p.1 #1 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
Once one of the most polluted lakes in the U.S., Onondaga Lake in Syracuse, NY underwent a $1B cleanup and is now home to over 60 species of fish and a diverse wildlife. Over 100 bald eagles overwintered there and I finally decided to make the trip and check it out. Unfortunately, with winds from the west the eagles were catching fish while facing away from me; photo #6 below is what I was getting all day long. I definitely need to go back when the wind direction is right...
On the way home, I visited my favourite osprey nest on the St. Lawrence. The ospreys did not disappoint.
p.1 #5 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
I don't need to see who's posting, as soon as I see the pictures, I can tell it's your shots. Amazing. love the color of the fish on #7. voted for sure.
p.1 #9 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Fantastic !! Not only a terrific set of images but looks like I have a new spot to check out. I'm only 2 hours away !
Thank you, thank you ! YGMV
Gary
Thank you so much, Gary! Really hope that you get some good shots there!!
p.1 #11 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
kdacharya wrote:
I don't need to see who's posting, as soon as I see the pictures, I can tell it's your shots. Amazing. love the color of the fish on #7. voted for sure.
Thank you, KD!! That perch was the ticket to a successful mating a couple of minutes later.
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roadapple wrote:
Stunning set !!!! What Camera body and Lens is used in your very capable hands ?
Thank you!! Canon R5 + 600/4 with a 2x extender for the eagle shots and straight 600/4 for the ospreys.
p.1 #16 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
The osprey images seem to show more punch, maybe because the images were taken without the 2X TC. Regardless, all images are very impressive, Vladimir!
p.1 #20 · Onondaga Bald Eagles + St. Lawrence Ospreys
AGeoJO wrote:
The osprey images seem to show more punch, maybe because the images were taken without the 2X TC. Regardless, all images are very impressive, Vladimir!
Joshua
Thank you, Joshua! I think it's more about the lighting conditions - #1 was taken at ISO 5,000 and in 10 minutes I was at ISO 12,800. Gloomy overcast evening. For ospreys, I was shooting at around ISO 200 and the sun was hitting the ospreys just right. From an artistic perspective though, I really like the mood and colours of #1. By then, all the other photographers had left but I stayed and I'm really glad I did - technical perfection be damned.
