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This is one of my favourite shots of the Ospreys captured on a recent visit to the highlands. I like the raw power in this shot as the bird lifts itself from the water with its catch.

Please view large for detail if time allows as this image doesn't retain the impact small Smile .

Big thanks for all the UA's on yesterdayd upload, they are greatly appreciated.

With regards Fish

Camera:Canon
Lens:500mm L
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Title:STRIKE POINT
Username:LeeFisher LeeFisher
Uploaded:4 Aug 2010 - 1:49 PM
Tags:Aviemore, Bird, Close-up / macro, Fish, Fish101, General, Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, Rainbow trout, Rothiemurchus, Scotland, Trout, Wildlife / nature
Votes:180
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Excellent capture.....Martin

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mickp
mickp (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 1:55 PM
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I agree excellent capture.
Mick

Cor
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Belgium
4 Aug 2010 - 1:56 PM
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Superb +++++
cor

Sylviwhalley
Sylviwhalley (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 2:08 PM
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Great capture.
Sylvia

what a shot! well done,great picture.

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 2:37 PM
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Your timing in capturing these shots is just spot on and this one is no exception.
Ronnie.

taggart
taggart (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 2:59 PM
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Astonishing--- a well made image!
JEnnnnn

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 3:08 PM
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Very impressive. A great capture.
Ron

dmhuynh72
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4 Aug 2010 - 3:10 PM
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another superb capture
regards
Yung

WYNN
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United Kingdom
4 Aug 2010 - 3:15 PM
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SUPERB CAPTURE, EXCELLENT TIMING.

WYNN.

SurreyHillsMan
SurreyHillsMan (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 3:51 PM
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Another cracker Lee... love these and Cheryls

Jon

cabbie
cabbie (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 4:39 PM
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Well timed another excellent image

Bob

Porthos
Porthos (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 4:56 PM
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Excellent detail in a fabulous image.....Derek

Goodley
4 Aug 2010 - 5:55 PM
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thats a great shot,
kev.

Another superb capture !

Chris

WindowonWildlife
WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 7:20 PM
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Superb yet again Lee,love the eye contact and action captured.

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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4 Aug 2010 - 8:32 PM
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superb in every way

Excellent image.
Tony

Brian_Scott
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4 Aug 2010 - 9:34 PM
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I left my comment on the wrong shot lmao

Even Greater shot was meant for here Wink

Seriously tho mate this truly is Superb

Phil32
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United Kingdom
4 Aug 2010 - 11:33 PM
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Fantastic capture, such impact created in this shot with perfect timing.

Phil

Alan_Baseley
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4 Aug 2010 - 11:33 PM
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Superb, even better than the previous ones,
Alan

mrjt
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5 Aug 2010 - 11:19 AM
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STUNNING Image...Jack

Alan_Coles
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5 Aug 2010 - 2:02 PM
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Fantastic shot...well worth the award.

GillyB
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5 Aug 2010 - 5:18 PM
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This certainly has the WOW factor .... congrats on your EC!

gill

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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5 Aug 2010 - 10:58 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words, and to Cheryl and Brian for their UA's and Pete for the EC. Am chuffed Smile

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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6 Aug 2010 - 12:57 PM
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Cheers for the UA phil, much appreciated.
Lee

Coleslaw
Coleslaw (e2 Member)
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9 Aug 2010 - 9:04 AM
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Well done on the POTW, Lee.

Congratulations on the POTW Lee. Very well done!

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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9 Aug 2010 - 10:47 AM
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WOW, Just seen. Can't believe it am soooo happy. Thanks Pete Grin Grin
Thanks to everyone who has been so positive on all my shots and all the good advise I've recieved (Cheryl).
Smile Smile
Cheers Lee

dmhuynh72
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9 Aug 2010 - 12:04 PM
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congrats on your POTW.
have a good week,
Yung

DannoM
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9 Aug 2010 - 12:17 PM
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well done on the POTW mate, well deserved for a great series
dan

sparrowhawk
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9 Aug 2010 - 12:20 PM
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amazing

drnail
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9 Aug 2010 - 1:06 PM
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superb shot

Congrats on the POTW Lee, well deserved m8
Dave

FredF
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France
9 Aug 2010 - 3:16 PM
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Fantastic image, looks like my little starling I took a few weeks aga Smile

Fred

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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9 Aug 2010 - 3:17 PM
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Thanks everyone Smile
fish

mikesmith
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9 Aug 2010 - 6:29 PM
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Very well deserved awards for a stunning capture
Mike

LeeFisher
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9 Aug 2010 - 6:32 PM
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Thanks Mike.

jonah794
9 Aug 2010 - 7:31 PM
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Very well deserved. I am pleased that Cheryl and I could recommend such a place for you to get a potw!
Congrats Smile
Jonah

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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9 Aug 2010 - 7:32 PM
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Thanks Jonah,

cassiecat
10 Aug 2010 - 7:33 AM
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fabulous, congrats on POTW.lesley

Techno
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10 Aug 2010 - 7:58 AM
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Please view large for detail if time allows as this image doesn't retain the impact small .

How true! Magnificent capture. Congratulations on all the awards, well deserved..
Mal

drayl002
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10 Aug 2010 - 9:44 AM
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very god shot!
if you have time please go my freinds web site and see his lock garten and other locks and see his photos of osprays.


Luke

GlynnisFrith
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10 Aug 2010 - 4:33 PM
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What a cracker well done on all the awards
Glynnis

Incredibly good shot! John

ImageProducer
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10 Aug 2010 - 10:38 PM
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truly stunning !

Alan_Coles
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10 Aug 2010 - 10:40 PM
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Well deserved POTW...there has been some fantastic shots from the group that travelled to this shoot but this just edges the lots methinks

Geofferz
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11 Aug 2010 - 5:43 PM
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Well done on your POTW.
Brilliant capture.
Geoff.

LeeFisher
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11 Aug 2010 - 6:32 PM
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Thanks everyone for the amazing response,
fish

javam
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12 Aug 2010 - 9:26 PM
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Congrats on this one too!

A truely stunning picture. The bird is so beautiful. Well done achieving this amazing shot. Louise

Absolutely wonderful shot. Congratulations...

YORIS
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19 Aug 2010 - 5:26 PM
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it's fantastic, but i think i can do that.

photoga29
23 Aug 2010 - 2:11 PM
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super pic - gotta grab the image when they come in this way at Rothie and you've done it in spades Phil

Last Modified By photoga29 at 23 Aug 2010 - 2:12 PM
nhell
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30 Aug 2010 - 10:42 PM
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wow! great shot!

giri
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4 Sep 2010 - 7:06 PM
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AMAZING

cazzycool
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19 Sep 2010 - 12:22 AM
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That is fantastic. I am jealous.

WOWHOT
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2 Oct 2010 - 7:08 PM
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Just to add a comment with a little more in-depth positive constructive criticism. I have an idea - the dark water at the bottom of the frame I feel needs a similar effect in darkening the background for the top of the frame edges or keeping the top the way it is and lightening the water at the bottom.

I feel both will still hold the energy of the shot and still encapsulate the image in a 3diminantion illusion.
Also around the left hand of the osprey may look great with added water spray at a pixel level.

and my last idea is that the removal of the lake shore line to the left of the subject matter due to my eyes are drawn to it... my eye viewing seems to be 1st osprey -2nd head of fish the 3rd lack shore line.
I'm not right in my opinion its just a positive observation looking through my eyes...

LeeFisher
LeeFisher (e2 Member)
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3 Oct 2010 - 12:36 AM
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Thanks for the feedback and suggestions guys Smile
fish

Kingfisher8
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19 Oct 2010 - 11:28 AM
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What a capture Fantastic image well done.

Keith.

rachwolf
rachwolf (Junior Member)
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1 Nov 2010 - 5:58 PM
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beautiful, I love the reflection in the water. Great capture.

yaco
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11 Jan 2011 - 11:13 PM
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amazing capture....

Mike_Smith
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25 Jan 2011 - 12:31 PM
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WOW ! amazing image

it must have neaded very good timing.Smile

RickFreid
31 Jul 2011 - 1:40 PM
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Great capture!

Wow i am only a year or so late seeing this awesome image,and what a cracker it is,one of my fav's on here,great work indeed,

John.

Dan5
Dan5 (Junior Member)
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7 Apr 2012 - 1:13 PM
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amazing

Last Modified By Dan5 at 7 Apr 2012 - 1:14 PM

Just Wow..... Mind blowing..Wink

martinjackson
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20 May 2013 - 4:40 PM
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OH YAAA!! utter perfection, i have just joined a few days ago, so this is me just seeing this photo. Its amazing and one of the best photos I have seen on here so far. Well done, brilliant shot.

Tony

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