Bushwhacked

dallas

I only have a 200mm so I had to blow this up, but the moment was extraordinary. I captured the Osprey ready to dive, but the Hawk was faster. Just as I opened the shutter, the Hawk slammed down on top of Osprey in a shower of feathers, and down he went. It happened so fast we were both supprised. The next post will show the aftermath and, I realize it is hard to see, but look close and you can see the Hawk on top in victory.

dallas

The Hawk and the Osprey
Oh, for a longer lens. You should be able to see some feathers falling, and the Osprey looks doomed, but as you can see from my post earlier, he came out missing only a few feathers. I know, you would have to be there, but it was amazing to see.

helmet155

Cool action captures!

Is it normal behavior for a red tail (looks like one) to whoop on an Osprey?

luckydog

Dallas, all I can say is Fantastic.

Even though they are cropped the second one is an excellent capture. With a longer lens you may have actually been too close and not got both birds in the one shot. Well done and be very happy with your results, as they're great captured moments.

Thusie

WOW! Great capture. What an event to see AND shoot

bfjr

Very exciting to watch let alone be able to capture!

Saw the same Friday but wasn't quick or close enough myself :cry

You did well here

Harryb

Outstanding captures Dallas. After we get you a picture sharing service we will have to start working on some longer glass for ya.

dallas

Thank you gentlemen for your kind comments. Even though the quality may lack some, I wanted to share the moment. Harry, my wife wants to know if you're starting a collection for me to get more glass?

Rohirrim

Nice action shots.