Quick Lunch | Phil Lanoue Photography

Quick Lunch

Yesterday at just about mid day, I was watching this osprey circling the marsh pond and knew he was looking for a lunch. When I saw that look on his face as he was staring down toward the water I suspected he saw something…and sure enough he did. The osprey quickly dove down and plucked himself out a nice fresh fish for lunch!

46 thoughts on “Quick Lunch”

thehappyhugger on April 17, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

Amazing pics, especially the second one 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! I almost didn’t even put in the second one, glad I did.
  
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meyer23 on April 17, 2013 at 1:57 pm said:

Wow. Fantastic shots. The second ist awesome.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you I appreciate it!
  
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pixelspielerei on April 17, 2013 at 2:25 pm said:

Gorgeous Photos! Great! ▲

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  
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Rexlin Victor on April 17, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:

Wonderful shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on April 17, 2013 at 2:49 pm said:

Still photos stop fast action. Beautiful shots! I wouldn’t have been able to see it like this if I’d been watching in real time. Amazing nature.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much and yes nature is quite amazing!
  
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laurazeitlos on April 17, 2013 at 2:50 pm said:

Great shots!
Cheers,Laura

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:17 pm said:
  
  Hi Laura thanks for looking and commenting!
  
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adinparadise on April 17, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

I’m running out of superlatives, Phil. Will awesome do? That second pic is definitely incredibly so. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:18 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate your very kind comments Sylvia, thanks! Glad you liked that second pic I almost didn’t even include that one. 🙂
  
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lylekrahn on April 17, 2013 at 3:19 pm said:

That dive is just remarkable.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million! As I mentioned above, I almost did not use that dive photo until I read what I wrote and thought it might fit the scene.
  
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Gunta on April 17, 2013 at 3:51 pm said:

Like Sylvia, I’ve completely run out of superlatives.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  I appreciate it very much Gunta, thanks!
  
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Chillbrook on April 17, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:

Stunning Phil!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 9:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Adrian!
  
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Amy on April 17, 2013 at 5:27 pm said:

STUNNING, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 9:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy, I appreciate it!
  
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niasunset on April 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm said:

WOW! It should be so exciting to watch them with camera… I feel as if I was there too 🙂 Thank you, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 9:59 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed these, thanks Nia!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on April 17, 2013 at 7:22 pm said:

Your photos are quite amazing. Love the action you captured.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind comments Charlie!
  
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Tricia Booker Photography on April 17, 2013 at 8:01 pm said:

Awesome series!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch! 🙂
  
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Molly Argo on April 17, 2013 at 8:05 pm said:

Amazing photos! You captured this so beautifully!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:
  
  Hi Molly, so glad you liked these, thanks!
  
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Andrew on April 17, 2013 at 9:39 pm said:

Fantastic stoop shot, Phil. Terrific timing.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 17, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Andrew, appreciate it!
  
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FeyGirl on April 18, 2013 at 1:58 pm said:

What stunning shots!!! LOVE these guys. Just magnificent.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much I’m happy to know you like the osprey photos!
  
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janmasyn on April 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm said:

Awesome shots my friend, you really did an excellent job, wonderful action!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 18, 2013 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Well I truly appreciate your very kind words Jan, thanks!
  
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Maggie Davey on April 19, 2013 at 11:52 am said:

What amazing shots, Phil! I particularly loved the second one!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you Maggie! Well that second one seems to be a favorite and I almost didn’t use it. 🙂
  
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mariayarri on April 19, 2013 at 4:24 pm said:

I continue to be amazed of all your beautiful photos ! This serie of the Osprey is just stunning, especially the first two photos ! // Maria

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- Phil Lanoue on April 19, 2013 at 4:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for the kind words Maria I appreciate it greatly!
  
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Scott Marshall on April 21, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:

wowza

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- Phil Lanoue on April 21, 2013 at 6:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out!
  
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Fergiemoto on April 22, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:

Wow, such cool shots of it catching a fish!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:35 am said:
  
  Glad you like those osprey pics!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on April 24, 2013 at 7:03 pm said:

Fantastic captures of hard to photograph bird. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 26, 2013 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Thanks but I could have had better pics, I was watching as the osprey swooped around and when he finally went into the dive, he hit the water exactly at the wrong place for me as there was an object blocking the action. Big dope. 😦 😉
  
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