There was this osprey

[Harryb]

hanging out in a tree

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322933-L.jpg

when suddenly he dropped out of the tree and hit the water
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322936-L.jpg

he arose out of the water with his catch

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322941-L.jpg

he flew over to another tree

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322937-L.jpg

and then chowed down

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26323404-L.jpg

the only other creature happier than that osprey was me because I have always wanted to gat a pic of a raptor coming out of the water with its catch. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

[lynnma]

hanging out in a tree



when suddenly he dropped out of the tree and hit the water


he arose out of the water with his catch



he flew over to another tree



and then chowed down



the only other creature happier than that osprey was me because I have always wanted to gat a pic of a raptor coming out of the water with its catch. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif
Lovely story Harry and wonderful shots. Feel like I saw it myself..:clap :clap :clap

[4labs]

Lovely story Harry and wonderful shots. Feel like I saw it myself..:clap :clap :clap
My exact thoughts. I am envious!

[MuskyDude]

Spectacular Harry!!!! :clap :thumb :D :super


I'm envious but totally happy for ya Harry, these are just plain amazing and one of the reasons I got a dSLR! Thanks for sharing!!!


AJ

[Dee]

I love the one of the bird coming out of the water! I've never watched one hunt before, much less dive in for something! Just think how specialized their eyes must be -- some kind of polarization? To be able to see through the water to see fish -- then the timing involved? Thank heavens all we have to do is walk to the refrigerator! :):

[Gale]

Harry ,
Great stuff.
See you are haveing a great time with the 500 !!!!!

Good to see ya.
Call ya in a bit.

Regards
Gale

[ehughes]

Pretty awesome Harry.... :clap

Ed

[jwear]

now that's what i call picture taking :thumb not bad for a begginer :D i would have missed the shot to busy jumping up and down at the sight :thumb :clap great Harry

[Harryb]

Lovely story Harry and wonderful shots. Feel like I saw it myself..:clap :clap :clap
Thank you Lynn. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[Harryb]

My exact thoughts. I am envious!
Thanks Eric. I've been trying for this shot for some time now. Thankfully there was no one around but the birds to see my celebration when I chimped and saw that I got that shot. :D

[traunerk]

These are terrific, and fully capable of being in any high class nature magazine or book out there. Congratulations!

:clap:clap:clap


hanging out in a tree

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322933-L.jpg

when suddenly he dropped out of the tree and hit the water
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322936-L.jpg

he arose out of the water with his catch

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322941-L.jpg

he flew over to another tree

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26322937-L.jpg

and then chowed down

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/26323404-L.jpg

the only other creature happier than that osprey was me because I have always wanted to gat a pic of a raptor coming out of the water with its catch. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

[Harryb]

Spectacular Harry!!!! http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif


I'm envious but totally happy for ya Harry, these are just plain amazing and one of the reasons I got a dSLR! Thanks for sharing!!!


AJHey AJ,

Always good to hear from ya. Thanks for the kind words. I am thrilled with the shots I'm capturing with the 500mm lens. I took it out today to use w/o a TC and I'm very happy with it. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/biggrinbounce2.gif

[ginger_55]

Wow, that is some lens! And you do know how to use it! Great Osprey shots!!

ginger

[Harryb]

I love the one of the bird coming out of the water! I've never watched one hunt before, much less dive in for something! Just think how specialized their eyes must be -- some kind of polarization? To be able to see through the water to see fish -- then the timing involved? Thank heavens all we have to do is walk to the refrigerator! :):
Hey Dee,

They are amazing. I have watched them hunt and they never go hungry, It may take 3-4 tries but they always end up with a fish.

[Eric&Susan]

Glad that new 500 is being put to such great use to capture such outstanding pics:clap Great catch Harry:thumb


Eric

[Harryb]

Harry ,
Great stuff.
See you are haveing a great time with the 500 !!!!!

Good to see ya.
Call ya in a bit.

Regards
GaleHey Gale,
WELCOME TO DGRIN !!!!!http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif

Its great seeing you over here. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[Khaos]

Love those watershots Harry. Very cool.:thumb

[Trish323]

Harry,:thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap I am so happy for you! I am glad to see the "big baluga" is living up to your expectations! I wonder how many times you captured that series in your mind and hoped for the 500mm///
Great series....old eagle eyes!

[DRT-Maverick]

Awesome shots! And I loved the way you made a storyline for it. :)

[Phil U.]

Wow - great series! Another thing marked off your list eh?

[bfjr]

Boy o boy I'd be happy with a series like that too. :thumb
Great job Harry

[ian408]

Nice catch Harry!

Ian

[Harryb]

Pretty awesome Harry.... :clap

Ed
Thanks Ed

[Harryb]

now that's what i call picture taking :thumb not bad for a begginer :D i would have missed the shot to busy jumping up and down at the sight :thumb :clap great Harry
Thanks Jeff. It was tough to stay focused on getting the shot and not just geting caught up in watching him.

[Harryb]

These are terrific, and fully capable of being in any high class nature magazine or book out there. Congratulations!

:clap:clap:clap
Thank you very much Keith. I am enjoying this new lens.

[Angelo]

Hey there Harry - really nice story set. I don't visit this forum too often but can always count on something exciting from you when I do. :thumb

[Frank]

Wow, Harry!

I just keep looking over these pictures...
...sort of hypnotized by the beauty.

Then I find myself smiling as I realize that
you have used this beautiful osprey to convey
the same old message:

"It's All about the Food!" :binge

- Frank

[Harryb]

Wow, that is some lens! And you do know how to use it! Great Osprey shots!!

ginger
Thanks Ginger. I am really enjoying this lens and can't wait to use it again..

[Harryb]

Glad that new 500 is being put to such great use to capture such outstanding pics:clap Great catch Harry:thumb


Eric
Thanks Eric. I still have a long way to go before I get comfortable with this monster.

[DeanMcM]

Awesome Harry!! :thumb :thumb :thumb


Ahh, ignore my signature. :rofl :rofl :rofl

[Harryb]

Love those watershots Harry. Very cool.:thumb
Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[Harryb]

Harry,:thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :thumb :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap I am so happy for you! I am glad to see the "big baluga" is living up to your expectations! I wonder how many times you captured that series in your mind and hoped for the 500mm///
Great series....old eagle eyes!
hey Trish,

I've been trying for that shot for so long. The focusing speed and the reach of the 500mm made this one possible. I am a very happy camper.

[jeff lapoint]

absolutely stunning harry! you are certainly raising the bar for yourself and the rest of ushttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gifhttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gifhttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

-jeff

[Harryb]

Awesome shots! And I loved the way you made a storyline for it. :)
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Harryb]

Wow - great series! Another thing marked off your list eh?
Thanks Phil and yes this is another shot that I've been waiting to get. Now I want to get a better one. :D

[Harryb]

Boy o boy I'd be happy with a series like that too. :thumb
Great job Harry
Hey Ben,

Now that you got your new camera you wil be getting serie slike this one soon.

[Harryb]

Nice catch Harry!

Ian
Thanks Ian

[Harryb]

Hey there Harry - really nice story set. I don't visit this forum too often but can always count on something exciting from you when I do. :thumb
Hey Angelo,

We have to get you to stop by more often. I'm happy that you enjoyed the shots.

[Harryb]

Wow, Harry!

I just keep looking over these pictures...
...sort of hypnotized by the beauty.



Then I find myself smiling as I realize that

you have used this beautiful osprey to convey
the same old message:

"It's All about the Food!" http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/binge.gif





- Frank








http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/roflol.gif I hope Andy doesn't see this response.

[Harryb]

absolutely stunning harry! you are certainly raising the bar for yourself and the rest of ushttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gifhttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gifhttp://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif

-jeff
Thanks Jeff. The only bar we really have to deal with is our own personal one.

[gpgold]

the only other creature happier than that osprey was me because I have always wanted to gat a pic of a raptor coming out of the water with its catch. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif
Harry,

Your stuff is always incredible! Thanks for sharing this stunning series. I really want to do this kind of photography someday. (something to aspire to)

regards,

Gary