Nature Chance meeting with an Osprey

Chance meeting with an Osprey · 12:39 AM

On the weekend I decided to head down to a small marina for some photos with my new M-200 f/4.
By some luck I ran into an Osprey who was sitting on top of the tall light poles. Although I was wishing I brought my 400mm, I did my best with a couple of shots, most of which had some sort of issue...

1. Sitting on his light pole

2. Off for a fish!

3. Back at the perch, eating lunch

4. Time to go!

cheers,
Jason

8540tomg · 07-06-2010, 02:40 AM

I think you did very well here Jason. Too bad the 400 was at home.

I had a similar problem last winter. I did have the 400 mounted with its 15ft minimium focusing distance and of course a Chickadee parks itself about 2 feet from me.

I could have reached out and touched the bird but no chance for an image.

Tom G

imtheguy · 07-06-2010, 05:44 AM

Great shots for a 200mm! That last one especially is better than any I have made at 510mm.

goddo31 · 07-06-2010, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by 8540tomg

I think you did very well here Jason. Too bad the 400 was at home.

I had a similar problem last winter. I did have the 400 mounted with its 15ft minimium focusing distance and of course a Chickadee parks itself about 2 feet from me.

I could have reached out and touched the bird but no chance for an image.

Tom G

Thanks Tom. Of course, I was tossing up whether to take the 400 on this outing.. At least I didn't decide to take wide angles only or something!
I am still quite happy that I even got to see this bird.

Originally posted by imtheguy

Great shots for a 200mm! That last one especially is better than any I have made at 510mm.

Thanks

It is cropped a bit, but not as much as the previous photos.
A lucky shot, however I wish I hadn't blown the highlight under the wings.

cheers,
Jason

**Sailor** · 07-06-2010, 07:10 PM

These look great to me Jason - I bought an M 200/4 back in '79 - from Sears believe it or not. It was a great lens, but I'm not sure I was as good at using it as you are.

Jer

goddo31 · 07-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks for your kind comments Jer. I did find it quite difficult to focus the M200 f/4, nice lens to use however.
cheers,
Jason

PentX Girl · 07-07-2010, 04:10 PM

Stupendous captures with a 200 lens Jason!

goddo31 · 07-07-2010, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by PentX Girl

Stupendous captures with a 200 lens Jason!

Thanks Jan. But please realise that there was a large amount of cropping done on each of these photos.

cheers,
Jason

**dcmsox2004** · 07-08-2010, 10:13 AM

beautiful bird.... crisp and colorful shots jason.... thanks for sharing, dave m

chrisb3 · 07-08-2010, 10:36 AM

Beautiful pictures! To be honest though, when I read the title, I was expecting pictures of this:

goddo31 · 07-08-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

beautiful bird.... crisp and colorful shots jason.... thanks for sharing, dave m

Thanks dave. I had absolutely no complaints with the weather that day, or the nice rendering of the M series lens.

Originally posted by chrisb3

Beautiful pictures! To be honest though, when I read the title, I was expecting pictures of this:

I didn't know those things were called Ospreys! Perhaps the "Nature" title might have tipped you off?

Thanks for the comment, made me laugh!

gawan · 07-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Great captures, I love them!

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07-07-2010, 06:37 PM	#8
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576 Original Poster	Originally posted by PentX Girl Stupendous captures with a 200 lens Jason! Thanks Jan. But please realise that there was a large amount of cropping done on each of these photos. cheers, Jason Last edited by goddo31; 07-07-2010 at 06:46 PM.

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8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	I think you did very well here Jason. Too bad the 400 was at home. I had a similar problem last winter. I did have the 400 mounted with its 15ft minimium focusing distance and of course a Chickadee parks itself about 2 feet from me. I could have reached out and touched the bird but no chance for an image. Tom G

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imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Great shots for a 200mm! That last one especially is better than any I have made at 510mm.

07-06-2010, 06:37 PM	#4
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576 Original Poster	Originally posted by 8540tomg I think you did very well here Jason. Too bad the 400 was at home. I had a similar problem last winter. I did have the 400 mounted with its 15ft minimium focusing distance and of course a Chickadee parks itself about 2 feet from me. I could have reached out and touched the bird but no chance for an image. Tom G Thanks Tom. Of course, I was tossing up whether to take the 400 on this outing.. At least I didn't decide to take wide angles only or something! I am still quite happy that I even got to see this bird. Originally posted by imtheguy Great shots for a 200mm! That last one especially is better than any I have made at 510mm. Thanks It is cropped a bit, but not as much as the previous photos. A lucky shot, however I wish I hadn't blown the highlight under the wings. cheers, Jason

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	These look great to me Jason - I bought an M 200/4 back in '79 - from Sears believe it or not. It was a great lens, but I'm not sure I was as good at using it as you are. Jer

07-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#6
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576 Original Poster	Thanks for your kind comments Jer. I did find it quite difficult to focus the M200 f/4, nice lens to use however. cheers, Jason

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PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Stupendous captures with a 200 lens Jason!

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	beautiful bird.... crisp and colorful shots jason.... thanks for sharing, dave m

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chrisb3 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 67	Beautiful pictures! To be honest though, when I read the title, I was expecting pictures of this:

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goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 beautiful bird.... crisp and colorful shots jason.... thanks for sharing, dave m Thanks dave. I had absolutely no complaints with the weather that day, or the nice rendering of the M series lens. Originally posted by chrisb3 Beautiful pictures! To be honest though, when I read the title, I was expecting pictures of this: I didn't know those things were called Ospreys! Perhaps the "Nature" title might have tipped you off? Thanks for the comment, made me laugh!

07-09-2010, 12:18 PM	#12
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Great captures, I love them!

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