Osprey with a Fish Stick???

[EricD]

Found a spot were this Osprey fly's by on a regular bases. Not sure what kind of Fish that is...maybe some sort Pike (not a fish expert)

 

[den9]

not sure what kind of fish that is either, but those are 3 awesome shots. what kind of lens were you using? im only asking because i want to get into hawk and waterfowl shooting.

 

[manaheim]

NICE images.

Nice stick.

 

[EricD]

not sure what kind of fish that is either, but those are 3 awesome shots. what kind of lens were you using? im only asking because i want to get into hawk and waterfowl shooting.

Sorry...meant to post settings as well. I was with in 40 feet when I snapped these off:

Nikkor 200-400MM F4, ED,IF,VR lens

ISO 400
Focal length 310MM @ F8
Shutter 1/1600 sec

 

[dearEvan]

Fantastic shots, Eric!

What strikes me as incredible, (aside from your ability to snap these), is the effortless expression of the osprey. Very cool.

One quick observation: the color of the sky is so consistent, (hardly, if any, a discernible gradient), it almost looks super-imposed... Any enhancement or effect there?

 

[Shocknawe]

nice captures!

 

[EricD]

Fantastic shots, Eric!

What strikes me as incredible, (aside from your ability to snap these), is the effortless expression of the osprey. Very cool.

One quick observation: the color of the sky is so consistent, (hardly, if any, a discernible gradient), it almost looks super-imposed... Any enhancement or effect there?

Nothing super imposed....Little adjustments with brightness is about it.

 

[ArtphotoasiA]

Amazing shots.... no idea about the fish, sorry.

 

[dearEvan]

Nothing super imposed....Little adjustments with brightness is about it.

I reiterate: Great stuff! :thumbup:
Congrats.

 

[lvcrtrs]

Again, great light under the wings. Love the legs in the last one.

 

[MSnowy]

nice pics .really like the first one

 

[thissilentstar]

Don't know the fish either...but great shots!

 

[HikinMike]

I think it's called "Lunch"! :lmao: Great series Eric.

 

[flameshots]

As for the kind of fish, if it's in fresh water it's probably a Gar. If it's in salt water or near the ocean it's most likely a Lady Fish AKA the poor man's tarpon.