First kayak trip to the lake and this young eagle is sitting pretty across the lake. Thankfully I brought the bazooka lens along and even with a 500mm reach and a crop sensor I have a pretty good crop on the photo. Taken before I unloaded the kayak from the van. Can't imagine handling that lens in the kayak.
An absolutely awesome photo! I was so impressed when I thought you took it from the kayak but after reading your description I'm impressed that you got it even as you did!