Osprey at Sunset

© Randall J. Scholten

Osprey at Sunset

Uploaded: April 28, 2013 15:13:05

Description


An osprey perched in a dead tree along the lake… seemingly watching a beautiful sunset with me. But he didn’t stay long before rocketing downward into the lake to catch a fish.

Quote of the Day: “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nikon D700, 50 – 500 mm Sigma, f/4.0 – 6.3 Zoom @ 500 mm. f/16, 1/1000 second exposure. ISO 200. 2/23/2013, 5:51 PM. Port Orford, Oregon, USA (POTD 4/29/2013 – 6090)

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe May 29, 2013

Excellent and well deserved, Randall! Congratulations! #1530239

Phyllis A. Houghton May 29, 2013

Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Randy!! #10714212

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 31, 2013

Big congratulations on this superb 2nd Place GOLD Finalist Randal ... ove it!

jo ann c. #10716676


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