Nature Aerial Combat

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I purposely woke before sunrise for a long photo walk. The forecast was for great weather and I wanted to get out and back before it warmed up too much.

These osprey had a bit of an altercation. If think I saw them in the same nest with a third earlier, but as one flew back with some reeds to add to the nest, another objected. They locked talons around 20 feet up, thrashed in the air, and gently tumbled to the ground (around 3 seconds to drop 20 feet; they were trying to hover while fighting). Impact ended the squabble and they resumed hunting and gathering.

slowpez · 04-16-2017, 04:14 PM

What a great shot. Well done.

**joip** · 04-16-2017, 07:19 PM

Excellent catch!

DeadJohn · 04-17-2017, 06:45 AM

Thanks.

P.S. My shutter speed was 1/500 when this happened. That's motion blur not "Pentax AF is doomed"

Adam · 10-17-2017, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I purposely woke before sunrise for a long photo walk. The forecast was for great weather and I wanted to get out and back before it warmed up too much.

These osprey had a bit of an altercation. If think I saw them in the same nest with a third earlier, but as one flew back with some reeds to add to the nest, another objected. They locked talons around 20 feet up, thrashed in the air, and gently tumbled to the ground (around 3 seconds to drop 20 feet; they were trying to hover while fighting). Impact ended the squabble and they resumed hunting and gathering.

Great timing!

reh321 · 06-18-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

Thanks.

P.S. My shutter speed was 1/500 when this happened. That's motion blur not "Pentax AF is doomed"

This is a great shot regardless.

**henrikpedersen33** · 07-11-2021, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

I purposely woke before sunrise for a long photo walk. The forecast was for great weather and I wanted to get out and back before it warmed up too much.

These osprey had a bit of an altercation. If think I saw them in the same nest with a third earlier, but as one flew back with some reeds to add to the nest, another objected. They locked talons around 20 feet up, thrashed in the air, and gently tumbled to the ground (around 3 seconds to drop 20 feet; they were trying to hover while fighting). Impact ended the squabble and they resumed hunting and gathering.

Great shooting !

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by DeadJohn I purposely woke before sunrise for a long photo walk. The forecast was for great weather and I wanted to get out and back before it warmed up too much. These osprey had a bit of an altercation. If think I saw them in the same nest with a third earlier, but as one flew back with some reeds to add to the nest, another objected. They locked talons around 20 feet up, thrashed in the air, and gently tumbled to the ground (around 3 seconds to drop 20 feet; they were trying to hover while fighting). Impact ended the squabble and they resumed hunting and gathering. Great timing! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834 Original Poster	Thanks. P.S. My shutter speed was 1/500 when this happened. That's motion blur not "Pentax AF is doomed"

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by DeadJohn Thanks. P.S. My shutter speed was 1/500 when this happened. That's motion blur not "Pentax AF is doomed" This is a great shot regardless.

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henrikpedersen33 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Roskilde, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,632	Originally posted by DeadJohn I purposely woke before sunrise for a long photo walk. The forecast was for great weather and I wanted to get out and back before it warmed up too much. These osprey had a bit of an altercation. If think I saw them in the same nest with a third earlier, but as one flew back with some reeds to add to the nest, another objected. They locked talons around 20 feet up, thrashed in the air, and gently tumbled to the ground (around 3 seconds to drop 20 feet; they were trying to hover while fighting). Impact ended the squabble and they resumed hunting and gathering. Great shooting !