An Osprey Goes Into A Dive…

You’ve heard the old joke…An osprey goes into a dive, what should he watch out for?

Watered down drinks? Filthy restrooms? Rude Patrons? Hitting his beak on the oyster bed?

In this case, the osprey went into a steep dive after spotting a potential meal down in the salt marsh but pulled up just in time. This was possibly upon realizing it was low tide and the risk of smacking one’s face into an oyster sticking up out of the shallow water was too great.

But I was impressed by the angle and aerodynamic style of this skilled flyer.

Also, once again the overcast grey sky made the background go white. We are due for some sunshine soon. (I’m hoping)

22 thoughts on “An Osprey Goes Into A Dive…”

anotherday2paradise on April 19, 2015 at 10:03 pm said:

Wow! That’s a really unique capture, Phil. Impressive show!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sylvia, glad you liked the osprey dive show!
  
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Kitt Crescendo on April 19, 2015 at 11:29 pm said:

Very cool dive shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking it out and glad you liked it!
  
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Gunta on April 19, 2015 at 11:49 pm said:

That white really offsets this marvelous dive. It’s utterly amazing.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:41 pm said:
  
  If you can’t get a bright blue sky I guess a stark white one will have to do. Thanks
  
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ctteodorico on April 20, 2015 at 2:32 am said:

Beautiful picture!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that, thank you!
  
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roughseasinthemed on April 20, 2015 at 4:02 am said:

That’s great! And I agree the white really makes it stand out. Fantastic pic Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much. I’m normally not a huge fan of simple open sky shots, I generally prefer a background like water or trees. But I think the white works on occasion.
  
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Mike Powell on April 20, 2015 at 7:16 am said:

I laughed hard at the opening joke and am in awe of the image–an interesting combination of sensations to be experiencing simultaneously.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the kind words Mike I appreciate it!
  
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Pat on April 20, 2015 at 10:51 am said:

Amazing capture/

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed seeing the osprey dive. 🙂
  
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Steve Gingold on April 20, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:

I like the high key background just fine. Nice lead in, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 20, 2015 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Glad to know you liked this look. I normally prefer a background such as trees, grass or water, but sometimes the stark white can work out OK.
  
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FeyGirl on April 20, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous shot – I adore ospreys, so powerful, and as you show here – balletic!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  They are perfectly designed for exactly this type of maneuver. Thanks for looking Lucy!
  
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Birder's Journey on April 20, 2015 at 9:39 pm said:

Incredible timing – what an angle! Great shot….and I loved the joke, too (never heard that one).

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 9:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the kind words and glad you liked the shot!
  The osprey is probably tired of hearing that joke. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on April 25, 2015 at 8:53 am said:

I love the angle of the wings in this shot! He does have an “Ooops” look on his face!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:50 am said:
  
  They are amazing birds and I’m always happy to see an osprey.
  
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