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The 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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19 Comments | Report
lenartuk
 
lenartuk August 16, 2017
amazing capture...
iansmith_6452
iansmith_6452 August 21, 2017
Thanks for that
RonTear Platinum
 
RonTear August 16, 2017
Superb !! Ian
iansmith_6452
iansmith_6452 August 21, 2017
Thanks for that
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe August 21, 2017
Wonderful photo!
theresavar
 
theresavar October 03, 2017
Gorgeous
Niqueki Platinum
 
Niqueki October 06, 2017
Beautiful
PSD9253
 
PSD9253 October 07, 2017
Fantastic Shot. Very nice.
LisaZachImages
 
LisaZachImages October 07, 2017
Great shot!
photosue50
 
photosue50 October 08, 2017
Love thos
Pjerry
 
Pjerry October 08, 2017
An incredible beauty, very very well done.
SusanBurroughs
 
SusanBurroughs October 11, 2017
Amazing Capture. Getting up for a 5:45 photo shoot was definitely worth it.
redsponge
 
redsponge October 17, 2017
Absolutely an amazing capture!
iansmith_6452
 
iansmith_6452 July 19, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
iansmith_6452
 
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
JayneBug Platinum
 
JayneBug September 06, 2018
Outstanding capture. Superb image. Congratulations.
iansmith_6452
 
iansmith_6452 September 06, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
iansmith_6452
 
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
DAZ1900
 
DAZ1900 April 05, 2019
Fantastic Capture
RickL PRO+
 
RickL April 27, 2020
Exceptional composition,it is amazing that they can get airborne all wet and with a fish
iansmith_6452
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
ginnyosbornetracy
 
ginnyosbornetracy August 30, 2020
Fantastic capture! Composition is spot on.
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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 am

Lighting

The light was poor and the Sun had not risen

Equipment

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 mmLens

Inspiration

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 all

In my camera bag

Canon 5DS . Lenses 24-105 mm canon L, 70 -300 Canon L Lens ,filters ,tripod

Feedback

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 .

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