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p.1 #1 · Another Osprey thread

The Pelicans and Ospreys are competing for the attention of local SoCal photographers of late.
Please forgive my long-winded post here. But, I finally got an Osprey to face me head-on so I'm kind of stoked about this.
#1 The start of some heavy lifting.

#2 Flaps up!

#3 I said ............... flaps UP!

#4 Darn! This guy is heavy!

#5 I'm going to need to work out more at the gym!

#6 Let's give it more wing and try this again!

#7 ARRGGGHHHH ................ I think I just threw my back out!

#8 Finally! I think I'm getting some air now.

#9 Lift-off at last!

#10 Hey! Stop being such a drag.

#11 Finally getting some air.

#12 Let's pick up some speed and get you home on the dinner table.

#13 Time for a "victory lap".

#14 Carry-out fast food. That's what I'm talking about!

#15 The End.

If you made it all the way to the end ................ thanks for sticking with me.

- Ken

Nov 16, 2009 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #2 · Another Osprey thread

Very nice sequence shots Ken..

-Quang

Nov 16, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #3 · Another Osprey thread

Very nice Ken, must have really been something to see, thanks for sharing!
Larry

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:01 PM

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p.1 #4 · Another Osprey thread

Ken you did a great job capturing a difficult subject! Great series of shots, all very well done. My favs are the lift off, so amazing to show their power! Thats a mighty big fish. Congrats!

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:07 PM

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p.1 #5 · Another Osprey thread

Wow Ken! That is one fantastic series - How many holy grails do you have now

? Great job on this one - I like them all. It's fun to see the progressive shots as the bird struggles with its prize.

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:11 PM

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p.1 #6 · Another Osprey thread

congrats on your holy grail shot ken. #12 is the perfect pose. you nailed this shot.

- hung

Nov 16, 2009 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #7 · Another Osprey thread

Awesome sequence Ken!
If I had to pick a favorite it might be # 12. I'd sure like to see a larger one of these.
Very nice.

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Nov 16, 2009 at 04:59 PM

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p.1 #8 · Another Osprey thread

Ken,
I see you got your "Grail" shot series Congratulations

Every shot is spot on

Tim

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:30 PM

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p.1 #9 · Another Osprey thread

WOW Ken. Fantastic sequence. This is your 'HG' shot/sequence isn't it? Great job.
dan

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #10 · Another Osprey thread

Excellent series! You nailed the entire sequence

Nov 16, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.1 #11 · Another Osprey thread

Great series Ken. I can sure understand you being happy about these. #12

but I love the whole post.

Rob

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:09 PM

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p.1 #12 · Another Osprey thread

Ken - fantastic sequence man! looks like you had a productive weekend. Can't wait to see what you got from last night!!!

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #13 · Another Osprey thread

Super sequence of this expert fisherman Ken, great job on focus and killer action captured

Tom

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:24 PM

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p.1 #14 · Another Osprey thread

You teased me along to the very end Ken

Very nice head on shooting and the last fly by is just perfect! For good reason you are stoked, nice sequence buddy

I like the toe hold on the fishes snout

Karl

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #15 · Another Osprey thread

It wasn`t hard to stick through to the end because they just kept getting better & better. Take care. Bob

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:31 PM

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p.1 #16 · Another Osprey thread

OMG

What a series.
Awesome capture Ken
I need to get my @$$ in gear and make it down there soon

Nov 16, 2009 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #17 · Another Osprey thread

Congrats on the series and joing the HG club

I hope you will still remeber us mortals and once in a while will answer our hello's

Awesome set buddy looks like I'm the only odd man out

with no Osprey HG shots

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Garen

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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p.1 #18 · Another Osprey thread

Super sequence Ken!
I like them all but I would love to see #7 real close up!
Martin

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #19 · Another Osprey thread

Congratulations to your Holy Grail sequence Ken

Well done & a great set.

Lil

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:34 PM

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p.1 #20 · Another Osprey thread

I made it all the way to the end! Nice shots and love the narrative. Cool to see what they really go through to get a meal.

Nov 16, 2009 at 07:53 PM

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p.1 #21 · Another Osprey thread

Great post Ken! # 12 is my fave.
Bruce

Nov 16, 2009 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #22 · Another Osprey thread

Um yeah! Nice shots Ken.

Sevan

Nov 16, 2009 at 09:50 PM

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p.1 #23 · Another Osprey thread

Excellent series, well done. I would love to see one in real life but not much chance of that where I live, 1500 kms to the coast in a north or south direction and double that distance going either east or west. They are such an impressive BOP.

Nov 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM

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p.1 #24 · Another Osprey thread

Awesome focus tracking and wat a sequence here!

Nov 16, 2009 at 10:45 PM

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p.1 #25 · Another Osprey thread

Top notch set from a fantastic angle Ken

Well done my friend!

Tim

Nov 16, 2009 at 11:00 PM


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