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I have had the pleasure of discovering a roosting pair of osprey in my neighborhood just off a lake. So far they have kept a little distance, but have still managed to get quite a few neat poses and glares from them.






































Oct 09, 2023 at 07:50 PM
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Very nice. One of the pretties birds there is. Maybe you will get lucky and get the dive shot into the water if it hangs around.

Dave



Oct 09, 2023 at 08:10 PM
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How fun was this?

Man Scott you got some excellent images! It's not easy to shoot overhead light that. #2 looks like fish and clam for dinner and a little snack before transporting the fish
I like how dramatic the last two are!

Karl



Oct 09, 2023 at 11:18 PM
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I'd say that was a super encounter, nicely done.


Oct 09, 2023 at 11:31 PM
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Lovely set Scott. You handled the varied exposures well

Morris



Oct 10, 2023 at 07:17 AM
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Dave_E wrote:
Very nice. One of the pretties birds there is. Maybe you will get lucky and get the dive shot into the water if it hangs around.

Dave


I'm hopeful! I've not seen them ACTUALLY hunt yet, only fly over with a catch made before I got there. Would love to see them make a catch.

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Karl Witt wrote:
How fun was this?

Man Scott you got some excellent images! It's not easy to shoot overhead light that. #2 looks like fish and clam for dinner and a little snack before transporting the fish
I like how dramatic the last two are!

Karl


You're right about that light I didn't even notice the clam, how cool is that!

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louie champan wrote:
I'd say that was a super encounter, nicely done.


Thank you Louie! This was from 2 different days where they came by, seemingly unbothered by me.

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morris wrote:
Lovely set Scott. You handled the varied exposures well

Morris


Appreciate it Morris, hope to have more soon!




Oct 10, 2023 at 09:56 AM
 


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That was an exciting wildlife encounter you had Scott! I have always said that it is being around the wildlife and observing the wildlife that is the most enjoyable part (by far!). It is not the equipment and/or post processing

I have no way of knowing if you already know the following. So if you do, please do not take it as an insult. And there are others here who specialize in ospreys. I don't specialize in them and where I go for my loons there is only an occasional osprey.

If you spend some time around your local waters you'll get an idea on how many ospreys are there and where they favor fishing. If it's in an area where they encounter people frequently they're very likely to tolerate you just sitting down and waiting for them (with that new 600 you've got coming!). And after awhile you'll get better at finding *the best locations*.

It may be an "osprey-favored" larger, long branch that extends out over the water. I really look forward to more of your wildlife postings!

Robert



Oct 10, 2023 at 04:49 PM
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Very nice Scott. You'r lucky to have them close. I know there are some in my area but almost never get to shoot them.

John



Oct 10, 2023 at 07:41 PM
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bs kite wrote:
That was an exciting wildlife encounter you had Scott! I have always said that it is being around the wildlife and observing the wildlife that is the most enjoyable part (by far!). It is not the equipment and/or post processing

I have no way of knowing if you already know the following. So if you do, please do not take it as an insult. And there are others here who specialize in ospreys. I don't specialize in them and where I go for my loons there is only an occasional osprey.

If you spend some time around your local
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Thanks Robert. Unfortunately for me (in terms of birding), I live on a lake that is over 2,400 acres so they are spoiled for choice when it comes to fishing and so far don't seem to be doing much of it near me. I need to find some smaller spots where they are active as well.

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johnohio wrote:
Very nice Scott. You'r lucky to have them close. I know there are some in my area but almost never get to shoot them.

John


Indeed, we have quite a few interesting birds of prey around here including Bald Eagles, which are always a treat to see.



Oct 11, 2023 at 01:14 PM
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Nice series Scott


Oct 17, 2023 at 11:32 AM
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IndyFab wrote:
Nice series Scott


Thank you!!



Oct 18, 2023 at 01:57 PM







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