Osprey in Utah

theNOIZtheNOIZ Registered Users Posts: 272 Major grins
edited July 21, 2009 in Wildlife
Some of my favorites while kayaking on Pineview reservoir last week.

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Shaun Nelson
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  • Bud1880Bud1880 Registered Users Posts: 500 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    The more pics I see of ospreys the more I think they're the neatest raptor. These are some nice shots Shaun. thumb.gif

    Bud
    www.dabudman.com
  • lukeolukeo Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    theNOIZ wrote:
    Some of my favorites while kayaking on Pineview reservoir last week.

    Very cool. I'm always amazed at how birder shooters are able to focus so quickly on birds in-flight.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    lukeo wrote:
    I'm always amazed at how birder shooters are able to focus so quickly on birds in-flight.

    AI Servo AF! :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    Bud1880 wrote:
    The more pics I see of ospreys the more I think they're the neatest raptor. These are some nice shots Shaun. thumb.gif

    Bud

    15524779-Ti.gif Nice ones! thumb.gif

    Now I know that you're old enough to remember Grouch Marx, Bud. Every time I see an osprey I'm reminded of him! rolleyes1.gif
  • Mark EdellMark Edell Registered Users Posts: 672 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    You got some real nice shots there. Well done!
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  • lukeolukeo Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    AI Servo AF! :D

    Yes, AI Servo, but it's still not that easy!
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    lukeo wrote:
    Yes, AI Servo, but it's still not that easy!
    Actually, with a little practice with the right gear it ain't hard at all!deal.gif

    Notice the impeccable technique.rolleyes1.gif

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  • lukeolukeo Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited July 17, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    Actually, with a little practice with the right gear it ain't hard at all!deal.gif

    Notice the impeccable technique.rolleyes1.gif


    Nice thumb.gifThat is quite the setup.

    Do you use just one focus point?
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    lukeo wrote:
    Nice thumb.gifThat is quite the setup.

    Do you use just one focus point?

    Yep...that is all that is available on my setup.
  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Wow, very cool pics clap.gif Ospreys are such beautiful birds. Kind of ungainly too, at times. But I think that adds to the beauty.
    Mike Helbig

    http://www.michaelhelbigphotography.com
    http://www.thewildpig.blogspot.com
  • theNOIZtheNOIZ Registered Users Posts: 272 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    AI Servo AF! :D
    I am definitely a novice when it comes to shooting birds.

    Besides AI Servo, I move the focus to the * on the back of my 40D so I can quickly aim, focus with my thumb, and shoot. This is a tip I learned from my local camera club that's greatly improved my shots. I'm probably not sharing anything new to the seasoned "birder," but it sure helped me out! :D

    Thanks for all the great comments.
    Shaun Nelson
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    Great job. Love the blue sky as the background. These beat any osprey shots I have.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

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