is what always comes to my mind when I see your work. This is remarkable. My grand-nephew is homeschooling due to Covid. I have been sending him links to your videos over the last 6 weeks for him to watch, kind of like the nature films I watched in grade school in the 70s. He loves them. I can’t wait to find out what he thinks of the Eagle video. Thank you for sharing this and for sharing your passion.
Absolutely amazing shots!!!! And the narrating was superb!!!
Valerie.
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Not only are you a well established photographer.. what a great author you are. Such a way with words describing! I'm fortunate enough to have found you when I did. Love it!! 🙌🦅
Wow, thank you!
I like to think that you are correct in thinking that the older eagles were training their young on how to EARN their meal.
You do an AMAZING JOB, Mark. I enjoy your work and share it often. Maybe one day, I'll meet you on the Snake for some photos of our wild turkeys and eagles!??!
Hope your doing allright keep on keep on ,Mark your an awesome story teller and photographer.
One of the BEST and most exciting videos. Love the way you took time to explain what was happening. I agree that maybe the adult Eagle was teaching the juveniles how to hunt for and catch their prey, as well as how to keep other eagles from stealing it after the catch. Thanks for sharing. Amazing Majestic birds!
You are the best photographer I have ever seen posting on YT.
You could shoot for National Geographic or Hustler.
Thanks and lol on hustler.
just discovered your channel and it did not disappoint. Binge watching all your great documentaries, you got some amazing shots in that one
Thank you!
I loved watching the video. You had some amazing shots. I also take great pleasure in listening to your story telling. You are so poetic and have a wonderful way with words.
Extraordinary shooting , superb shots, narration.... Just awesome
Fantastic show well caught. Awesome photographs, congratulations.
"Cartwheeling", as you captured at the end, can express either bonding or agressive behavior. Watching it happen in the wild is a "once in a lifetime" experience! When eagles fish, aren't you often led to wonder just what the poor prey, still alive, is thinking, suddenly finding himself in the air high above the only home he's ever known?
Yes I often think that with the Osprey
I often try to imagine the fish's reaction. ("Why does everyone say air travel is so great?")
Incredible. I enjoyed it so much. Bald Eagles are my favorite. I definitely have this on my bucket list when I retire in 3 years!
That's how many weeks and hours left?!!! Lol!
You done good girl ❣ Wow❣ 🎖
These shots are off the hook! I got a nice sharp image of hawk the other day and was ecstatic over it. I can’t image getting shots like this. Great job, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride!
Always fantastic Mark. Thanks for the nicely prepared video. So many fantastic images but the one with the 3 eagles and the dropped fish is simply amazing~!
Excellent video Mark, like all the ones you've done and that I watch with great enthusiasm. Congratulations on making such great videos that contain spectacular images.
Absolutely wonderful and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for bringing this to us.
What a fabulous show. Thanks, Mark, for bringing it to us.
Mark you're a great artist in all ways. Thank you for sharing these incredible videos and photos. Your narration is phenomenal too!
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Mark, I started following you for your photography but now I'm not even sure man. Whether I like you photography or your commentary moe. Your photos, videos are the best but your commentary is super best. It keeps you engaged, not only watchin your videos but listening makes it double the fun. Well done man. 💐
I appreciate that! Thanks.
Yes, I totally agree with all you said.
I know it must be a tremendous amount of work and time to do all this. Mark must go through and edit so much source material and then prepare it in this way for our consumption. He makes it look so easy though. What an artist of his craft!
Incredible Mark! What a beautiful video and pictures !!!
Many thanks!
Simply an amazing show by a most talented photographer, super job!
Thank you so much 😀
Great video. The verbal portion fit so nicely with the video portion.
Another informative and beautiful presentation...Thanks Mark!
Thanks for bringing us along! Great photos and storytelling as usual 👍🏼
Astounding the razor sharp images you're getting from that distance. AMazing images amazing video amazing photographer.
Absolutely Brilliant!
I live on a lake in FL and we have a nesting pair of baldies that have come back every year for at least the last 20 years! They are amazing to just sit back and watch. I look forward to seeing them every year. It seems like they are having more years than not with having twins.
You live in a wonderful place! envious!
We’re experiencing an exhilarating bald eagle show on Lake Coeur d’Alene Idaho. The salmon come in to spawn and the Eagles migrate to feed for about four weeks this time every year. The excitement is just exhilarating above water as it is below water as I was able to experience it as a scuba diver for many years!! Thanks for the camera settings, they’re very valuable and saves a lot of frustration! Excellent video-Happy Holidays!
I would love to see that!
Amazing photos!! Was great to see the eagles eating the fish in flight, and all the adult/immature interactions. Thank you!
Wow, that was amazing light, I wish I would live near such a beautiful location and your images and storytelling is unbelivable as ever. But please start uploading in 4K, so that we can see these amazing birds in all thier glory.
Wow 😳 that was amazing loved the adult eagle 🦅 dropping fish and juvenile catching it amazing thanks mark 😊
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The narration you add to your videos is as engaging as the imagery. You mentioned taking this trip when I attended your Florida workshop in October. I was hoping you would get action shots and make a video. Well done! I look forward to meeting you again - maybe even in Costa Rico.
Spectacular video!! They do put on a great show when migrating.
5:11 That looks like a bird heaven!
Your words with the photos are awesome
Outstanding, as usual and your narrative makes it complete!!!
Beautiful shots!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!❤️🦅
Absolutely stunning photography and video Mark! Very well captured and highly entertaining! Cheers
Oh my gosh, another fantastically beautiful video, capturing those magnificent eagles! You're videos & shots are amazing! TY for sharing! 👏😊
Amazing how close you are with those flying birds!! Hope you enjoy your job or trip and thanks for sharing 👍
This video alone just earned you a subscription. Exceedingly well done sir
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One of your best Mark!! Some of the best photography I have ever seen, your skill as a photographer is so enhanced by your excellent narration. Thanks so much for sharing this great experience.
Thanks!
I'm from Maryland originally so I really enjoyed this video. Loved it!
Wonderful video. You always explain what is happening with accuracy and expressive adjectives, not be mention amazing photography/videoography. I think we would like to believe the adult was teaching, but juvies are on their own by that age. He was hungry!
You create the most amazing videos Mark.
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Holy smokes, that clip of the juvenile grabbing the fish in midair is unbelievable!
Brilliant seeing nature in full flight. Love Bald Eagles and those talons, wouldn’t want to be caught on the end of those. Great photos thank you. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🐟🐟🦅🦅🦅🏜📷📷📷
Thanks 👍
Thanks fr sharing, the 2 moments were simply awesome, the juvenile catching the fish dropped by adult mid air and the fight betn the two adults 👍👍
During the end notes, I was typing my two favourites from the bunch, the juvie catching the dropped fish from mid air and brilliant dancing pair at the end of the video and you said they’re yours too at the end. What an amazing video 🤩
Mark, that was an amazing video!! Even on slow days like you experienced, it's a privledge to be able to see and hear all these beautiful creatures! We are planning to head back down there again tomorrow.
Agreed. Amazing placd
Wow, fantastic photography, videography and story telling. What a trip. I wish I could have been there. Bravo Mark. My favorite was the three eagles and the fish in the air. Hope to see you soon.
Thanks Mike!
This was another terrific Mark. I live in Maryland and had no idea that so many eagles gather at the Conowingo Dam.
Amazing! The images and captures were awesome!
You are one of my favorite photographers-- I love your photography but your explanation and narrative of what is happening is great-- I love the shot of the adult eagle and 2 younger birds and the dropped fish in mid air-- Fantastic video as always
Thanks
You inspired me to go to Conowingo this past Sunday. When I saw your notice for the upcoming video I looked into it as it is only a 2+ hour drive. It was an amazing morning. The eagles did not disappoint. Highly recommended for anyone to visit. I did not expect the excitement of the aerial battles. Sometimes it was just fun to watch and enjoy the show. I will definitely be returning.
That’s awesome
Just awesome. The photograph of the three eagles in line with the dropped fish between them is my favourite - just so amazing! It also occurred to me that perhaps the adult was 'feeding' the juvenile when it dropped the fish but I'm not aware of Eagle behaviour as in the UK we have few opportunities to view them! You did teach me one other thing in this video. I've always wondered by cormorants and grebes I've observed seem to dunk their fish before eating them. Now I know why: they are hiding the catch from other birds before 'flipping' the fish into their bills. Excellent!
Excellent video, the images you captured are remarkable....thanks for sharing.
Omg! This was amazing! The narration was perfect!!!
These are sensational pictures Mr. Smith
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