First Big Bird, Osprey

I really pushed the 100-400L on these shots but I wanted to post my first for the raptors. Lesson learned, bring the tripod and the extender. The Osprey was across a small lake up about 40 feet on a dead tree. He relocated in the second shot and he was a little closer to me but shooting from a monopod showed me just how much practice I will need to track and successfully shoot birds in flight. I'm sure the tripod would have helped on the birds in flight shots, the monopod just proved to unsteady for me with the lens fully extended. CC always welcome.

Bashful Osprey

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Not bad considering, Bill. Yup, bring the tripod. I don't shoot anymore without mine unless it's from the car window.

Thanks Mitch. Yes it was a good lesson learned. I knew I pushed the 100-400 but for the time being that's the best I have. Either have to convince the Osprey to get closer or get a prime lens sooner.

Way to go The first is the hardest Bill

Gary thanks. Saving for that 500mm prime lens.

Nicely done Bill. Find a nest site and your up close opportunities will increase big time. Position yourself with sun behind you and wait for the adults to come home.

Thanks Trevor. Excellent advice and I will surely follow it. I really enjoyed this outing.

Nice captures and BIG congrats on your first Bill.

Thanks Reyno. I appreciate your feedback.