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Duck and Cover!
© garrettparkinson
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Uploaded: 08/20/10 4:05 PM GMT
Duck and Cover!
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We assume that birds are instinctual flyers and for the most part that is true. What we don't realize is that flight takes practice and conditioning. In the image above this young Osprey is completing one of its first practice flights. Before returning to the nest, it tried to land in the top of one tree, but called it off. It then tried one or two more times before deciding to return to the nest. Even that did not work out as expected as seen above. Its sibling had to duck and take cover to avoid being knocked out of the next. If you look closely the landing birds talons are actually touching its siblings feathers, meaning that if if did not duck it surely would have been a strike.
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.YoungATheart
08/20/10 4:15 PM GMT
What a sight that must have been for you! This is the kind of scene I could sit and watch all day. Awesome capture of this osprey in "practice" flight.
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Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. -Confucius
Wow this is a stunning photo great capture and full of life to well done.10/10
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You don't post ofter but when you do it is a winner Garrett. Great action shot. I thought it was striking until I read your narrative.
VFS-TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
I would bet that its sibling was not happy. But dang it made for a great capture. Great going on being quick enough to catch it so clearly and with such detail.
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Billy
Great shot! I love the energy captured in this photo; it reminds me of the pictures in the national geographics book I loved as a child.
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Beautiful action shot,clearity,color, you got it all , Very nice capture
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
An Osprey still learning to fly hey Garrett, what a wonderful thing to see, I'm pleased it's sibling was okay. Wonderful photo, thanks for sharing.
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Amazing capture Garrett! The wingspan is really beautiful!
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This should be straight into the permanent gallery and onto a cover of a National Geographic. [I saw my first osprey this year, although the fishing guide was less than pleased.]
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I too enjoy the open wings and narrative. Thank you for sharing a close view of the action. Saved again.
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Outstanding capture with the lens. Faved. sandi
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There's action shots and then there's action shots. This is a wowser. Should rightfully receive a high C-score.
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What a great photo, Garrett. also market as favorite.
Thanks, Vic
Thanks, Vic
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Wonderful, you truly have some remarkable and outstanding photos. STRIKE!
Paul
Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
Stunning! Everything dialed in and spot on, Garrett. Thank you!
- Mike
- Mike
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'Let's eat Grandma!' or, 'Let's eat, Grandma!' Punctuation saves lives...
Awsome capture, you make it look so easy. Just saw it in the perms, very well deserved.
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