Osprey fishing photos

by John Briggs on April 25, 2009

in Bird Photographs, Blog, Weekend Birding

Just a quick post today to show a few photos of Osprey fishing near Small Point, Maine. When Sharon and I arrived at the location late this morning during low tide, the sun was already fairly high in the sky. We plan to return for an early Sunday morning photo shoot. The light won’t be as harsh and the lower sun angle should add excellent light to the undercarriage of the Osprey.

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I have a lot to write about and many photos to show, but little time right now. Rest assured, I will be posting regularly once again beginning tomorrow (Sunday). We are having an absolutely beautiful day (64° F.!) and it’s time to head out for an evening photo shoot.

Happy birding!

 

{ 9 comments }

Penelope April 25, 2009 at 3:46 pm

Fantastic photos, indeed! We saw an osprey yesterday and I got some amateurish shots through the scope that do show off the impressive black-and-white of the bird at rest in a treetop.

Louise Lefebvre April 25, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Hi,
Found these trought a Twitter user. These pictures are just beautiful!!! Wish I could spend time doing this with my husband as we use to about 22 years ago. Maybe later… when th 8 year old is older!

Sharon April 25, 2009 at 4:47 pm

Absolutely gorgeous shots John! I’m very impressed!

Shelley April 25, 2009 at 5:01 pm

These are magnificent! You are king of the osprey photos!

The Zen Birdfeeder April 25, 2009 at 5:29 pm

Fantastic images. Welcome back and hope you’re well.

Chris April 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm

Hi John,
Wow wow wow… Pfff Wordless!!! I am!!! This sequence of fishing osprey is…. fantastic.. Gosh… You captured it very welll and you got a very good light there!!! Truly wonderful!

Kallen April 25, 2009 at 8:23 pm

John, this has been one of my nemesis birds to photograph so I am in awe over your FANTASTIC photos! Amazing. Such gorgeous birds.

Andy April 25, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Outstanding!
One of my goals this year is to capture an Osprey fishing.

Dawn Fine April 26, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Very nice! Thanks for the f11 clue…I have never used that before…very cool and the photos were so much better.

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