Camano Island State Park

May 27, 2012

After shopping at the outlets today, we drove out to Camano Island State Park. Joe tested out our new camera lens. Jackie was his test subject.

Time for the new telephoto lens.

Time for Jackie’s turn behind the camera.

As we walked along the beach, Joe pointed out a bald eagle come swooping down about 20 feet from us along the shoreline. I quickly whipped up the camera and started snapping away, loving the fast shutter speed. The bald eagle stuck around for quite awhile and then started to do circles. That is when we realized the eagle was circling around Chance trotting a few yards ahead of us. The eagle was probably contemplating picking up our 35 pound baby! After about 30 snaps on the camera, I tell Joe to come over and take a look…only to find black images! The camera lens was still on! EPIC FAIL!

The days was salvaged when we saw more wildlife, an otter.

Got too close.

He watched me until I backed away.

He came back to sunbathe.

Still watching me

Too cute.

No way to coax the eagle to come back.

It was a great day on Camano Island. Full of surprises.