Osprey

Gallery: AvianPosted December 1, 2009240 views6 comments

This is the first time I was privileged to see this magical raptor on the NSW far north coast a couple of weeks ago. Luckily, their nest was 150 meters from my balcony at my resort where my company was holding a conference for two days. Naturally, early morning wake up calls for me.

30D, 300/4L + 1.4x, ISO500, f/9, 1/800th, HH, 80% of FF.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 1, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Hi Akos, nice mullet he's got there. An excellent catch for both of you, I like the blurred wings and detail in the head.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 1, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Nice if you can get it!

Well done Akos - I like the contrast between the sharp head and the wing blur.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 1, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Awesome capture. Love the determined expression

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Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on December 1, 2009 at 10:51 PM

A very cool image, Akos! The blurred wings really put it over the top and draw attention to the head and fish. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on December 2, 2009 at 8:47 AM

a visually interesting shot--I like the contrast between the in focus head/breast/prey and oof wings. you got the focus right where you needed it.

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Comment posted by Laura Stafford on December 3, 2009 at 9:43 AM

Wow, what a great capture--for you and the hawk. Amazing photo.

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