Osprey Celebration - Thank you for your votes - More Ospreys

[coastalconn]

As I found out I was the winner of the August POTM I was sitting at my favorite spot shooting my favorite subject - the Osprey. I don't think I will ever be able to out do my shot, but I thoroughly enjoy trying. I have my spot down pretty well and know what tide is best and what wind direction, of course they don't always co operate... C&C always welcome

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Osprey liftoff by krisinct, on Flickr

2

Talons First - Osprey by krisinct, on Flickr

3 They always do a big shake after they leave the water, kind of like a flying wet dog

Osprey even more messed up by krisinct, on Flickr

4 Sometimes they just pull up from their dive

Osprey Abandoned Dive by krisinct, on Flickr

5 Ever wondered about Osprey belly?

Osprey Belly of the Beast by krisinct, on Flickr

 

[Overread40]

The last two are just fantastic shots!

though maybe consider cropping a little off the top of the 4th? Just a kind of feeling I have to raise the bird in the frame a tiny bit (but not too much that he ends up hitting the top of course).

 

[JoshuaSimPhotography]

Usually, i get annoyed when people post the same subject…but this is so good! Great shots! first is my fav!

Congratz too

 

[coastalconn]

Thanks Overread and Joshua. You know how much I love my Ospreys. I have posted many other birds in the past month, but I figured out no one cares about songbirds Anyways, there are still a few more Osprey shots that I have not gotten yet but it probably won't be until next year as there are only a few left here. Thanks again, this is the first photo contest of any kind that I have won, so it means alot to me especially after how much time I spent to get the shot!

 

[Ulriksen]

I especially like the last one, interesting shot and I don't think I've ever seen a photo like it before! Great job!