As I was browsing through my catalog of images over the weekend, I came across this one that I had never posted and wanted to share it.
During the beginning of March last year, I went to one of my favorite local parks to do some bird watching. The Osprey nesting season happens at this time of the year which makes for great photo opportunities. I always make sure to keep my distance so I don’t disturb them. I had been to this nest before, but it had been awhile. I walked down the trail and everything started to look familiar. I remembered exactly where it was and found my subject. I took pictures for about 30 minutes before mama decided to go back to her nest.
Osprey, also known as Fish Hawks, like to nest in tall trees and can usually be found close to water.
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I hope you enjoyed today’s post and I encourage you to join the conversation by writing your thoughts below as I truly like to hear from all of my visitors! 🙂
Michael Lewis Glover | Fine Art Photography 
I love it! What a fantastic photo, Michael!
God Bless You!
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Thank you so much Dei! God Bless You too!
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Stunning photo Michael…
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Thank you for your kind visit and comment!
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That’s a very, very serious looking bird there. GREAT shot, Michael, you’ve really captured the spirit and personality of it!
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Thanks Toad! I always love seeing these magnificent birds in person! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving the great comments!
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WOW! Who is watching you or he? Amazing shot. Thank you dear Michael Lewis, love, nia
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Thank you Nia! I think we watching each other! I appreciate the comments!
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What a fabulous photo of an Osprey Michael. The lighting is just perfect and your exposure was spot on. I’m amazed on the clarity of this photo. What type of camera equipment did you use?
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Thanks so much Bella! The lighting was good timing as the sun was low in the sky. It was shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and a Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III lens. I was zoomed all the way out at 300mm. And on a real good sturdy tripod! I hope the info helps. If you have any other questions feel free to ask away. I really appreciate you stopping by!
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Really ? I’m shocked how sharp you got this with that lens! The tripod must have been the secret. I haven’t tried it on the 7D yet, I used it on my 60D and found it soft at 300mm. Glad I didn’t toss it out!
Love your photos, they are marvelous ! I need to concentrate more on mine. Not too happy with my Machu Picchu pics at all. Lighting wasn’t cooperative when I was there this time.
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I know all of the reviews say it’s soft at 300mm. On the 5D I was using live view zoomed in and manually focusing on the eyes to make sure they were sharp. And that was at F/5.6! Thanks for the compliments on my photos. I have been enjoying your Peru pictures. Machu Picchu is someplace I have been longing to go to forever! And bad lighting can definitely be a bummer on a trip like that. But you got some great pictures from there!
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What a gorgeous bird!
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Yes it is a very beautiful creature! Thanks for the comment Amanda!
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Really nice capture, Michael. The “expression” on the osprey’s face is priceless.
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Thanks Kerry! Gotta love those birds!
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Although you used a long lens and therefore were some distance away from the osprey, it’s good that the bird let you get even that close without flying away.
Steve Schwartzman
http://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com
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Yes it was very fortunate. They won’t leave the nest area when the young are still in there, which makes it easier to get a better close up shot. Thanks for your comments Steve!
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Great Photo of an Osprey! Fish Hawks I didn’t know that but I’m not surprised. This is a very regal looking Osprey.
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Thank you Starla! I think they give them an extra name to confuse us! They are truly magnificent birds.
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Hi,
What a gorgeous photo, he looks so majestic sitting up there in the tree like a king. I can even see his claws so clearly, and boy they do look sharp. 🙂
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Thanks Mags! I really love these birds. They are very impressive to watch when they fly or even when they are in a tree. I really appreciate the great comment!
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That bird has some talons for sure. I think you stayed there that long because you were afraid to move! I would have been. Great shot.
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Yeah those birds do look a little menacing don’t they? Thanks for the wonderful comments Mike! I truly do appreciate the support!
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Michael, fabulous shot of a beautiful bird! We have Ospreys in Michigan, but I’ve yet to see one. Congratulations re the magazine feature –
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Thank you Sid! I really enjoy seeing these magnificent birds. They are very plentiful down here. I appreciate the visit and comments!
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