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Mr Zoom
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p.1 #1 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

The Osprey Holy Grail, for those who have not heard the term, is when you catch an Osprey jerking a fish out of the water and flying off with it. This set shows how it's done...

1. Saw this Osprey dive into the water no less than 4 times over a 20 minute period. This is a fly-out from one of its unsuccessful attempts.

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2. To find a fish the Osprey will spend no small amount of time hovering and circling about searching for a likely candidate

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3. They also get Murdered by crows in the process

4. Closing in for the kill

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5. Now it thinks it has spotted one and hovers in place

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6. Target aquired

7. Into the dive

8. Another failed attempt?

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9. The Holy Grail

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10. Digging out of the hole

11. Getting some air

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12. Adjusting the load

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13. Still trying to gain some altitude

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14. Flying off for the last supper

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Mr. Zoom - Member in good standing in the Holy Grail Club

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Oct 13, 2009 at 04:28 AM

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p.1 #2 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

WoW!!!

I hope to join that club at some point! for now all I can do is appreciate fully your accomplishment, Well done!
Larry

Oct 13, 2009 at 04:34 AM

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p.1 #3 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

sweet.......bows to you master

Oct 13, 2009 at 04:34 AM

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p.1 #4 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Oh man... THIS is what I dream of. Someday man... someday.... Terrific series my friend!

Oct 13, 2009 at 04:50 AM

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p.1 #5 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

awesome stuff

Oct 13, 2009 at 04:52 AM

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p.1 #6 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

That was an amazing series ZooMy

every birder's dream! welcome to the club...oh wait i'm not part of it

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Oct 13, 2009 at 05:06 AM

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p.1 #7 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Top drawer! Each and everyone.

Oct 13, 2009 at 05:09 AM

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p.1 #8 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Great series Mr. Z
Would have loved to have seen the shot between 7 and 8.

Tim

Oct 13, 2009 at 05:17 AM

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p.1 #9 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

fantastic shots Mr. Zoom!!! Congrats for being the first of the 2009 season.

Oct 13, 2009 at 05:27 AM

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p.1 #10 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

some serious work there Mr. Zoom, I love it. #10 is the best

Oct 13, 2009 at 05:28 AM

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p.1 #11 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Mr. Z,
Came back for a second look, this ones going to be hard to beat this season

Tim

Oct 13, 2009 at 05:56 AM

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p.1 #12 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Grrrrrr!!!! Dang that is fantastic. I wish I could dream something so awesome. I can't choose a best because they all are fabulous. Light, color, depth, presentation. Great stuff.

Oct 13, 2009 at 06:10 AM

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p.1 #13 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

unreal! congrats.

Oct 13, 2009 at 06:24 AM

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p.1 #14 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Great set Zoom, nice job on them all

This is on my bucket list.

Oct 13, 2009 at 09:20 AM

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p.1 #15 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

WOW!! Great set!!

You have a great story here

Oct 13, 2009 at 09:25 AM

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p.1 #16 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Well done Ken. Technicals are spot on and the action can't be beat. I do suspect that that the osprey wound up full of....carp ~ Ron

Oct 13, 2009 at 10:06 AM

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p.1 #17 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Grail! Grail!...all hail, King Grail!

Oct 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM

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p.1 #18 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Fabulous captures Mr Zoom. Very inspirational.

Oct 13, 2009 at 10:59 AM

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p.1 #19 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Very nicely done - I don't know how yo were able to have so many of the sequence in focus! Great commentary too

That's an elite club you belong to for sure

Oct 13, 2009 at 11:03 AM

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p.1 #20 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Absolutely stunning!

We all have something to aspire to.

Mike

Oct 13, 2009 at 12:37 PM

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p.1 #21 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

I'll bet you darn near broke the speed barrier going home to download those pics after that shoot. My oh my,Ken----what a job in capturing something so rarely seen.
Al

Oct 13, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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p.1 #22 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

A great series, you've shown the whole deal here better than any video could. #10 is my favorite but not by much, they all look just right. Only next time tell the osprey to catch a trout.

Oct 13, 2009 at 12:47 PM

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p.1 #23 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

WOW!! Great set, I really like the angle on #13. Thanks for shareing

Oct 13, 2009 at 01:19 PM

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p.1 #24 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Ken this is a very great capture of photos and in great detail. I think you did it perfect as did the osprey. For some interesting info on their talons for any one to read see my link on The Osprey.
http://www.loubuscher.com/The%20Osprey.htm
Lou

Oct 13, 2009 at 01:37 PM

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p.1 #25 · Osprey - Holy - Grail

Congrats Mr. Zoom. Awesome series my friend!

Oct 13, 2009 at 01:51 PM


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