More Ospreys

[coastalconn]

I spent the day chasing Ospreys around trying to get the Dive and the fish grab. I didn't spend much time processing so forgive me for the noise in a few.
1

Another Osprey by krisinct, on Flickr
2

Another Osprey Dive by krisinct, on Flickr
3

Osprey Dive - 8 by krisinct, on Flickr

The last picture is part of a complete dive sequence on my flickr page. If you want to see it check my set - "When Ospreys Dive"

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice shots, I like the first and last ones. - they are both wall hangers for me.

WesternGuy

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Nice!

 

[seakritter]

Nice shots the last is the best IMO, a really tough shot to get.

"As I Wander"

 

[cgipson1]

Excellent shots! #2 is a little unusual, don't see them in a stoop too often! I like it!

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks everyone! I have spent more hours than I can count practicing and waiting for shots like these. My lesson from yesterday is watch the feet. They can glide around forever, but when they see a fish they lower their legs, then it is time to be ready.

CG, I have many similar shots it is really hard to track them when they start their dive, especially if the back ground changes... But it sure is cool catching a keeper!!

 

[cgipson1]

Thanks everyone! I have spent more hours than I can count practicing and waiting for shots like these. My lesson from yesterday is watch the feet. They can glide around forever, but when they see a fish they lower their legs, then it is time to be ready.

CG, I have many similar shots it is really hard to track them when they start their dive, especially if the back ground changes... But it sure is cool catching a keeper!!

Yep.. they can MOVE!!!! lol!

 

[premo]

Simply amazing :thumbup:.

 

[jaicatalano]

The first one looks like he is "chasing" you and not the other way around.

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks premo!

They always seem very inquisitive, I'm guessing they catch the light reflecting off the lens. They like to circle around and have a closer look. I'm always happy when I catch them looking straight at the camera and the sun lights up their eyes

 

[seakritter]

I spent the day chasing Ospreys around trying to get the Dive and the fish grab. I didn't spend much time processing so forgive me for the noise in a few.
1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalconn/7778100068/
Another Osprey by krisinct, on Flickr
2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalconn/7778677138/
Another Osprey Dive by krisinct, on Flickr
3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coastalconn/7774247732/
Osprey Dive - 8 by krisinct, on Flickr

The last picture is part of a complete dive sequence on my flickr page. If you want to see it check my set - "When Ospreys Dive"

I have quite a few pics of Ospreys but never seem to manage the catching of the fish.

"As I Wander"

 

[Derrel]

Looks like that osprey has caught an average-sized American shad. Shad school up in positively HUGE numbers at times during their spawning runs. Shad spawn free-form, broadcasting eggs and milt right into the water, and do not make redds like so many other fish do. Shad have a LOT of small bones in them, and are quite oily; imagine a 1.5 to 2.5 pound oversized sardine...stinky...silvery-scaled...oil-packed light-colored white flesh....mmmmm...osprey treat!!!!!!

American shad - Google Search

 

[shefjr]

That is a nice set! Number 3 is simply brilliant!

 

[MSnowy]

Very nice set

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks shef and MS!

Derrel, I'm pretty sure it is a snapper bluefish. If it was a shad it would be all silver. It has a blue back and forked tail and they were breaking the water all around me. Here's another shot were you can see the fish better.


Osprey Dive - 10 by krisinct, on Flickr