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Fishprey
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Copyright: Akif Aykurt (Raptorman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 12 N: 645] (6855)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 300 4.0L
Exposure: f/5.6
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 10:51
Viewed: 404
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Osprey , Pandion haliaetus ( Lt ) , Balık Kartalı (Tr )
Diet :
Fish comprise 99 percent of the Osprey's diet. It typically takes fish weighing 150–300 grammes (5–10 oz) and about 25–35 centimetres (10–14 in) in length, but the weight can range from 50 to 2000 grammes (2–68 oz).
Prey is first sighted when the Osprey is 10-40 metres (32-130 ft) above the water, after which the bird hovers momentarily then plunges feet first into the water. It is able to dive to a depth of one metre (3.3 ft). The angle of entry into the water varies with the nature of the prey; steeper, slower dives are used when pursuing deeper, slow-moving fish, while long, quick dives are used for faster surface fish. After catching the fish considerable effort is needed to get airborne again. As it rises back into flight the fish is turned head-forward to reduce drag.
The Osprey is particularly well adapted to this diet, with reversible outer toes, sharp spicules on the underside of the toes, closable nostrils to keep out water during dives, and backwards-facing scales on the talons which act as barbs to help hold its catch.
Rarely, the Osprey may prey on other wetland animals, such as aquatic rodents, salamanders, other birds, and small reptiles. . Source : Wikipedia .
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iyi zamanlama güzel yakalmışsın akif eline saglık

amazing capture, TFS Ori

"Wayyyy" deyip bu harika fotoğrafın altını fazla meşgul etmeyeyim:)
Tebrikler, Akif ağabey..
Selamlarımla..

really "outstanding"...

Hello Akif
This put simply an outstanding capture...I have only seen one osprey in the Uk which was a ringed bird and had become entrapped in a fish ponds cover..A friend of mine who flys a buzzard was called to its rescue...
Paul

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-05-11 11:26]

Hi Akif. Amazing timing to get this Osprey with the fish. and head on . the size of its wings which you have captured with fine detail and colours. very well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • ciccio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 240 W: 54 N: 345] (2715)
  • [2008-05-11 12:06]

wowww. Genial. Un saludo y TFS.

José Luis

bakışından, zamanlamaya, av sahnesinden keskinliğe kadar herşey mükemmel olmuş Sevgili Akif. fazla yoruma gerek bırakmayan çok nefis bir çalışma. eline sağlık, selamlar.

Akif,

Both the bird and the fish have awesome expressions here. I guess one is of joy and the other is of impending doom. It's too bad that you didn't get the whole bird in the frame but I've been there as well. It is not as easy as it seems but even though, this picture still works very well. TFS. That's a great shot.

Best Regards,

Martin

Akif merhaba,
Muhteşem bir kare olmuş. Balığın gözü bile net. Bu fotoğrafa şapka çıkartılır. Selamlar
Mustafa

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 296 W: 79 N: 899] (3409)
  • [2008-05-11 22:46]

Amazing capture Akif! A big catch for both the bird and you.:)Excellent focus, sharpness and details. Thanks for the share,
Regards,
Smitha.

You have taken one of the photos I really want to find myself.
It must have been a surprise and fast shot for the one wing to be out of frame.
I still appreciate the capture Akif .
TF
Doug

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  • yasin Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 30 W: 1 N: 43] (129)
  • [2008-05-12 0:56]

As Salaam,
very good timing, lighting and colors!
TFS,

Yasin

işte bu diye haykırmak geldi içimden
ellerin dert görmesin selamlar

Hello Akif,
You did it again! and with a 300mm FL. I'm amazed. Excellent clear colours and perfect sharp details. Great composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1216 W: 78 N: 843] (6904)
  • [2008-05-12 10:40]

merhaba akif
balik kartali baligiyla gayet iyi kadrajlanmis
kompozisyon, bakis acisi, renkler ve netlik nefis
eline saglik
selamlar
izler

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