Osprey With Salmon

Gallery: AvianPosted September 2, 2016587 views17 comments

Became acquainted with a good spot to photograph Osprey catching Kokanee (land locked) Salmon that have turned red for their spawning activity. The red fish adds a nice contrast in the photo. I am assuming these Osprey are juveniles based on their behavior, and the frequency of misses on their dives. I'm no Osprey expert, but I think the adults may have already left on their migration. Comments/Critique always appreciated.

Canon 1DX
EF 600
ISO 1000
f7.1
Shutter Speed 1/4000
Tripod
+/- 35% Crop

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on September 3, 2016 at 12:54 AM

This is a memorable picture because of the red salmon...a beautiful catch by the Osprey and by you. Wonderful shot.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 3, 2016 at 8:57 AM

Excellent, Ralph. Glad to see you posting again. The red of the salmon is amazing and really pulls the eye into the action. Nice exposure in the whites and the detail in the larger image is outstanding.

devil

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on September 3, 2016 at 11:58 AM

Nice. The contrast created by the salmon really adds to the image. Nicely captured.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on September 3, 2016 at 12:32 PM

Very nice image. Nice pose and wing position, but I love the way that salmon draws the eye. Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on September 3, 2016 at 1:55 PM

Hi Ralph,

The color of the salmon adds some additional positive features to a wonderful scene. Osprey is nice and sharp with a perfect wing position for your composition. Well done.......................................Jim

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Comment posted by David Schoen on September 3, 2016 at 2:25 PM

A colorful meal. And I'm sure this was a happy Osprey. I really like this image. The color really draws one's attention.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on September 4, 2016 at 1:38 PM

Almost surreal, the color of the fish. Awesome pose - love it all way round ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on September 4, 2016 at 7:25 PM

Ralph: the red color of the Kokanee really adds some pop to this excellent photo. Congrats! Richard

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on September 5, 2016 at 12:48 AM

This is great Ralph. Glad to see you posting again. The red salmon really gives this a pop.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 5, 2016 at 3:53 PM

This is awesome, Ralph. That red salmon really adds to this image. Great wing position and nice detail in the Osprey as well.
Superb image.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on September 7, 2016 at 5:05 PM

Ralph, this would be a cool capture with any fish in those talons but...that red salmon really kicks this one up a notch. Great wings up flight pose. Nice detail showing in the Osprey. Well done!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 8, 2016 at 7:04 PM

Congrats on this sweet image and the pick Ralph. The red salmon takes this over the top devil

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on September 9, 2016 at 8:21 PM

Congrats on the EP, Ralph.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on September 9, 2016 at 10:34 PM

Thanks editor's for the EP. A very pleasant surprise.
Thanks for all of the kind comments.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 13, 2016 at 6:20 PM

Congrats Ralph devil

Killer Photo!!!

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Comment posted by Thiraviyam Yogaraj on September 14, 2016 at 1:22 PM

Very nice capture

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 16, 2016 at 1:35 PM

Congrats on the WP!
Nice wing position, sweet water, and - of course - that red salmon makes the shot.
Sandy

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