Osprey with catch

Gallery: AvianPosted May 29, 2010182 views11 comments

This Osprey was feasting on a fresh catch near the beach in SW Florida when I spotted it. I got a couple of shots while it was in a tree prior to this. I liked the way the bird looked back toward me as it flew to the next perch.

Also, I liked the view of the talons..........so powerful!

This was taken about 5:30pm yesterday.

Nikon D60, 70-200mm VR, 200 mm, 1/1000, f 4.0

Comments and critiques always appreciated. Thanks.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on May 29, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Karon,

I like the great look you appear to be getting from this Osprey, the prey in the talon and how it is carrying the prey with only one of those talons. The comp I am not as keen on, if you have more room I think this would make a stronger horizontal comp with more space in front of the bird for it to fly into. Perhaps a bit more space all around.

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Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on May 29, 2010 at 3:15 PM

Love the look your getting here Karon, Like the exposure and the detail in the whites and blacks. I agree with Mia that the bird needs more room to the right. Seems tight IMO
Otherwise, great shot.

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Comment posted by Joe Vincent on May 29, 2010 at 3:41 PM

Terrific detail and sharpness in the image Karon! My only nit is that I'd like to see more room around the bird.

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Comment posted by Larry Roche on May 29, 2010 at 5:53 PM

Hi Karen,
This is a great shot! We live in Punta Gorda 6 month of the year. Where exactly were you?
I will send you a few of my Osprey pics. Teach me how you get a moving target so sharp!
Larry Roche
Buffalo NY and Punta Gorda FL
larry@larryspictures.net

Registered on April 17, 2009, 12 Posts, 20 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on May 29, 2010 at 6:16 PM

Excellent eye contact, and I like the hanging talons. I agree with the others that there needs to be a bit more room all around. Its too tight! Just add a little canvas, and this should be great!

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Nice catch Karon.
May

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on May 29, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Great catch ! It has all been said.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by John Tobias on May 29, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Great look from the osprey, good detail and sharpness, comp looks fine to me. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on May 30, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Nice flight shot and I really like the fish in the talons. Would like to see a little more room around the osprey.

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Comment posted by Oscar Vazquez-Orti on May 31, 2010 at 9:31 PM

Cool shot. Agree with Mia...could have used a little more space behind, on top, and in front of the bird.

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Comment posted by Danny Shelton on May 31, 2010 at 10:19 PM

Great shot, Karon!

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