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Narrator: Here we have a classic hover and dive of a Florida Osprey. See the steely determination, the sharp eye on the target. Yes, I'll say it, the raw nerve to make this dive.

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 600.0 mm 1/2500 iso200

With a look of determination on this Osprey's face, it rotates its razor-sharp talons to the fore.

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 594.0 mm 1/2500 iso500

Impact! This Osprey has grabbed the ultimate prize, a giant... clod of dirt and nesting seaweed?!

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 594.0 mm 1/2500 iso500

Flapping the full extent of its majestic mighty wings, this Osprey works hard to lift off with it's heavy load.

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 594.0 mm 1/2500 iso500

I believe I am spotted, and this Osprey looks ready to defend its catch if need be.

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 594.0 mm 1/2500 iso500

Just look how this Osprey wisely angles this dirt clod into the wind for the best aerodynamic advantage.

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 588.0 mm 1/2500 iso400

As the morning sun rises, our Osprey leaves us confident that there will be good times in the nest tonight!

Sony ILCE-7RM5 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS ƒ/7.1 600.0 mm 1/2500 iso640

OK, OK, heh heh... It was just too good to resist. Mark has nothing to fear from this hack.

. I totally dig and respect Mark Smith, and I felt safe with this bit of fun.

Lately if you watch his YouTube channel, he's had all kinds of crazy stuff like a Pelican trying to eat an Ospreys catch, including the Osprey still attached to the fish, in the Pelicans big bucket mouth! Osprey pulling up giant flounder, even a small shark. Just crazy, awesome stuff.

As I reflected on the cost of my new A7RV and 200-600mm G OSS being put to such good use, my dirt clod felt pretty lame in comparison, but the ridiculousness of it all made me laugh out loud, standing there by the water, and how can you put a price on that?

Eric

Mar 31, 2023 at 03:56 PM

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Eric,

Well done...you got a laugh out of me...good fun. I know Mark and have seen his work...definitely a story teller and some amazing captures...

These are great...reminds me of a time in the Outer Banks...I was following to Ospreys pulling a nest...had great access, close to the action and all the ospreys were bring back to the next was twigs and seaweed....not one fish...lol...

Scott

Mar 31, 2023 at 04:42 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Clean shots! I admit, I was expecting the entry shot!!!

Mar 31, 2023 at 06:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Tomorrow is April 1

Good shooting fun

Morris

Mar 31, 2023 at 07:44 PM

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FoleyAMG wrote:
Eric,

Well done...you got a laugh out of me...good fun. I know Mark and have seen his work...definitely a story teller and some amazing captures...

These are great...reminds me of a time in the Outer Banks...I was following to Ospreys pulling a nest...had great access, close to the action and all the ospreys were bring back to the next was twigs and seaweed....not one fish...lol...

Scott

Thanks Scott! Glad you got a chuckle. I'm the opposite coast of Florida from Mark, and I keep saying I've got to make time to go on one of his Osprey Photo shoots he advertises on his website. Yeah, sometimes the Force is with us, other times Murphy is with us.

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csdog08 wrote:
Clean shots! I admit, I was expecting the entry shot!!!

Thanks! Yeah, so was I! Heh.

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morris wrote:
Tomorrow is April 1

Good shooting fun

Morris

Thanks Morris. It better be fun, or they aren't paying me enough. Heh.

Apr 01, 2023 at 02:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Eric,

Look up https://www.dvwildlife.com, Dick is a great friend and he will take you out on a boat...the action at his location is incredible....lots of bald eagles and ospreys, plus much more...

Scott

Apr 01, 2023 at 03:58 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

FoleyAMG wrote:
Eric,

Look up https://www.dvwildlife.com, Dick is a great friend and he will take you out on a boat...the action at his location is incredible....lots of bald eagles and ospreys, plus much more...

Scott

I checked out his website, looks like a great time, still on the other coast... about a 3 and a half hr drive, not too bad but I'd prolly have to go a day early since I'm guessing his shoots start at O-Dark Thirty in the morning. Prices look reasonable too... now I just need to find the time to escape work, heh. Thanks Scott!

Apr 02, 2023 at 10:21 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Eric, just sent you a PM with a few more details...

Apr 02, 2023 at 11:22 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Amazing shots Eric, very well done. I got a good chuckle out of this post.

Apr 02, 2023 at 11:55 PM

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FoleyAMG wrote:
Eric, just sent you a PM with a few more details...

I tried to reply to your PM but evidently, I don't have enough posts yet to earn that privilege or I need to join upload & sell, heh.
Thanks for the info!
Eric

Apr 03, 2023 at 09:59 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Excellent images in spite of the payload.
I’m sure Mark is envious of your shots.

Apr 03, 2023 at 11:17 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Osprey Dive sequence with... D@#$!? Eat your heart out Mark Smith! :-)

Great captures! I'm not so sure the Wife will approve of that nesting material!

Apr 03, 2023 at 02:02 PM


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