Osprey on Prey (not gruesome)

This was a difficult shot to compose as the moment just fell in to my lap, so I had to move fast. I've cropped this by about 50%, to increase impact and try to reduce the distraction of the branches, twigs and bits of foliage that were all distracting attention from the Osprey.

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Very nice, John. I love the way the light has just caught his face Where did you take this?

it's a great shot John

Thanks folks!

It was taken at the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Nature Reserve, in Florida. Which, I might add, is a truly magical place for shore-bird and raptor fans. We liked it so much, we bought half a villa in nearby Fort Myers with some friends, because we instantly knew we would be back there as often as our lives and our budgets will allow us to be

johnasc wrote in post #12767630
Thanks folks!

It was taken at the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Nature Reserve, in Florida. Which, I might add, is a truly magical place for shore-bird and raptor fans. We liked it so much, we bought half a villa in nearby Fort Myers with some friends, because we instantly knew we would be back there as often as our lives and our budgets will allow us to be

I may have to hate you then!! (sigh!!) I love "Ding" Darling myself, I've been there three times now on various visits to Florida. We're saving up again as we speak!!

that's an awesome shot. great detail...

Wonderful John.

nice capture

Thanks everyone

Sacmac, we're hoping to go again in November, to do some work on the house and of course a bit more bird photography

Nicely done, very nice IQ!

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Thanks everyone

Sacmac, we're hoping to go again in November, to do some work on the house and of course a bit more bird photography

Yes, that's usually the time of year that we go, but I don't think we can afford it this year. We'll have to see how work goes Enjoy.

Wonderful John! It could be a museum display.

Thanks everyone!