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Old 23 April 2011, 01:01 PM   #1
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Who says watching fishing on a Sunday is boring

It was a good day to be an Osprey but I don't think the fish were enjoying it so much.









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Old 23 April 2011, 01:25 PM   #2
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Damn those are some amazing photos!

Makes me feel terrible for the poor fish though.
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Old 23 April 2011, 06:36 PM   #3
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Wow!!! What camera did you use for those? Amazing shots!
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Old 23 April 2011, 10:55 PM   #4
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amazing motion photography....speeded up and stopped down to catch the action?
but the most interesting question, what glass?

GReat PHOTOS!
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Old 24 April 2011, 01:40 AM   #5
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Outstanding pictures again,Mike!!
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Old 24 April 2011, 02:03 AM   #6
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amazing motion photography....speeded up and stopped down to catch the action?
but the most interesting question, what glass?

GReat PHOTOS!
Clicking on the pics , gives some details , copy/pasted below...Nice equipment !! Looking at his website , there are some more GREAT shots ...and even longer lenses !!!

Date Taken: 2011-04-17 16:19:46
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure Time: 0.0004s (1/2500)
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 640
Focal Length: 500mm
Date Modified: 2011-04-17 16:19:46
Photo Dimensions: 4471 x 2939
File Size: 8.47 MB
Flash: flash did not fire
Exposure Bias: 1/3 EV
Exposure Mode: auto
White Balance: auto
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Old 24 April 2011, 02:17 AM   #7
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Wow, he does better than me!

GREAT PICS...
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Old 24 April 2011, 04:39 AM   #8
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Old 24 April 2011, 01:15 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone.

Yes they were taken with the Canon 1d Mark IV and 500mm f4 lens.
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Old 25 April 2011, 03:10 AM   #10
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Excellent photography...Perfect.!
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Old 25 April 2011, 03:13 AM   #11
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Those are some of the most amazing nature shots I've ever seen!
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Old 25 April 2011, 03:28 AM   #12
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Old 25 April 2011, 10:11 AM   #13
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Mike ..... fabulous pics!
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Old 25 April 2011, 10:13 AM   #14
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Very nice.

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Old 30 April 2011, 10:08 AM   #15
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Clicking on the pics , gives some details , copy/pasted below...Nice equipment !! Looking at his website , there are some more GREAT shots ...and even longer lenses !!!

Date Taken: 2011-04-17 16:19:46
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure Time: 0.0004s (1/2500)
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 640
Focal Length: 500mm
Date Modified: 2011-04-17 16:19:46
Photo Dimensions: 4471 x 2939
File Size: 8.47 MB
Flash: flash did not fire
Exposure Bias: 1/3 EV
Exposure Mode: auto
White Balance: auto
Color Space: sRGB
Thats a monster lens! Great pics
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Old 30 April 2011, 10:22 AM   #16
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Excellent pictures Mike! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 30 April 2011, 05:02 PM   #17
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Great pictures

Has to be one of the nicest looking birds ever.
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Old 30 April 2011, 11:42 PM   #18
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Mike...as usual...just amazing!
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Old 13 May 2011, 11:42 AM   #19
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Thank you all for the nice comments! A few more recent ones of my favourite raptor.













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