I had this unexpected encounter with an osprey on a hike a few weeks ago on Tomales Point in Point Reyes National Seashore. My goal for the trip was to photograph the tule elk in velvet antlers, and as I dropped into a wildflower-covered valley I started photographing some sparrows as they hopped around on the lupine. Then at one moment I happened to look up and saw this osprey go cruising by at a low altitude. I was already working on my tripod at full height, so I was able to pan with the bird fairly successfully, and managed to snap off a few sharp frames as it shot by.
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beautiful. nice sharp eye on the fly!
ReplyDeleteFantastic flight captures.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird to see.
Good capture!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Pat!
ReplyDeleteNice bird, great capture!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool, Pat. So where is this wildflower-filled valley? ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Pat!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I always enjoy watching the local ospreys.
ReplyDeleteWonderful captured! What a beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteExcellent flight capture, Pat. Perfect exposure, difficult to manage with bright sky as background.
ReplyDeleteFantastic BIF Pat! I love watching Osprey. Yesterday I observed a family of Osprey, which had 3 chicks.
ReplyDeleteGreat flight captures! Ospreys are such beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. He has a mean look in his eye.
ReplyDeleteDid you get your elk shots as well?
Osprey are up there with my favorite bird. Always nice to capture them in flight!
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