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Published: 2009-12-16 01:35:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 5696; Favourites: 310; Downloads: 179
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One of the active Osprey nests down at Flamingo in Everglades National Park right now. The nest activity was extremely slow while they incubate (the action is when the chicks hatch), but it was still fun. The mosquitoes even in broad sunlight were amazingly bad! I had to put on my bug jacket to minimize the bites.Related content
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Hi there, I'm a student studying Natural History Illustration in Australia. I was wondering if I could use your fantastic photo as reference for an Osprey painting I plan to do. If not I will certainly understand
Thanks,
Emma
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Ignore that link, sorry about that. I just wanted to let you know that your deviation was featured in my latest journal entry, found here: [link]
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I love it; are you in Minnesota, cause I hear that that's where they spawn. I love the way you caught it just as it as taking off.
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No, I'm in Florida. Osprey are extremely widespread in the world and breed on just about every continent!
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Yeah, I wish I could see one in person, they're really cool birds, one of my favorite in fact; if I haven't already said that.
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WOW this is a fantastic shot.... absolutely incredible!
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Unbelievable capture!!! My favorite animal. And my favorite picture of the week!
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This great work has been featured here: SUPPORT ART 2010 (February 28 - March 31)
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OMG! Love the detail! Lovely capture! It is soo stunning!
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Incredible shot! The eye contact really completes this.
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Perfect moment captured there Judd, I'm actually a little concerned for my safety!
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Superb capture, and as others have said, it does look like it's staring straight into the camera lens.
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Fantastic! Which camera/lens were you using?
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Canon 7D with a 500mm f/4 lens.
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Thanks. How are you liking the 7D? 500mm....I'm jealous.
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The 7D is a fine camera...lots of improvements over the 40D (the camera I upgraded). The only thing slightly disappointing so far is the noise performance. It's okay, but not stellar. ISO 800 works, but beyond that things get dicey.
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Hmmm....I thought you'd been shooting with something like a 5D or 1D but I guess I was confused. 
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That's a fantastic shot of a simply fantastic bird
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Wonderful shot, it does appear to be looking straight at you.
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Now this made me stare at it for quite some time. It is so amazingly clear and sharp and intense and ...
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you've made a lot of bird photographers green with envy today!
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Perfect timing!
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wow, this is incredible, one of the best osprey photos out there without a doubt. id love to find an osprey nest and start observing it...very nice capture
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Hahaha is the nest right by the marina? Awesome shot!
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Indeed, it is the pair on the freshwater side of the canal.
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I know that spot well. It's good croc territory.
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Yes, it is, but I've never gotten good photographs of crocs there. I've been told of a particular backcountry site that is supposed to be croc heaven. I think I need to check that out!!
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Yes!!! Go! Then please tell me where it is.
I also didn't get any great shots of the crocs at the marina. You can see them really well but they're not in a good spot to shoot.
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This is sooooo awesome!!! You were definitely being watched!!
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Wow! This is great! Especially for being in broad daylight.
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I feel the bites you suffered are totally worth it, to me.
Okay, seriously, awesome shot. Kudos.
-G.
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