Yesterday, during our lunch break, I saw “our” two ospreys sitting on their favourite place again: the antenna pole on the police station. I took my D90, put my 300mm Tamron on it and headed towards them. Just next to the station, there´s a slightly higher diving-school/hostel or whatever, where I´d already spent some time on the roof to photograph them (or rather to wait for them “to do something”). But – and that´s the usual case – they didn´t. One essential requirement for shooting wildlife is being very,very patient. And that´s definetely not always easy. The D90 with the batterypack and the Tamron on is quite heavy after a while, at least if you´re holding it and constanly aiming at your subject. After a couple of minutes of them just sitting and looking around, one of them spread ist wings (check the wingspan – incredible!!!) and flew away. Again a couple of minutes later it came back, flew a circle and landed smoothly on the antenna again. Wow!!! My heart was beating – I knew I had some great images. Take a look for yourself – I just can´t stop looking at them 🙂
For those interested in reading more about the osprey, gain some basic knowledge on wikipedia .
If you are a birdlover or just like looking at them, you should have a look at my post on Dahab´s birds.
Great pictures tom. I like these animals. i read, that the spread of this kind reaches exactly to the point where you are.
somehow these birds really suit you micha ;-)and yes, i read the same. Hope i´ll get them fishing one day
Woooow!!!
Finally, you get your pics! I`m very happy for you.
These animals are impressive and your pictures are amazing.
Keep up the good work!
Nice blog and nice pictures Tom! Will follow you and your stories!
Thanks bro!Did it all work well with the Biltong? 🙂
Yes, and I still have 3 big pieces left! 🙂
lucky you! Could never keep it that long 😉
Hallo mein Schatzi,hab mit Oma deine tollen Bilder geschaut.Ist dir echt gelungen….tolle Einträge habe jetzt Stunden gelesen und geschaut…Wünsch dir weiterhin noch viel Spass…und wir werden immer mal wieder reinschauen und dein leben begleiten.hab dich mega lieb….Mutschka und die omi
Danke Patrick 🙂
Ja, ich war auch total baff und saß dann ganz schön oft mit der Kamera irgendwo beim Polizei Revier rum! Direkt neben der Polizeri ist eine Art Hotel/Tauchschule – da konnte ich aufs Dach und von dort, versteckt hinter irgendwelchen Baukrams, konnte ich die zwei gut beobachten. Wie n ah? mhhhh schwer zu schätzen, aber schätze 30m!? Telekonverter hab ich keinen benutzt, aber einige Bilder hier sind Crops (die mit beiden drauf).
Schon mal welche in Deutschland beobachtet?
Beste Grüße aus Bremen!
Hey!
In Deutschland habe ich sie leider noch nicht gesehen. Jedoch konnte ich einige Male Seeadler hier in der Nähe von Kiel beobachten. Ein Hotspot sind der Lanker See und der Kührener Teich. Wir haben dort einmal sicherlich 10 Sichtungen innerhalb von 3 Stunden gehabt (weiß aber nicht, ob es 10 Individuen waren). Leider waren sie für mein 300mm zu weit entfernt! Wahnsinns majestätische Tiere!
Beste Grüße!
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Tom Vierus is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist based in Suva, Fiji Islands. This blog is dedicated to his assignments and to sharing some behind-the-scenes footage.
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