The boy and I were on our way back from lil 'sisters ballet class and noticed this guy bringing it home to the mrs.

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Nice shot there! I've always wondered how long it took for the aerodynamic carry to evolve? One of the few birds that I will stop fishing to observe.

Good point, never thought about that.

I've found their nest and if luck will be my friend I hope to catch this guy across the water 'bout to snag one...

Yes. Before starting off with the catch, they always turn the prey so it's facing into the wind.

Several years ago there was a pic routed around of a fish-eye view of an osprey. Obviously well set up with bait featuring the face and both sets of talons coming right at the lens. I surfed around a bit, but can't run it down.

I've seen similar shots with kingfisher. That set up involved first identifying a favored perch, placing a bathroom sink beneath and gradually working it up flush with the surface, and once flush dropping in some minnows with the camera facing up through the drain hole.

For action the trick will be to run their prime fishing holes, as opposed to a nest site. Fortunately, they are fairly tame, as I've had them take fish within 10 to 15 yards of my drift boat while floating. I never seem to have a camera in hand though when working whitewater.

They used to be a rare bird here in Oregon, but now one can find pairs about every half mile or so on our lower Deschutes River.

Good luck,

Wow, what a shot. I click on this forum just to check out your photos!

Hey thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them!

He has a focused look with those yellow eyes. The exposure of the white looks to be kept in check well. Nice comp with the wingtips going diagonally from corner to corner.

Really nice shot.

Cheers for a good PP program ;-)

Man, that is a great Osprey shot!! I see quite a few potential shots like that, but am never in the right place at the right time. Usually I am in my vehicle on the interstate or secondary highways where most of the nests are. On top of power poles!!
Of course to take a picture like that might require more skill than I have!!

Ken

Well, Luck plays a part.. I was fortunate to be where I needed to be when he decided to fly by.... Whew... ;-)