Friday Funny!

Happy Friday

AHHHHHHH !

Oh Grandma you scared the stuffing out of me.

Do it again!

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

I Shoulda Been a Teacher

"American Bald Eagles"

Last week my photographer BFF asked me if I wanted to go to

Starved Rock with her to take pictures of the "Eagles."

Of course I said yes!

Shes always good for a laugh,

plus I thought I may learn something from her,

since she actually is a photographer,

college degree and all.

FACT: Bald Eagles stand about 3.5 feet tall

FACT: There nests can weigh up to 2,000 pds

The "Whole Eagle Watch" thing starts out in the lodge

with a beautiful buffet lunch.

FACT: The Females wing span is approx 8'

FACT: The Males wing span is approx. 6.5'

FACT: They mate for life! (I respect that in a bird)

Then we all boarded this cute little trolley car

that would take us out to the

viewing area.

FACT: Eagles like to hang out by Dams.

The water rarely freezes there

and they can fish most of the winter.

FACT: The average age on the trolley was 50.

(when did I start riding trolleys with old people?)

If you look real close you can see about 8 Eagles perched

in the tree. Quiet a sight for me, since most of my

life they were on the endangered species list.

FACT: Bald Eagles are thriving in this country due to the

ban on DDT and protection by the Endangered Species act.

 DDT is a pesticide that accumulated in eagles and other hawks.

The shells of the eggs became fragile and often cracked,

killing the young.

 Bald Eagles have recovered so well

that they are no longer considered Federally Endangered.

Then they took us all downstairs to watch a short educational film.

(Yay Mobil)

FACT:  Those are some big A**  Talons.

The bald eagle was chosen on  June 20, 1782

as the emblem of the United States of America,

because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks.

FACT: The picture above was taken at Starved Rock,

just not by me.

These are the shots I was able to get.

 Look close the eagle is there.



 Yep, two of them there.

My friends photography tip for the day?

"Buy a Zoom Lens!"

FACT: shes not my friend anymore.



"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"

Thanks for asking.

If you have been wondering where I have been lately.

I've been doing a little of this


and

a little of this

Since I have now become a paid professional
(I finally got paid that $1 for that photo shoot back in December)
I've decided to take some photography classes.




 and some of this

yay me!

and
 A little of this, "God help me"

I may be a border line hoarder......

Ok may be not border line.

 A little of this,

Catch me Grandma

" I love you baby girl"

And today I'm off to shoot some Bald Eagles,
(I hear that they are no longer on the endangered species list.)

"IT'S A GOOD LIFE"