Osprey, Osprey and more Osprey

[Barbara Ponder]

Great shots, Barbara ... the second one is my favourite. There is a sense of anticipation with the left foot raised and a look of determination in the eye. It is a lovely simple photo that tells a story.
The background, although plain white, blends in nicely with the white colours of the feathers.
Wonderful photos.

Thanks Martin!

[Barbara Ponder]

Very nice shots Barbara, I loved #4 with fluffy hair

Binnur, thanks! It's one of mine as well!

[ied]

These a great. I wish they were easier to approach. I've yet to have a "keeper".

Irene

[Barbara Ponder]

These a great. I wish they were easier to approach. I've yet to have a "keeper".

Irene

Thanks Irene! They are like most raptors and very apprehensive around people. Be patient it will happen.

[IzzieK]

I just love #2 image, Barbara...very timely...I don't have time to read others' comments yet but I will sometime so if somebody already beat me to my comment, I am sorry folks...gotta hurry to aerate our cat as soon as my master calls me...

[Barbara Ponder]

I just love #2 image, Barbara...very timely...I don't have time to read others' comments yet but I will sometime so if somebody already beat me to my comment, I am sorry folks...gotta hurry to aerate our cat as soon as my master calls me...

Thanks Izzie! aerate the cat???????

[joebranko]

You capture the most beautiful images of birds!! Love them!

[Barbara Ponder]

You capture the most beautiful images of birds!! Love them!

Thank you so much Joe!

[NorthernFocus]

Hey, Barbara. I love osprey. The first shot is awesome. Great angle that shows off the interesting back feathers and nice techs. Next I like the drying out shot. The last one is great position on the bird and nice techs though not a great angle. Overall a nice set.

[Barbara Ponder]

Hey, Barbara. I love osprey. The first shot is awesome. Great angle that shows off the interesting back feathers and nice techs. Next I like the drying out shot. The last one is great position on the bird and nice techs though not a great angle. Overall a nice set.

Dan! I've missed you! Thanks for looking and commenting.

[Tom Barry]

Expertly done, one and all. One of my favorite birds and I've never gotten a single exposure worth sharing.

[BCrose]

Nice series! As someone who shoots Osprey all the time I can only tell you that getting the 'fish' shot is not easy. Usually hanging around a nest will get you some opportunities when the parents bring back food for the youngsters.

[Barbara Ponder]

Expertly done, one and all. One of my favorite birds and I've never gotten a single exposure worth sharing.

Thank you Tom! I made it a mission to get a good shot and have had a couple of willing models, which always helps.

[Barbara Ponder]

Nice series! As someone who shoots Osprey all the time I can only tell you that getting the 'fish' shot is not easy. Usually hanging around a nest will get you some opportunities when the parents bring back food for the youngsters.

Thank you Monte! I don't know that I have ever seen a nest. I will definitely be on the look out for it the next time I find an osprey.