Fish with a view, Osprey
Aug 23, 2015 12:29:20 #
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Fortescue, NJ 8/22/2015 (Sharing OK)
At the suggestion of my birding- photographer buddy, Dave, I headed to Fortescue to meet and see if we might catch some interesting migrants heading South in the early morning. We did see a few Ruddy Turnstones, some sandpiper and some Starlings(!)
For me, the most interesting opportunity arose when an Osprey with a fish was heading toward us. (I remember commenting to Dave that I wished he was flying toward the sun. Im so greedy for direct lighting on a bird!)
Anyway, it would have been too difficult to get this guy with my tripod mounted camera, even with the Wimberley Gimbal head, so I use my handheld gear.
As he flew toward me I was already sitting on the sand and while continuously shooting, I just naturally moved backward and downward to a lying position as he flew overhead.
This was the best shot of the lot, though the fish might not be too happy with it.
Canon 70D, Canon 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS II lens, 400 mm, Tv, 1/1000 second, F/6.3, ISO 200, Spot metering, 0 EV), hand held.
Fortescue, NJ 8/22/2015 (Sharing OK)
At the suggestion of my birding- photographer buddy, Dave, I headed to Fortescue to meet and see if we might catch some interesting migrants heading South in the early morning. We did see a few Ruddy Turnstones, some sandpiper and some Starlings(!)
For me, the most interesting opportunity arose when an Osprey with a fish was heading toward us. (I remember commenting to Dave that I wished he was flying toward the sun. Im so greedy for direct lighting on a bird!)
Anyway, it would have been too difficult to get this guy with my tripod mounted camera, even with the Wimberley Gimbal head, so I use my handheld gear.
As he flew toward me I was already sitting on the sand and while continuously shooting, I just naturally moved backward and downward to a lying position as he flew overhead.
This was the best shot of the lot, though the fish might not be too happy with it.
Canon 70D, Canon 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6L IS II lens, 400 mm, Tv, 1/1000 second, F/6.3, ISO 200, Spot metering, 0 EV), hand held.
Aug 23, 2015 12:46:32 #
Love it! I happen to be very partial to osprey, BTW.
Aug 23, 2015 12:55:06 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Love it! I happen to be very partial to osprey, BTW.
Mike, you would have enjoyed Fortescue yesterday morning. Before I even had the cameras out of the car I had seen Ospreys carrying a fish on two occasions within a few minute of each other.
So if you can do it, get to Fortescue around 8:30 AM and you might see the same!
Den
Aug 24, 2015 11:25:39 #
Aug 24, 2015 11:35:50 #
Dragonfly wrote:
Awesome...love all the winged ones, but especially the raptors.
Thanks, Dragonfly. For me the raptors always generate a little extra excitement!
Den
Aug 25, 2015 00:12:10 #
And it's a very good shot, Den! I love it! And download sure does show the detail in his gorgeous feathers.
Aug 25, 2015 08:53:18 #
sailorsmom wrote:
And it's a very good shot, Den! I love it! And download sure does show the detail in his gorgeous feathers.
Thanks, Sue! Glad you enjoyed the detail!
Sep 7, 2015 14:56:45 #
those are some fiercesome talons and love the look on fish! Your images have all been interesting, well done and great on impact.
Sep 7, 2015 15:43:15 #
carlysue wrote:
those are some fiercesome talons and love the look on fish! Your images have all been interesting, well done and great on impact.
Thanks for the encouragement, Carly Sue!
Den
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