*** OSPREY flight shots ***

Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
edited February 13, 2011 in Wildlife
Happy New Year folks. Thought I would share some osprey flight shots. I hope to get up my last set of images from 2010 shortly as I had a pretty good morning on the 31st at an eagle's nest. :ivar:D Until I find the motivation to process the couple dozen images I hope these will tide you over.

Thanks for looking.

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Mike McCarthy

"Osprey Whisperer"

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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2011
    Good work as usual Mike...nice flight poses!
    Stephen
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2011
    Wonderful as usual. I notice I am more focused on the talons, which are so prominent in the first 2 shots, ever since I saw them landing on Marina's head. Has Marina been back out with you recently? Have you even seen her? Just kidding, of course. That is one cool headed gal. Happy New Year!
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    Outstanding set Mike. clap.gif
    Harry
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    Number one is my pick...but I like the "cooler" look of the fifth one too. thumb.gif
  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    Great Set Mike, You have set the bar pretty high for this year.
    Robert

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  • Maxis GamezMaxis Gamez Registered Users Posts: 89 Big grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    Awesome Mike. My favorites are the Juvi's.
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2011
    Maestro wrote: »
    Good work as usual Mike...nice flight poses!

    Thanks Stephen. Nice of you tosay.
    Mike McCarthy

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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2011
    Superb captures as always Mike, and in your own unique style clap.gif
    Dan
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Wonderful as usual. I notice I am more focused on the talons, which are so prominent in the first 2 shots, ever since I saw them landing on Marina's head. Has Marina been back out with you recently? Have you even seen her? Just kidding, of course. That is one cool headed gal. Happy New Year!

    Thanks Pam. Who's Marina ? *-)
    Mike McCarthy

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  • RedFish71`RedFish71` Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited January 9, 2011
    nice set mike! really liking 4 and 8.
    Harold Davis


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  • LindiweLindiwe Registered Users Posts: 606 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2011
    Superb set!
    One and two are my favourites, but.. uhm... almost too hard to pick.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2011
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    Thanks Pam. Who's Marina ? *-)

    Isn't Marina your friend on whose head the young fledgling osprey landed--you posted the 3 photos on Harry's "favorite 2010 photos" thread? The gal who calmly stood there and had the presence of mind to tell you to get some shots? Right? I could be way off base, but that's what a recall! ne_nau.gif
  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Harryb wrote: »
    Outstanding set Mike. clap.gif

    Thanks Harry. Always nice to hear from you. thumb.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited January 12, 2011
    Beautiful captures, Mike. Great exposures and they appear to have excellent details, which is a bit hard to see at these sizes. Personally, I'd ditch the wide white borders and use the space to display the birds larger so we can see more details. But that's just me, and there's no accounting for taste. mwink.gif

    Cheers,
    -joel
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2011
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    Number one is my pick...but I like the "cooler" look of the fifth one too. thumb.gif

    Thanks Ric. Always appreciate the feedback.
    Mike McCarthy

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  • MiguelPMiguelP Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited January 15, 2011
    Great Shots! + Question ...
    Mike, thanks for sharing. Amazing images!!! I'm new to dgrin (2nd post) and am amazed at some of the talent on here.

    Recently, I've started taking a liking to bird photography and was able to purchase a used 300mm f/4 (autofocus, non af-s). It's an awesome lens to have around.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpalaviccini/sets/72157625331227218/

    I was wondering if you could share some of your techniques. Specifically, how do you meter to get such great color and exposure? Is it all natural light or do you use some fill? I just can't seem to get it right. If you don't mind sharing, I would love to hear some input!
  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2011
    Way to go Mike
    Love those Ospreys.
    You always do them great
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited January 16, 2011
    Wonderful flight shots!!
    -Adam
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2011
    ashrugged wrote: »
    Great Set Mike, You have set the bar pretty high for this year.

    Nice of you to say. Thanks Robert.
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2011
    Maxis Gamez wrote: »
    Awesome Mike. My favorites are the Juvi's.

    Thanks Maxis. Juvies are the coolest IMO. Those colorful eyes and that white feather pinstriping...very neat birds. Shame they have to grow up. thumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2011
    dlplumer wrote: »
    Superb captures as always Mike, and in your own unique style clap.gif

    Thanks Dan. thumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2011
    RedFish71` wrote: »
    nice set mike! really liking 4 and 8.


    Thanks for taking a look Harold.
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2011
    Lindiwe wrote: »
    Superb set!
    One and two are my favourites, but.. uhm... almost too hard to pick.

    Nice of you to say. Thanks
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Isn't Marina your friend on whose head the young fledgling osprey landed--you posted the 3 photos on Harry's "favorite 2010 photos" thread? The gal who calmly stood there and had the presence of mind to tell you to get some shots? Right? I could be way off base, but that's what a recall! ne_nau.gif



    I can neither confirm nor deny knowing said person. deal.gifD
    Mike McCarthy

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    Beautiful captures, Mike. Great exposures and they appear to have excellent details, which is a bit hard to see at these sizes. Personally, I'd ditch the wide white borders and use the space to display the birds larger so we can see more details. But that's just me, and there's no accounting for taste. mwink.gif

    Cheers,
    -joel


    Thanks for t he input Joel.
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    MiguelP wrote: »
    Mike, thanks for sharing. Amazing images!!! I'm new to dgrin (2nd post) and am amazed at some of the talent on here.

    Recently, I've started taking a liking to bird photography and was able to purchase a used 300mm f/4 (autofocus, non af-s). It's an awesome lens to have around.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpalaviccini/sets/72157625331227218/

    I was wondering if you could share some of your techniques. Specifically, how do you meter to get such great color and exposure? Is it all natural light or do you use some fill? I just can't seem to get it right. If you don't mind sharing, I would love to hear some input!


    Thanks for the kind words and welcome to Dgrin (posting)

    300mm should work fine for wildlife. I often use only a 200mm. Just have to talk sweet to the birds and if that doesn't work. Fresh fish. eek7.gifD

    Yes..all natural light. No flash. Key to the exposure is the light. Sweeter the light..sweeter the shot . Early morning or late evening light. Shoot from sun up for a couple hours then head in and head out for the last couple hours of light. Makes a big difference.

    Plenty of info online on exposure but I'm usually exposing for whites and let the rest fall wwhere it may. Blown highlights / whites doesn't do you any good. Your histogram is your friend. Look at it often and don't be afraid to waste a few shots on something to get a reading from a similar object as that which you want to shoot. IE. shoot something with white in it to check histogram (for blinking blown highlights ) and dial it back accordingly.

    These new digital cameras with histogram really make shooting so much more easier. In the good old days of film....you really ahd to know your camera and guesstimate a lot. Sure is nice to see some feedback almost instantly.
    Mike McCarthy

    "Osprey Whisperer"

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2011
    Gale wrote: »
    Way to go Mike
    Love those Ospreys.
    You always do them great

    Thanks for the kind words Gale. thumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

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  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    Number one is my pick...but I like the "cooler" look of the fifth one too. thumb.gif

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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    grimace wrote: »
    Wonderful flight shots!!

    Thank you Adam. Nice of you to say. thumb.gif
    Mike McCarthy

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  • korandokekorandoke Registered Users Posts: 517 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    nice set

    kind regards,
    Korandoke
    Best regards,
    Korandoke
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