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Battling Ospreys

Battling Ospreys

Picture taken May 8th, 2014. An osprey tried to invade this nest while the male was away fishing, causing this unique shot. The male eventually returned and gav...
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Picture taken May 8th, 2014. An osprey tried to invade this nest while the male was away fishing, causing this unique shot. The male eventually returned and gave chase to the intruder.
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camera

Canon EOS 7D

settings

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 400/1

upload_date

upload_date

Jan, 2016

Views

335

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+27

Awards

Summer 2020

Magnificent Capture

Peer Award

Top Choice

Superb Composition

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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Thanks Phil!!

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