Ospreys and Eagles

BGgraphy · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

Hello every one, a few more from my recent trip to parts of the Potomac River recently
Beautiful Place, but they all are huh?

I had gotten too close to a nest that was on top of a duck blind, scared Mom, never saw her until it was too late, I don't think Dad was happy, sorry there Dad, Mom

On watch, a beautiful Osprey

This is noisy I agree but not too bad......? lol, hope not anyhow. A sequence of this Baldie taking off when we were getting close, 7:30 in the morning on a beautiful day, I changed wb a bit on each one. exif says infinity but it was 100 yds or so

Not my best work, next time will be better, hope you like them

Wallace River · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

Hey Bret, love the osprey, great shots and he is a beautiful specimen. The eagles are good shots of classic eagle poses, maybe a bit underexposed, or need a bit more contrast? But to me, any classic eagle shot is a good eagle shot and I enjoyed them a lot. You seem to have no trouble getting close to all these magnificent birds.

dgraham329 · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

nice shots, Bret

jhayesvw · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

not bad at all.
I would post those up all over if they were mine.
good job Bret.

jodelak · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

I think ospreys and eagles should not be allowed in the same thread

They command so much adoration the photographer won't get enough credits

. These are awesome shots Bret, The osprey perched on the small branch is stunning, and the take-off shots of the eagle is also equally stunning. Beautifully done!

bcd01 · 4th of May 2012 (Fri)

Beautiful shots, thanks for sharing

malndobe · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Beautiful, love the Ospreys

Diamond Lil · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Maybe you say they are not your best, but they are still enjoyable to look at and I for one am glad you shared. I love the shots of Baldie as he is about to take off. Very cool poses!

Alf85 · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Great images, you say you took the shots of the baldie at 100yds, what size lens did you use.
Alf.

poldodog · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf85

Great images, you say you took the shots of the baldie at 100yds, what size lens did you use.
Alf.

good shooting if these are at 100 yards

dbriz · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Very nice work Brett with the distance, I have a hard time seeing 100 yards

The Osprey shots are excellent, pa doesn't look too excited to see you.

Dave

BGgraphy · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Thanks everyone, very much appreciated.
As far as the distance, I guessed at 100 yds. but here is the original just cropped and minimal work. this was at 800mm.

CDMOOSE · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Spot on, as always, Bret; the osprey shots are spectacular, in particular.
Al

Candor · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

You're definitely getting the Osprey evil eye there Bret. You had some sweet light with the eagles and I love the second to last shot. Great shooting as always.

jhayesvw · 5th of May 2012 (Sat)

Bret.
The detail you retain at that crop level is amazing.

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1
BGgraphy Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 9,932	Ospreys and Eagles Hello every one, a few more from my recent trip to parts of the Potomac River recently Beautiful Place, but they all are huh? I had gotten too close to a nest that was on top of a duck blind, scared Mom, never saw her until it was too late, I don't think Dad was happy, sorry there Dad, Mom On watch, a beautiful Osprey This is noisy I agree but not too bad......? lol, hope not anyhow. A sequence of this Baldie taking off when we were getting close, 7:30 in the morning on a beautiful day, I changed wb a bit on each one. exif says infinity but it was 100 yds or so Not my best work, next time will be better, hope you like them __________________ "Canonize Him!"- H. Simpson, 2021 Doh! 5D MKII, 7D, 50D, Rebel XS, EF17-40 1:4L, EF100 1:2.8L, EF70-200 1:2.8LII, EF400 f/2.8IS, EF2x III,1.4tc, Wimberley, bunch of other stuff A feathers shadow is pretty good..

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#2
Wallace River Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wallace, Nova Scotia Posts: 6,484 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Hey Bret, love the osprey, great shots and he is a beautiful specimen. The eagles are good shots of classic eagle poses, maybe a bit underexposed, or need a bit more contrast? But to me, any classic eagle shot is a good eagle shot and I enjoyed them a lot. You seem to have no trouble getting close to all these magnificent birds. __________________ IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada : Canon EOS 7D, EOS 1DMkIV, finally enough glass. My Flickr. About me Visit my blog here Last edited by Wallace River : 5th of May 2012 (Sat) at 05:28.

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#3
dgraham329 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 11,135	Re: Ospreys and Eagles nice shots, Bret

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#4
jhayesvw Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,483 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles not bad at all. I would post those up all over if they were mine. good job Bret. __________________ Jeremy 7d, 50mm 1.8, 18-55 IS, 100-400L,430 exII My Flickr

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#5
jodelak Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 7,483 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles I think ospreys and eagles should not be allowed in the same thread They command so much adoration the photographer won't get enough credits . These are awesome shots Bret, The osprey perched on the small branch is stunning, and the take-off shots of the eagle is also equally stunning. Beautifully done! __________________ ... does it really matter? i see with my eyes, i shoot with my fingers.

4th of May 2012 (Fri)	#6
bcd01 Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,427	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Beautiful shots, thanks for sharing __________________ bcd01 - devices of enjoyment list

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#7
malndobe Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Near San Diego, CA Posts: 315 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Beautiful, love the Ospreys

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#8
Diamond Lil Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6,497	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Maybe you say they are not your best, but they are still enjoyable to look at and I for one am glad you shared. I love the shots of Baldie as he is about to take off. Very cool poses! __________________ Wow do I have a lot to learn! The Chosen Spot, NY 50D, EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS USM, EF-S 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM, EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, EF 1.4X III Extender, Flight Brace

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#9
Alf85 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northumberland UK. Posts: 68 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Great images, you say you took the shots of the baldie at 100yds, what size lens did you use. Alf.

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#11
dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota Posts: 8,974	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Very nice work Brett with the distance, I have a hard time seeing 100 yards The Osprey shots are excellent, pa doesn't look too excited to see you. Dave __________________ 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#12
BGgraphy Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 9,932	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Thanks everyone, very much appreciated. As far as the distance, I guessed at 100 yds. but here is the original just cropped and minimal work. this was at 800mm. __________________ "Canonize Him!"- H. Simpson, 2021 Doh! 5D MKII, 7D, 50D, Rebel XS, EF17-40 1:4L, EF100 1:2.8L, EF70-200 1:2.8LII, EF400 f/2.8IS, EF2x III,1.4tc, Wimberley, bunch of other stuff A feathers shadow is pretty good..

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#13
CDMOOSE Goldmember Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rainy Lake, N. MN Posts: 4,777 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Spot on, as always, Bret; the osprey shots are spectacular, in particular. Al

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#14
Candor Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA USA Posts: 4,114 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles You're definitely getting the Osprey evil eye there Bret. You had some sweet light with the eagles and I love the second to last shot. Great shooting as always. __________________ Mike MikesWildLife

5th of May 2012 (Sat)	#15
jhayesvw Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,483 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Ospreys and Eagles Bret. The detail you retain at that crop level is amazing. __________________ Jeremy 7d, 50mm 1.8, 18-55 IS, 100-400L,430 exII My Flickr

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