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I realize David83 has set the bar ridiculously high for these types of shots. 
Nevertheless, here's my take on 16 hours spent over a day and a half on the river. I totally missed any dive shots and came away with a whole new appreciation for those of you who can do this well. Shot with the OM-1 ll and Olympus 100-400 V1. Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
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Nevertheless, here's my take on 16 hours spent over a day and a half on the river. I totally missed any dive shots and came away with a whole new appreciation for those of you who can do this well. Shot with the OM-1 ll and Olympus 100-400 V1. Thanks for taking a look !Gary
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Apr 02, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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And a few more
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Apr 02, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Excellent set of Osprey action shots.
Dave
Dave
Apr 02, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Gary,
You got the shot and looks like your AF locked on, great Osprey set
Chris S
You got the shot and looks like your AF locked on, great Osprey set
Chris S
Apr 02, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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You have done a great job Gary.
Morris
Morris
Apr 02, 2026 at 05:42 PM
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dclark wrote:
Excellent set of Osprey action shots.
Dave
Thanks Dave
Excellent set of Osprey action shots.
Dave
Thanks Dave
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:00 AM
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Great series Gary. #13 is my pick, the lighting on it really great and the background supplements the subject.
Sreedhar.
Sreedhar.
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:52 AM
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csinseattle wrote:
Gary,
You got the shot and looks like your AF locked on, great Osprey set
Chris S
Thanks Chris. The gear did fine, but my tracking skills are lacking I had opportunities for some dive shots but I just couldn't follow the bird all the way to the strike.
Gary,
You got the shot and looks like your AF locked on, great Osprey set
Chris S
Thanks Chris. The gear did fine, but my tracking skills are lacking
I had opportunities for some dive shots but I just couldn't follow the bird all the way to the strike. Apr 03, 2026 at 07:24 AM
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All great catches, but the set could have used some editing, both to tell a story and to highlight the best images. It is harder to distinguish what is happening in the images with the bird set against the water, as opposed to rocks or the land. I think 3 and 6 from your first post, and 1 from the second, tell the whole story.
All that being said, great tracking and captures.
Steve
All that being said, great tracking and captures.
Steve
Apr 03, 2026 at 08:06 AM
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These are great, Gary! You did a great job of capturing the action - dive shot or no dive shot. For me dive shots are pure luck -- and usually my luck stinks.
If I had to pick a favorite from this wonderful set, it would probably be #7 -- I love everything about that image. You make that OM-1 Mkll/100-400mm combo sing!
Nice work!
Greg
If I had to pick a favorite from this wonderful set, it would probably be #7 -- I love everything about that image. You make that OM-1 Mkll/100-400mm combo sing!
Nice work!
Greg
Apr 03, 2026 at 03:56 PM
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morris wrote:
You have done a great job Gary.
Morris
Thanks much Morris
You have done a great job Gary.
Morris
Thanks much Morris
Apr 03, 2026 at 06:32 PM
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You were definately in the middle of the action. Wonderful series 
Apr 03, 2026 at 07:44 PM
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Great stuff Gary !! Love all the action. Wish my fishing skills were that good 
John
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Apr 04, 2026 at 04:04 AM
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Great work, Gary!
I like #2 the best. I love it when they look straight tat you! It looks like there was great action while you were there. We went down las night and I didn’t see a single bird. Not pitched, not flying, nothing. Must’ve been a meeting somewhere else lol..
I like #2 the best. I love it when they look straight tat you! It looks like there was great action while you were there. We went down las night and I didn’t see a single bird. Not pitched, not flying, nothing. Must’ve been a meeting somewhere else lol..
Apr 04, 2026 at 05:18 AM
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guywithgas wrote:
Great series Gary. #13 is my pick, the lighting on it really great and the background supplements the subject.
Sreedhar.
Thanks very much. Appreciate the input
Great series Gary. #13 is my pick, the lighting on it really great and the background supplements the subject.
Sreedhar.
Thanks very much. Appreciate the input
Apr 04, 2026 at 07:39 AM
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Blueridger wrote:
All great catches, but the set could have used some editing, both to tell a story and to highlight the best images. It is harder to distinguish what is happening in the images with the bird set against the water, as opposed to rocks or the land. I think 3 and 6 from your first post, and 1 from the second, tell the whole story.
All that being said, great tracking and captures.
Steve
Thanks very much. Not sure I follow about "the bird set against water" but I appreciate you taking the time to provide your input.
All great catches, but the set could have used some editing, both to tell a story and to highlight the best images. It is harder to distinguish what is happening in the images with the bird set against the water, as opposed to rocks or the land. I think 3 and 6 from your first post, and 1 from the second, tell the whole story.
All that being said, great tracking and captures.
Steve
Thanks very much. Not sure I follow about "the bird set against water" but I appreciate you taking the time to provide your input.
Apr 04, 2026 at 07:41 AM
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gmccroskery wrote:
These are great, Gary! You did a great job of capturing the action - dive shot or no dive shot. For me dive shots are pure luck -- and usually my luck stinks.
If I had to pick a favorite from this wonderful set, it would probably be #7 -- I love everything about that image. You make that OM-1 Mkll/100-400mm combo sing!
Nice work!
Greg
That's one of my favorites also. One of the last shots after an 12 hour day Thanks Greg
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These are great, Gary! You did a great job of capturing the action - dive shot or no dive shot. For me dive shots are pure luck -- and usually my luck stinks.
If I had to pick a favorite from this wonderful set, it would probably be #7 -- I love everything about that image. You make that OM-1 Mkll/100-400mm combo sing!
Nice work!
Greg
That's one of my favorites also. One of the last shots after an 12 hour day
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Apr 04, 2026 at 07:42 AM
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IndyFab wrote:
You were definately in the middle of the action. Wonderful series
Thanks very much
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johnohio wrote:
Great stuff Gary !! Love all the action. Wish my fishing skills were that good
John
It's funny, there were fishermen down there but I didn't see even one with a catch Thanks John
You were definately in the middle of the action. Wonderful series
Thanks very much
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johnohio wrote:
Great stuff Gary !! Love all the action. Wish my fishing skills were that good
John
It's funny, there were fishermen down there but I didn't see even one with a catch
Thanks JohnApr 04, 2026 at 07:43 AM
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David83 wrote:
Great work, Gary!
I like #2 the best. I love it when they look straight tat you! It looks like there was great action while you were there. We went down las night and I didn’t see a single bird. Not pitched, not flying, nothing. Must’ve been a meeting somewhere else lol..
Wow, that's hard to imagine. There were definitely some slow periods during the day but overall I was very pleased with the action. I got there Tuesday at 7 AM and stayed till 7 PM. As per usual, what might have been my best opportunity for a close, head on shot happened just as I was packing up to leave Appreciate your input Dave !
Great work, Gary!
I like #2 the best. I love it when they look straight tat you! It looks like there was great action while you were there. We went down las night and I didn’t see a single bird. Not pitched, not flying, nothing. Must’ve been a meeting somewhere else lol..
Wow, that's hard to imagine. There were definitely some slow periods during the day but overall I was very pleased with the action. I got there Tuesday at 7 AM and stayed till 7 PM. As per usual, what might have been my best opportunity for a close, head on shot happened just as I was packing up to leave
Appreciate your input Dave !Apr 04, 2026 at 07:49 AM
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Sorry, Gary,I was unclear. For images such as 4,5, 7, and 12, the water background has turbulence and is not sufficiently blurred to place the emphasis on the bird and catch vs. bird, catch, and background. As I said, these are all great catches, but the I try to cull ruthlessly to share only the best of the best.
I'll be posting some soon from a recent trip to Florida so you can return the favor!
Steve
I'll be posting some soon from a recent trip to Florida so you can return the favor!
Steve
Apr 04, 2026 at 11:47 AM