Osprey's Prize

Gallery: AvianPosted September 20, 2011382 views20 comments

It was a real treat to watch this osprey dive in and take out this catch. He was too far away for the dive part but struggled for a bit and then took off directly at me.....turning for the profile shot at the last moment.
Canon 1D Mark 3 with the Sigma 300-800 @ 356mm at f/7.1 for 1/2500 sec. at ISO 640.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Doug Backlund on September 20, 2011 at 11:44 AM

Great shot with the wings up and no shadows! You must have been pretty close. Looks very sharp and good detail, I'm impressed with the quality from that lens.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on September 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

Good of the osprey to turn and that is a nice size fish. I like the wing spread so you can see the wing feathers and body, good timing to get this, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

This is the osprey shot that we're all hoping for!
Perfect poses, eye of both bird and fish, both talons, great techs, clean BG.
Excellent!
Sandy

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Comment posted by John Blumenkamp on September 20, 2011 at 12:57 PM

This is dynamite Roman! The ideal osprey image, including the open mouth on the catch... fantastic work!!!

Hey, I saw your response to one of my previous images asking about my fall trip, etc... I'm heading out this Friday for some autumn action in Yellowstone and the Tetons. Drop me a line via email if you're heading this way, and maybe we can cross paths once again!

Registered on February 26, 2011, 58 Posts, 313 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on September 20, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Totally cool. This guy looks like he is riding a skateboard. Congratulations on this great shot.
May

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 20, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Awesome capture with the fishes mouth wide open. Solid exposure as well

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on September 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Really nice Roman. Love the position of the bird. Nice sharpness and light too. My only question is about the head of the fish. Given the light direction and the fact that a sea trout's cheek and gill area is very light and silvery I would expect this area of the fish to be much brighter than it appears. Did you bring that area down any? Not a nit on the image, just interested in the processing.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM

One of the best and most interesting Osprey shots I have ever seen. Of course there's the usual fishing shots etc, but this is sooo great !! The way it holds the fish is almost surreal.. Really love it ! Congratulations with this amazing shot , cheers, Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Leekam on September 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

Excellent shot! The classic Osprey shot we all want.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on September 20, 2011 at 7:27 PM

That is a wonderful shot, congratulations on getting this image!

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Diller on September 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Nice flight shot with prey.....sweet lighting too!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

A really fantastic shot Roman, the light is great and you've got excellent eye contact from both subjects, congrats on this one.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on September 20, 2011 at 10:36 PM

Awesome Roman, Love the fish's open mouth

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 20, 2011 at 10:54 PM

Beautiful catch, Roman. I love the wing position and the great view of the eye.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on September 21, 2011 at 8:03 AM

A terrific frame, very well captured !!!
It looks as if Osprey is riding the fish.

Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on September 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

It's all been said already, but I am compelled to chim in - this is a spectacular shot, one I can only (and will) dream of. Pose, sun angle and capture ar perfect - congratulations.

Registered on November 24, 2008, 56 Posts, 492 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM

The LP looks fantastic Roman, everything's right on the money.
I especially like the light here, and this awesome side POV of bird AND fish.
Very well done!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Roberts on September 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM

Nice shot. I love the way these guys line the fish up so that it is more aerodynamic in flight. Excellent detail.

Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments

Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on September 23, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Thanks all! Sorry for the late reply Ron.....but yes, I did tone down the area a bit near the gills

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Comment posted by Neal Cooper on September 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Nice sighting and image well captured Roman. Well done. All said above.

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