Charles Schmidt Photography

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Red-tailed Hawk

Sub-adult Bald Eagle in front of fall colors!

A dog’s eye. See what she sees through the reflection!

The eyes of a Bald Eagle! Intense!

Butterflies and flowers!

Bald Eagle mating or competition spiral!

Surprise! Taken at Mason Neck State Park. What do you think of its expression!

This majestic Bald Eagle perched high above, surveying its domain, truly reveals the beauty of wildlife. I love the way the soft sky colors contrasts with the eagle's yellow eyes, talons, and beak!

#NaturePhotography #WildlifeArt #Eagle #ArtForYourHome #NatureLovers #BirdWatching #ArtCollectors

This photograph reveals a quiet moment at Mason Neck Park, where mist dances over the water and clouds reflect softly on the surface. The curve of the shoreline invites you to explore the beauty of nature.

#NaturePhotography #Reflection #SereneScenes #ArtInNature #PhotographyLovers #NatureLovers

Tundra Swans landing on the ice!

I'm thrilled to share a moment of a seagull flying against the soft, pastel sky. When I look at this photograph it conveys a feeling of calm and a wonder in the beauty of nature.

How does this scene resonate with you?

#NatureArt #WildlifePhotography #Freedom #Sky #Seagull

Portrait of a wild Bald Eagle perched near its nest at the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve in Virginia. Through manipulation of light in camera and post-processing techniques, I've transformed this photograph into a studio-like portrait.

#EagleArt #WildlifePhotography #ArtisticExpression #NatureInArt

This female Bald Eagle took a much-needed break from incubating her eggs, soaring gracefully at sunrise. The golden light accentuates her stunning plumage. What does this moment evoke for you?

#Nature #Wildlife #Eagle #Photography #DykeMarsh

Male Bald Eagle vocalizing while perched near its nest where its mate was incubating eggs. Enjoy!!

#dykemarsh #baldeagle #nature #wildlife

Experience the allure of nature with this photograph of an Eastern Bluebird in flight, shortly after enjoying some berries. The motion blur captures the energy of the moment beautifully. What do you think? 🐦🍃 #NaturePhotography #EasternBluebird #BirdWatching #Wildlife #Photography

Sun bursts through the Marine War Memorial!

#vietnammemorial #sacrifice #warmemorial

Last week I captured a photos of this Bald Eagle near my home in Burke, VA. I was able to track down information on this eagle based on its band. It was banded as a chick in its nest in May 2017 as part of NPS contaminants study on the Naval Surface Warfare Center along the Potomac River in Maryland

Hi everyone,

This is my first post. I am a wildlife photographer in Northern Virginia. I hope you enjoy my photography!