Osprey Dive, Catch, Swim, Fly
Dive, Catch, Swim, Fly – Slow Motion video of a series of 60 images of an osprey diving, swimming, emerging from the water and flying with a fish. Watch how the legs and talons swing into position and the nictitating membrane covers the eyes just before impact (video pauses for 3 seconds). Images processed in Camera Raw, Bridge, Photoshop and created into a video file with Adobe Premiere Pro. Sony A1, Sony 200-600 lens, 1.4xTC, 1/2500 sec, f/9, AutoISO, Focus Area=Wide, handheld.
~ by richardseeley on April 22, 2021.
Posted in Birds, Osprey, Photography, Video, Wildlife
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Incredible series Richard. Had to go back and check out the nictitating membrane vs. open eyes.
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Very amazing Rich. I think you’re getting to be one of the best bird photographers around.
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incroyables séries de photos. Tu es très doué Rich !!!
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