Judy's Photoblog
Osprey and supper...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 6 January 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Two more shots of yesterday's Osprey with its supper. The poor fish was still flipping its tail............. :(
PS: Thank you everyone, for your comments on yesterday's photo. I'm 'down' with a sinus infection.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog; your comments are greatly appreciated. I apologize for not getting to all of your posts. I will visit as time permits.
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Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Two wonderful images Judy! Sorry you're not well...hope you feel better soon:-)
6 Jan 2009 7:26am
@Linerberry: Thank you ... I'm hoping also!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Judy, hope you feel better soon! Really nice shots!
6 Jan 2009 10:46am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty!
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
very impressive and beatiful shot . I wish you a good health very soon !
6 Jan 2009 10:46am
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
You have beautifully captured these majestic birds, Judy.
6 Jan 2009 11:03am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you very much, Michael.
Barbara from Florida, United States
I am partial to the Osprey here and this is a magnificent image showing one with his meal. I like how you presented the two images together.
So sorry to hear you are not feeling well, Judy. I wish taking more photos could cure you but rest is the best.
Hope you feel better soon.
6 Jan 2009 11:55am
@Barbara: We were amazed with the results of my older Sony ... it 'did good'! :D
How I'd like to just rest, but I must go to work.....Pastor's away this week.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Hope you feel better quickly Judy. I like your osprey shots (and am glad to not be that fish)...
6 Jan 2009 12:50pm
@Viewfinder: I agree ... I am glad not to be that fish also!
(Osprey talons are curved like fishhooks, and the birds have an added feature of a reversible toe that allows them to have two toes forward and two toes back for better gripping. Osprey talons will reflexively snap closed when they come in contact with prey, and biologists report that the talons can snap shut faster than a human eye can blink.)
PS: Pastor is at the Congress for Evangelism in Nashville, so you know who must get to the office!
@Veronelle: Thank you very much.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I don't think I've ever seen an osprey before, what an amazing image, powerful, like this creature!
6 Jan 2009 1:47pm
@bluechameleon: I'm fascinated by this bird and try to spot them whenever I can.
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Two wonderful captures of the Osprey,
Sorry to hear your sinuses are infected I know what that is like hope you get over it quickly
6 Jan 2009 2:06pm
@JJ: Thank you, JJ, on both counts!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
So beautiful, and warm and take care of yourself...I find that Sinus Night Medicine help...Neo citran too but not as much, stay warm sweetie :)
6 Jan 2009 2:44pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine - I have to be careful w/meds because of my BP medication, but I do think I have some Neo citran. :D
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Nice combination, like a short movie. Clever capture.
6 Jan 2009 4:00pm
@Alphons: Thank you very much.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
beautiful bird - how great to capture him during his meal!! hope you feel better....
6 Jan 2009 5:07pm
@Chris: Thank you, Chris.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Oh Judy I am so sorry that you are under the weather ...infected sinuses are painful. Take care of yourself and get well fast. Are you still going to work? These are great captures of the beautiful osprey.
6 Jan 2009 6:03pm
@Marion: Thanks, sweet friend ... Pastor is away this week so yes, I'm still going to work.
Glad you liked the osprey photos.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Dear Judy, get well fast! and I hope both of us get rain! A beautiful bird and great capture with the eyes in both shots! Great Work!
6 Jan 2009 9:42pm
@Scott Schilling: Thank you very much, Scott; I appreciate your hopes for rain and getting well.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Bless you Judy, I hope you'll soon feel better.
Wow I've not seen one of these this close up, what a magnificent bird!
6 Jan 2009 11:23pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary ... and I hope you are feeling better also!
I was very fortunate with these bird shots; glad you liked them.
peter from new york, United States
wonderful capture of an amazing bird! nicely done!
7 Jan 2009 12:01am
@peter: Thank you, Peter.
Krisu from Tampere, Finland
These shots are brilliant! I hope you'll get better very soon!
7 Jan 2009 12:33am
@Krisu: Thanks, Krisu ... and I agree, it's a good thing they have access to nice, fresh fish!
Denise from Perry, United States
Wonderful capture, hope you are feeling better soon.
7 Jan 2009 11:31pm
@Denise: Thanks ... I'm trying!
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Amazing bird! My husband and I enjoy bird watching. Tara also developed an amazing eye for birds and knows all the birds that visit our backyard by their proper names.
8 Jan 2009 1:24am
@Magda: Thanks, Magda.
I'm impressed that you've taught Tara to identify them so early ... she'll never forget it.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Much clearer here the bird...I like its looks, seems rather defiant...
18 Jan 2009 11:01am
@Japanalia: I think "defiant" is a good word for him ... they eat only fish, so are adept fisher-birds! :D
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