Still trying for good shots of the Osprey and also a couple of shots of a Heron

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Still trying for good shots of the Osprey and also a couple of shots of a Heron

I am still trying to get some shot sof the osprey that I am really happy with, have been to a coupleof spots where they have nests, but to be honest although I think these shots are OK enough to share there not what I want to get so I will keep on trying.

In the meantime here are some recent shots of the Osprey by the Harbor Walk here in New Bedford, and on the day I took these there was a heron nearby as well so including a couple of shots of it.

While I was there one of the Osprey took off for a flight, I didn't have any success getting shots of it in flight, but it was a good learning experience to realize I have to try some different settings when it is flight, including using an even faster shutter speed to freeze it in flight.

But i did catch it as it was about to land back on the nest


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Sony A7iv 448mm F6.3 1/500 Sec ISO 100
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And while I was there as I said I spotted a heron, first in a little canal on the other side of the harbor walk and here is a shot of it there.

It did later fly over to the sea front, but I missed that as the Osprey was also flying at the time.


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and here it is on the Rocks along side a seagull by the ocean


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Sony A7iv 60mm F7.1 1/250 Sec ISO 100
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Here is another shot of the Osprey coming in to land on the nest, if I had used an even faster shutter speed I would have got it more clear and without any motion blur


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Sony A7iv 448mm F6.3 1/400 Sec ISO 100
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And a last shot of the two Osprey sitting on the nest


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Sony A7iv 576mm F6.3 1/400 Sec ISO 100
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And that’s all folks

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Neat shots. Sometimes I also forget to increase my shutter speed😅

Did you use a telephoto lens for these?

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I was using a Sony 200-600 lens for these shots, I bought it last year but havent used it much yet, trying to get more use out of it this spring summer and birding is new to me

Have a great day

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You will probably have baby osprey photos soon 🙂 Nice reflection on the standing heron photo. We have a couple of osprey nest around here in public wildlife areas. Now, I am motivated to go check them out.

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That would be cool to catch, I will keep visiting this spot and hope to both catch one flying with a fish and the young ones :)

you should visit the nearby nests their cool to see

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I so see what you mean @tattoodjay 😎
I do like the last photograph of the 2 ospreys sitting on their nest.

Hope you catch the shots you are looking for 🤞🏻😊 have a great day further 👋🏻☀️

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You've tried hard it seems, although you have some problems when trying to capture it when it floats in the air.

It's very difficult to take moving pictures, especially for wild birds. If we get too close, it will move away and we will miss the opportunity.

But so far, the pictures you share here look like the results of a professional, I suspect it's just your luck. It is a bonus for your effort and hard work.

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Thanks, so kind of you, I will keep trying and one day I will get shots of them in flight worth sharing, its all a learning experience working out best settings and besides that is fun trying L:)

Have a great day

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There is an oddity that I noticed that there are many birds that build nests not in the trees.

Many corners of buildings or places other than trees are used as their residence. I think they have adapted to the conditions of less and less trees. Unlike at my place, they can always be found in the trees.

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Mostly here the nest are in trees as there are plenty of trees here, the Osprey nests are built so they have a safe spot out on the water and away from people I think

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Those things are pretty aggressive looking. I guess I didn't realize they had talons and stuff like that. I am going to have to read more about them now. Awesome shots. I have zero doubt you will grab a couple that you are happy with very soon!

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Ohh yeah I would want to have one come at me with those big talons

I will keep trying and one day I will get a good shot :)

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Excellent captures dear. Obviously it needed such patience. Great work.

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Thanks so much, yes one thing I have read when taking photos of birds patience is key, and thats where i am struggle standing in one spot waiting drives me nuts I like to be moving LOL

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Nice shots, keep at it birds in flight are some of the hardest things to capture but well worth it when you get something sharp and crisp.

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Thanks, I will keep trying, may take a while till I get a shot I love but its fun trying

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Your shots are perfect, if I had a machine like you how lucky I am. you are so amazing

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Thanks I hope one day to catch them in flight ideally carrying a fish :)

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hopefully soon

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I hope so, I went to see them today as I was driving up to park he flew overhead with a fish, and then it sat in the nest the whole time i was there, timing is everything LOL

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How much does your tool cost, to shoot such an extraordinary picture

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Ohh thats scary amount LOL the Lens is around $2000 ad the camera around $2500

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it's so impossible for me, to get that tool. You are so amazing, I really like photography but I don't have a good tool, the only thing I always use is the smartphone camera, that's very grateful for me

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as I always say the best camera is the one you can afford and have with you :) even your cellphone is good enough just have fun with it

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Sure, life and death, my flagship Smartphone camera, before I get the money to buy the perfect one,

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I would love to get this close to these big and beautiful birds, JJ 😊
Love the Heron's elegant beauty, but the last shot of the Ospreys is great 👍👏

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Thanks my friend, I will keep trying, one day I want to catch them in flight ideally with a fish :)

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All my pleasure, my friend 😊

I am sure that soon you will post stunning shots of them in flight.

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not sure about stunning but I did catch an Osprey in flight
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Is it stunning? It's clean and it's sharp and you got it big in the frame ... to me it's definitely stunning, a WOW photo which I want to take too 👏💯

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I took a bunch of photos of birds today, I looked through them and did a quick edit of 4, and to be honest the Osprey was my least favorite of the four

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I really like it but I haven't seen the others yet. So I'm looking forward to a post and tell you then if I agree with you 😊

I love your footer, maybe I should also think of something new after using the same for such a long time 😏
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On my surface tablet i havent set up any footers yet or macros so I am just winging it with typing some in winging it as I go at the moment

Last was a long one going short this time

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That's a lot better than always the same footer like 🔽 but I'm too lazy 😁

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LOL me to, for some crazy reason Engage isnt working on my Surface tablet so I need to get creative when commenting on there

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👉 yep, we need more creativity for our footers 😁 !LOLZ

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These birds are graceful! And the color is white, like a bride. I think they are difficult to photograph because they are constantly on the move😂

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Ohh yes thats so true, catching them in a photo is indeed a challenge but I will keep trying ;)

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