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From the kayak this morning

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · From the kayak this morning

It doesn't happen all the time but once in a while one of these young Osprey will allow me to float in pretty close.

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/5000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/5000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/5000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/3200s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/3200s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/4000s 500 ISO -1.7 EV

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Jul 31, 2023 at 01:08 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · From the kayak this morning

Nice

Jul 31, 2023 at 01:10 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · From the kayak this morning

The Osprey gave you some nice poses. Excellent shots.
The Sandpiper shots are excellent too.

Dave

Jul 31, 2023 at 01:35 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · From the kayak this morning

Lovely Garry. The first, the first of the sandpiper and the last are my picks

Morris

Jul 31, 2023 at 01:47 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · From the kayak this morning

Stunning set Gary !

Ronny

Jul 31, 2023 at 02:33 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · From the kayak this morning

It's interesting how drifting by the subject gives nice changes at times to BG or angles to subject. Nice to have cooperative subjects Gary, these are very pleasing in many ways

Karl

Jul 31, 2023 at 04:42 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · From the kayak this morning

Superb set of images Gary.

Jul 31, 2023 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · From the kayak this morning

Nice collection of varied poses....incredible details on all of them but like the first one...I suspect due to the solid, creamy green background versus the sky/tree-line on the others.

Jul 31, 2023 at 06:48 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · From the kayak this morning

Awesome set. Love the osprey on that perfect perch. Well done.

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:10 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · From the kayak this morning

Lovely set Gary !!! The Osprey really posed for you.

Birdie

Jul 31, 2023 at 07:15 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · From the kayak this morning

Great set Gary. I like the Osprey shots the best. Some nice poses and clean backgrounds.

Dave

Jul 31, 2023 at 09:57 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · From the kayak this morning

Wait just a minute. I thought you are currently in Los Angeles (based on your Peregrine images and your LA River post. Where are you kayaking?

Beautiful images BTW.

Jul 31, 2023 at 10:01 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · From the kayak this morning

Really nice set Gary--you wasted no time slipping back into your native habitat--and capturing some beautiful images!

I especially love your osprey shots shown here.

Many years ago I was sitting in the creek, shooting the 500 II on the 7D Mark II, waiting and hoping for ducks to swim by. Much to my surprise, a juvie osprey LANDED right in front of me, too big for my gear. After a few minutes (which seemed like an eternity) it took off. I was absolutely stunned when it returned to the exact same place a short time later!

Beautiful set, TFS

Kim

Aug 01, 2023 at 03:13 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · From the kayak this morning

What an enjoyable series, Gary.

Really wonderful images.

Cheers

George

Aug 01, 2023 at 04:52 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · From the kayak this morning

Dragonfire wrote:
Nice

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dclark wrote:
The Osprey gave you some nice poses. Excellent shots.
The Sandpiper shots are excellent too.

Dave

Thanks Dave
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morris wrote:
Lovely Garry. The first, the first of the sandpiper and the last are my picks

Morris
Thank you Morris

Aug 01, 2023 at 07:13 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · From the kayak this morning

Nice set

Aug 01, 2023 at 09:13 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · From the kayak this morning

Beautiful set Gary!

Dave

Aug 01, 2023 at 09:22 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · From the kayak this morning

Ronny Olsson wrote:
Stunning set Gary !

Ronny
Thanks Ronny
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Karl Witt wrote:
It's interesting how drifting by the subject gives nice changes at times to BG or angles to subject. Nice to have cooperative subjects Gary, these are very pleasing in many ways

Karl

Yes Karl. The bird never changed position. The current was a little stronger than usual so I kept drifting all over the place. I wanted more head on shots but he was facing away from the rising sun so that made it a little tough. Appreciate the comments
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louie champan wrote:
Superb set of images Gary.
Thank you Louie
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jcnemy wrote:
Nice collection of varied poses....incredible details on all of them but like the first one...I suspect due to the solid, creamy green background versus the sky/tree-line on the others.
Appreciated

Aug 01, 2023 at 02:10 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · From the kayak this morning

Good shots!

Aug 01, 2023 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · From the kayak this morning

RKnecht wrote:
Awesome set. Love the osprey on that perfect perch. Well done.
Thank you
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birdied wrote:
Lovely set Gary !!! The Osprey really posed for you.

Birdie
Thanks Birdie. Always amazed that they'll tolerate me

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dj_hess wrote:
Great set Gary. I like the Osprey shots the best. Some nice poses and clean backgrounds.

Dave
Thanks Dave
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vbnut wrote:
Wait just a minute. I thought you are currently in Los Angeles (based on your Peregrine images and your LA River post. Where are you kayaking?

Beautiful images BTW.

We got back from California last week. I hadn't been out in the kayak for about a month so I was anxious to check out the Osprey situation. This is a lagoon about 45 minutes from home.
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wonderer wrote:
Really nice set Gary--you wasted no time slipping back into your native habitat--and capturing some beautiful images!

I especially love your osprey shots shown here.

Many years ago I was sitting in the creek, shooting the 500 II on the 7D Mark II, waiting and hoping for ducks to swim by. Much to my surprise, a juvie osprey LANDED right in front of me, too big for my gear. After a few minutes (which seemed like an eternity) it took off. I was absolutely stunned when it returned to the exact same place a short time later!

Beautiful set, TFS

Kim

Thanks Kim. That must have been quite a surprise !
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George Welch wrote:
What an enjoyable series, Gary.

Really wonderful images.

Cheers

George
Thanks George

Aug 02, 2023 at 08:02 AM

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