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My Very First Osprey In-Flight Shot

Discussion in 'Birds' started by eng45ine, May 19, 2007.

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  1. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    On a tip from another Illinois birder, my wife and I tracked down the roost to find this Osprey holding down the fort. As we approached, he/she took flight and insisted on checking us out. The sunlight was rather difficult, but this image came out alright. I only cropped about 10%. I shot with a D2H, Nikon 300mm f/2.8 and 1.4x TC.....handheld.

    79038413.
     
    eng45ine, May 19, 2007
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  2. Phil K

    Phil K Subscribing Member

    16,946
    Apr 30, 2005
    Hong Kong
    Very nice Frank. Now you're a birder. :biggrin:
     
    Phil K, May 19, 2007
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  3. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Phil, I have plenty of perfecting ahead of me, but it sure was fun to capture this guy.
     
    eng45ine, May 19, 2007
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  4. ozarkshome

    ozarkshome

    6,183
    Dec 6, 2005
    Beautiful Missouri Ozarks
    Excellent!
     
    ozarkshome, May 19, 2007
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  5. rbsmith

    rbsmith

    1,621
    Apr 13, 2005
    Saltillo, Ms
    Great shot Frank. Your getting good with the birds.
     
    rbsmith, May 19, 2007
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  6. tech1961

    tech1961

    2,843
    Jan 28, 2007
    Houston Tx.
    Beautiful Shot
     
    tech1961, May 19, 2007
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  7. Glacier

    Glacier

    1,883
    Jan 17, 2006
    Boaz, Alabama
    Holy Smokes Frank! :eek:  This is outstanding!
     
    Glacier, May 19, 2007
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  8. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks for the kind words everyone, I was thrilled to come home with this image and I plan to get out there again this week for a few more. I am inspired by the excellant images that I see here each and every day.
     
    eng45ine, May 19, 2007
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  9. sonuj2

    sonuj2

    2,216
    May 11, 2006
    Naperville, IL
    Great shot Frank! Where did you find this guy .... in and around our neighborhood or did you have to travel a fair bit of distance to see him?
     
    sonuj2, May 19, 2007
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  10. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama
    Looks Pretty good to me Frank
     
    hangin tree, May 19, 2007
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  11. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Shekhar...I found this guy at a forest preserve just east of Bell Road at 131st Street in Lemont. A short 25-minute drive from my home.
     
    eng45ine, May 19, 2007
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  12. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Gary...it's a start, right? :smile:
     
    eng45ine, May 19, 2007
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  13. hangin tree

    hangin tree

    8,564
    Sep 17, 2006
    Northern Alabama

    It is a good shot any time Frank

    I hope you get many more and share a few.

    Way to Go!!!!!
     
    hangin tree, May 19, 2007
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  14. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,893
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    Oohohhhh I'm jealous! Beautiful shot Frank! now wait until you see what I got today!:rolleyes:  :wink: :biggrin: :tongue: :biggrin:
     
    cajun angel, May 19, 2007
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  15. Tim O

    Tim O

    1,967
    Jun 11, 2006
    Illinois
    Way to go Frank,that 300 2/8 is a great piece of glass will be watching for more.At just 25 min drive I am sure we will be seeing more of this fine creature thanks for sharing.:smile:
     
    Tim O, May 20, 2007
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  16. BirdManPhotographer

    BirdManPhotographer

    1,943
    Feb 14, 2006
    Venice X Sarasota Florida
    Congrats on your first osprey flight shot. Very nice capture Frank.
     
    BirdManPhotographer, May 20, 2007
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  17. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks everyone, I plan to head back there real soon.
     
    eng45ine, May 20, 2007
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  18. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,686
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Very well done indeed. Congrats on your first osprey BIF. I am sure there will be lots more to come.
     
    james thiel, May 20, 2007
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  19. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Thanks Jim, I appreciate that you commented.:smile:
     
    eng45ine, May 20, 2007
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  20. Anthony747

    Anthony747

    9,393
    May 20, 2005
    Hazlet Township, NJ USA
    Wow hand held...Great shot Frank! This osprey is a female, you can tell by the streaks on her chest.

    Anthony
     
    Anthony747, May 20, 2007
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