Osprey #2 - Gallery Link, too

[Scottes]

This osprey dove, grabbed an alewife, and flew off. There's a fish in his talons under his wings, somewhere.

There's something about this one that I like...

http://www.itsanadventure.com/Osprey_lg/images/Osprey_5222l.jpg


That's the last one I'll post, or else I'll over-run this forum. For more, see the links below:
Osprey Gallery, large images (http://www.itsanadventure.com/Osprey_lg/)
Osprey Gallery, small images (http://www.itsanadventure.com/Osprey_sm/)

[PhotosGuy]

There's something about this one that I like...
A wide-eyed osprey water skiing? Avian water sports? Hmmm...

[JZaun]

Thats neat,, looks like a hoover craft :D

JZ

[JMAS]

That photo sure is attractive.
I think the osprey has realized that the fish was already grabbed and assumed a protective position while looking around.

It approched the fish in a slight sliding move, right?

Your gallery is great. I think you were spoted on 4950.


Thanks for sharing, Sottes.

Jaime

[Laziferous]

Holy crap, this one's awesome! There's even a black swan in the background. Super shots Scott!!!

Outstanding!™

http://www.itsanadventure.com/Osprey_sm/images/Osprey_5214s.jpg

[CyberDyneSystems]

These are fantastic Scott!

Wish I could post a few.. but my damn gallery host is still down :(


What a great trip this was!

[Scottes]

What a great trip this was!

Hush CDS! You'll get everyone excited and then they'll all go up here and take all the best pictures and wear out the osprey!
:)


Seriously, if anyone is in New England and wants to make this trip just let me know. The alewives will be running for about another 2 weeks. I've got maps and directions to get there. CDS and I have some good tips, too. And if anyone wants to go some day between the 22nd and 28th we can make a road trip - I'm sure that I'll be going back that week.

[Canuck]

CDS/Scottes,
Man you are making me jealous. There isn't a heck of a lot to shoot out here in the Fens. I might have to take a gander at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve. Here are a few links if you're interested...
http://www.wicken.org.uk/
http://www.spinneyabbey.co.uk/wildlife.htm
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/nthandbook.dll?ACTION=PROPERTY&PROPERTYID=40

[LazyPhotographer]

Skimming the water... that's such a fantastic image! Well done.

It looks like you're catching on to this picture taking thing afterall. :wink: