I’ve been spending time at the ponds trying to get quality photos of the Ospreys fishing. No luck as of yet. They have shown up, but to capture a great photo it takes lots of clicks. When their babies hatch they will be fishing more often and many more opportunities will arise. While waiting somewhat patiently, there are lots of subjects to focus on. The Mergansers and Cormorants are catching lots of fish. When going through the photos of them gulping their fish this quote from the film, “The Two Towers,” keeps going through my head. Smeagol turns down Sam’s offer of rabbit stew stating that he likes his food raw and wriggling. Apparently that food choice applies to these birds as well.
I did get one photo of the Osprey with a fish but it’s not as sharp as I would like. The action happens incredibly fast and that’s why it takes a lot of exposures to get great shots. I’ll keep trying.
I saw this small female Merganser with this rather large fish. I have no idea how she can possibly eat this!
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“I have no idea how she can possibly eat this!”
One bite at a time. 😉
Lol!
Excellent capture
Wonderful captures! (Suzanne)
Thanks!
Ah-hah, dinner is served!!
Indeed! 🙂
Even if you didn’t get the shot that you wanted, your time wasn’t wasted.
Agreed. Photography outing are like that. Often you dance with the one that shows up. 🙂
A very apt phrase.
Great photography 👍👍 You seem to be a patient person 😉
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you. Photography has been good for me to practice patience. 😉
Job well done
Thanks!
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Incredible captures and Zen like focus !!! 😉
Thank you! 🙂