Osprey defending territory: Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph...

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Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

What an absolutely amazing series! WOW!

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Mormorazzi Loc: Temple, Texas

Unbelievable shots! Dang, Pigpen, the birds in my back yard don't even ruffle each others' feathers much less have a knock-down, drag-out.

pigpen

Thanks all. I had fun shooting them. Right before I left for the trip, I got a Canon 7d to go with the T2i. The 7D can do up to 8 fps. This has definately helped increase my keeper rate.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

Fantastic shots :thumbup: :thumbup:

DavesPixs Loc: Upstate NY now Prince George, VA

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

Wow... these are exceptional. Definitely money shots. Great job.

infocus Loc: Australia

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

magnificent shots. Must have been amazing to have been there and witnessed that encounter. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Really incredible photos - those talons!! And to witness, as you said. Amazing!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Superb set.

Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

Super action, great shots.

Ztwizzler Loc: Florida

Great shots, what an incredible display

Reed123 Loc: Henderson,Texas

What an excellent capture,really enjoyed.

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

Terrific action series! Well done.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

pigpen wrote:

Another male osprey threatening another male for his mate. This was quite a scene to watch, and hear, they were making quite a racket. Hard to photograph, everyone was moving terribly fast. I had to do quite a bit more PP than I normally do (or like to do). Good thing they were shot in RAW, otherwise may not have been salvagable. Oh, these were taken in early April in Nags Head.

They really do look much better if you download them.

Great shots pigpen