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FollowThe battle is on fish against Osprey,The osprey has caught its breakfast taken at 5.45 am
The battle is on fish against Osprey,The osprey has caught its breakfast taken at 5.45 am
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Winner in Lake Visitors Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in ViewBug Photography Awards
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Runner Up in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 25
Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 25
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Absolute Masterpiece
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SusanBurroughs
October 11, 2017
Amazing Capture. Getting up for a 5:45 photo shoot was definitely worth it.
iansmith_6452
July 19, 2018
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iansmith_6452
July 19, 2018
Thanks everyone who voted and made lovely comments about my image of The Osprey,I`m really touched about all this,and it`s all down to Viewbug I think it`s great
iansmith_6452
September 06, 2018
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iansmith_6452
September 06, 2018
Thanks to all who have voted and commented on my images it`s what ViewBug is about its a wonderful site...thanks again Ian
RickL
April 27, 2020
Exceptional composition,it is amazing that they can get airborne all wet and with a fish
iansmith_6452
April 28, 2020
Thanks for your kind comment, some bad news as he`s not returned this year,Osprey #28 has been visiting and breeding here for 10 years...Thanks again ..Ian
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Behind The Lens
Location
Taken at 5.45 am in the area of Rutland Water,in Leicestershire,England UK. The Osprey landed in a large tree at 5.35 am,we were about 70 yards away from it,then suddenly the Osprey crashed into the water no more than 12 feet from me.Time
5 .45 amLighting
The light was poor and the Sun had not risenEquipment
Canon 5DS Canon 300 mm lens F2.8, resting on a bean bag. Camera settings iso 3200,Speed 1/1000s lens setting f2.8 300 mmLensInspiration
The Osprey`s are a rare Summer visitor to the UK,but conservation and strict protection over the last 50 + years has led to a rise in numbers.For me to be able to photograph and see these magnificent birds is a great experience to me .Editing
Lightening ,contrast and noise reduction was allIn my camera bag
Canon 5DS . Lenses 24-105 mm canon L, 70 -300 Canon L Lens ,filters ,tripodFeedback
Find your location ,watch the bird`s ,a good hide made with natural material,get there early and it`s a waiting game,early morning and late evening are the best times ,so it`s auto ISO and auto WB, 1/500 minimum shutter speed,as it`s low light large open aperture setting`s .