Dr Isaac Vaisman, APSA, PPSA
March 2025 - Got My Lunch
About the Image(s)
This image was created at the Blue Cypress Lake in Central Florida, and from a boat which is the only way to come close to the Cypress trees in the water and where the ospreys nest, using a Nikon Z9 with the Nikkor zoom lens Z 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 + 1.4x TC for a total of 560 mm and these settings: ISO 1800, f/8 and 1/3200 sec. The image was PP in LightRoom and cropped.
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6 comments posted
Wow - a this image is a standout - in all of the osprey images I've seen and/or shot, I've never seen osprey talons so prominent, steely, and menacing as what you've captured here. Your choice of crop seems to accentuate the power of this fierce hunter. Hard to find a thing to change here, unless lightening the dark fish fin just a bit might keep eyes focused more on the bird and its talons. Posted: 03/08/2025 19:32:12
Perfect shot! You were in the right place, at the right moment and ready for the shot. Well done. Posted: 03/11/2025 18:58:59
Amazing image. Very sharp throughout - I'll keep in mind your settings. I love the expression in the eyes of the bird. Posted: 03/17/2025 09:01:40
What an amazing exposure. The famous photography saying " f8 and be there"
An excellent shot to say the least- well done
Posted: 03/19/2025 07:16:01
An excellent shot to say the least- well done
Posted: 03/19/2025 07:16:01
Gerhard, a friend of mine always says "f/8 babe" Posted: 03/19/2025 12:14:41
Wow great image. I agree with everyone it is perfect. Posted: 03/21/2025 23:18:57