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Osprey on Nest

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Posted by Ian Mason on July 11, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Osprey on Nest
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4, 1/320s, f7.1, iso 400. Portable hide. Sun just breaking through cloud.

One from this morning. I've been watching this nest for several weeks now (with a licence)and thankfully it appears to have been very successful, with three chicks. I have only managed a handful of decent shots, as it has proved difficult to get good conditions and free time together. Here, nothing had been happening in the hour preceding this shot, then dad arrived with a fish for breakfast.I suspect they will have fledged by the time I return. It's been great to see it develop.

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Posted by David Taylor on July 12, 2009 at 3:34 AM
It would have been nice to see the fish and the chicks, but still an excellent image portraying another story altogether, like 'What's been going on here while I've been out working?' for example. :wink: :biggrin:

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Posted by Tim Munsey on July 12, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Amazing to have such an opportunity, fantastic birds looking forward to seeing more.

Tim
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 12, 2009 at 8:28 AM

Hi Ian,

I've only ever seen an Osprey from distance, so this must have been very special, like the wing position of the incoming male, nice capture.

Andy...
Posted by Fran French on July 12, 2009 at 12:14 PM
A cracking image Ian, and one to be proud of. Great pose and glint in the eye.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 12, 2009 at 4:44 PM
What a wonderful shot. Great pose and detail. I'm looking forward to seeing more. :smile:
Posted by Ben Simmonds on July 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM
difficult environment to work with as the nest could so easily clutter the picture but you have got the focus and attention well on the bird, nice to see the other interacting also.
Posted by Mark Hamblin on July 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
A bit up and under in terms of perspective but good action and pose.
Posted by Justin on July 15, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Hi Ian,

I love the pose here and the way the youngster is looking on.
A fine subject to have in your collection too.
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