It finally felt like spring!

[coastalconn]

Finally, the sun was shining and it was actually above 60 today... woohoo!! Had a couple hours to shoot before my normal 10 hour work day. Comments Welcome..

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Osprey 1 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Osprey 2 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Barn Swallow 2 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Barn Swallows 1 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Great Egret Wingtip in 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

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Great Egret 5_2 by krisinct- Thanks for 1 Million + views!, on Flickr

 

[jamesparker1250]

Well a group of sweet pictures . :thumbup:

 

[snerd]

Excellent! Love #5!!!

 

[Raj_55555]

Apart from your usual great shots of the osprey, #4 and #6 are epic. Was #4 a planned shot, or an accidental one? I'd really like to know your thought process, as these are some real tough birds to shoot.

 

[baturn]

Excellent as always! But #4 and #5 stand out to me because of the unique angle. Very well done!

 

[nzmacro]

Yep number 4 is fantastic with a head on shot like that, great finger trigger timing. Is that a second or third shot Kris ??. Number 5 is another great timed shot to get that wing just breaking the water, love it !!. Those Osprey look amazing and a nice catch as well.

All the best Kris, wonderful shots.

Danny.

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks everyone! I focused on the bird on the rail when I saw the second bird coming in. Quick jostling of the AF Button and I was lucky enough to grab the one flying right at me. The shot right before this the focus was on the stationary bird with the flying bird OOF...

 

[nzmacro]

That's brilliant reflexes in that case Kris and not easy. Great timing and that beak open is a major plus in any ones book. Love it. I was curious about that shot, so thanks for that.

All the best Kris, all top shots of course.

Danny.

 

[Raj_55555]

Hey Kris, just so you know I've put up the #4 image in the POTM competition for this month

 

[bwarn]

Love all of them but the swallow with its mouth open is a great catch. They are not easy to photograph.
Bev

 

[SashaT]

Like them all but #4 is my favorite.

 

[unpopular]

Generally I am not a wildlife photography fan, but your work is always much more than your typical duck photography. Great work as usual!