This osprey’s glare in my direction suggests that he is NOT willing to share the fish that he worked so hard to catch. (I already posted a shot of this osprey munching on the fish, but additional photos showing its facial expressions seemed too good not to share as well.)
Sometimes, especially when I am in a hurry, I will quickly look through my recent photos, choose a single one I really like, and write a short post. That’s exactly what I did with the initial Freshly Caught Fish posting a few days ago. I knew that I had gotten some good shots of the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), who was so cooperative that I was able to set up my tripod, but I knew it was going to take a fair amount of time to look through the photos. It was nice to be able to use the tripod, but I learned how tough it is to shoot almost straight up with a long telephoto zoom—I was crouching and on my knees as I sought to look through the viewfinder.
I now have sorted through my photos from that morning and selected a few more that show the osprey as he was eating and as he was sending me unambiguous messages.
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Excellent!
Amazing photo (the first one) ~ I love the intense look. He was definitely not sharing his fish.
Thanks. Getting any kind of a shot this close of an osprey is cool, but it is especially nice to capture such an expressive look that shows the personality of the bird.
Nice get.
If looks could kill, then you’d be dead, Mike! 😉
Those are fantastic expressions. It’s almost like it’s daring you to come closer.
The looks may be daring me to come closer, but those talons are shouting even louder for me to keep my distance!
Always, your images tell story. Commendable!
These are worth the dirty knees!
Simply beautiful Mike.