Osprey

Gallery: AvianPosted November 26, 2009194 views15 comments

1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/3,200s, f5, iso 400. Sun just breaking over mountain.

Now I just wish he had a fish. I also would have liked a little cloud in the sky, but shouldn't complain as we've had rather too much lately! Taken earlier this summer.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on November 26, 2009 at 6:49 PM

Don't be too picky, Ian. I haven't seen the sun for a couple of weeks! Excellent shot, perfectly exposed.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM

What I wouldn't give to have a shot like this in my portfolio! Absolutely perfect in every way.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 26, 2009 at 7:24 PM

Beautiful low key image. The osprey looks menacing and powerful.

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Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on November 26, 2009 at 7:51 PM

Awesome capture, Ian!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 26, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Simply gorgeous - your talents with flight photography as well as the more "standard" avian photography are quite impressive. I was unaware that these birds were hanging out on the other side of the pond, so it's really cool to see this.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 26, 2009 at 8:33 PM

A great dynimic flight posture Ian and I always like these deep blue skies.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 26, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Ian,

This is a fine image as posted, I love that pose, the talons, the light in the eye and the crisp blue sky.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 26, 2009 at 10:20 PM

Absolutely beautiful image, Ian.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 26, 2009 at 10:35 PM

An excellent flight shot Ian, to my eye it looks a touch oversharpened.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on November 27, 2009 at 6:50 AM

Lovely image Ian, really sharp and detailed. With that sky i can't believe this was taken in Scotland! Graham

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM

Simply SUPERB !
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 27, 2009 at 10:24 AM

Fantastic flight image, Ian. Every detail in crisp focus and no motion blur-that's quite an accomplishment.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 27, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Ian, I really like this bird against the really deep blue sky. Really a stunning combo. I also like the pose you caught the osprey in. Great shapness too. Well done.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 27, 2009 at 7:31 PM

Great sharpness and feather detail Ian

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by David Sparks on November 27, 2009 at 9:06 PM

Ian:
This shot is so outstanding, as posted, that fish-in-talons would not much (ceiling effect).
Wonderful sharpness and lighting.

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