Insane Osprey Bird In Flight Photography with Nikon D850, D500 & Sony A9 

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"the osprey, unfazed by the bite, takes this lizard fish for a nice aerial view of its prior home before disappearing to eat its hearty catch"- wonderful narration weaved seamlessly into a first class presentation of the osprey. Well done!

Not only a brilliant photographer but also a great story teller Thanks, Mark!

This is my first osprey-video ever. Yet somehow is exactly how I though it would be with those birds. Thanks for great shots and the stories.

We have a house on the Corpus Christi Bay we get to watch this bird everyday from the back porch what a honor what an amazing sight.

The Osprey is now reintroduced in Scotland after years of disappearing. Some were found in one or two lochs and is now breeding very well according to Scottish bird agency.

The Osprey is my favorite bird. I was working in Burbank California. There was city for at least 15 miles in every direction. To my suprise, on top of a telephone pole was an Osprey. We were working next to the concrete lined Los Angeles River. A small stretch of river where we were has a natural gravel and rock bottom. This Osprey was living in the city fishing in the Los Angeles River. I've seen plenty of Osprey in Montana where I go every year to fish. This was the first and only one I've seen in Los Angeles. I love your picturs, thank you.

The osprey is an amazing bird and your images are incredible.

Amazing video and thank you for sharing. Photographed my share of ospreys many times and it is always an incredible experience to say the least. I am still yet to catch one grabbing the fish out of the water, but in all do time. Great video and information Mark.

One of the best wildlife videos that I seen in a long,long time.

You must be one of the best bird photographers in the world. Your work is extraordinary.

3:30 your relationship to the dive, the symmetry of the dive, and the stage of the dive make this shot one of the best to me.

Absolutely no doubt one of my favorite birds of prey behind a bald eagle or red tail hawk. The nests that they make are just mind-boggling

Dude you are one awesome story teller. Awesome pictures!!!

5:14 - I've never heard a narrator's story so vividly illustrated that I do not see a huge difference between the photos and a real film. Just a masterpiece of brilliant bird storytelling.

Great video and narration. I am myself a photographer and my favorite bird is the osprey, so I really understand your joy. Thanks for sharing.

Two things captivate me when kayak fishing, Osprey hunting and Bald Eagle vocalization. I can watch an Osprey hunt for hours. They will fly over us only after catching a fish, almost like they are showing off their kill. They are amazing creatures.

I live on a canal in Gulf Shores , Al. Recently an Osprey has been hanging around in the tall pines. I desperately hope to see him in action, so far no dice! Your photography and narration are awesome. Thanks for sharing your talents

I didn’t even mean to click play, but once it started I got hooked. Incredible photos but equally excellent storytelling!

Simply astounding! I don't know which is more riveting, the photography or the narrative!

Growing up, the Osprey was my favorite bird. Thanks for sharing your amazing photography and narration about one of nature's most skilled hunters.

As an amateur photographer who has visited the Space Coast, great job on production of the Osprey Story and magnificent shots. I especially like your addition of settings with images for us who try to replicate your work. For anybody wondering if travel to Mark's Workshop, My answer is a definitive yes. Not only is he there to tutor and guide but the area is second to none for the birds and species. Thanks for your efforts in sharing Mark.

Amazing! - Each catch a unique accomplishment. I've seen an osprey screaming at his parents circling above. It was dusk, he looked down at the river, smack! He came up with a fish and circled around and around with everyone cheering! He was so proud of his first catch.

I could watch hours of your content. Your photos are breath taking & your commentary is engrossing. What an amazing bird & huge respect to you.

WOW 😯❤! what an amazing work you`ve done! ...I met the Osprey this summer in Sanible Island for vacation. I was absolutely captivated by this amazing Bird, and had a chance to see him rise up form the ocean next to me in the water with a fish in his claws. I found very interesting that this bird could stay hours fix on the top of a tree and do nothing too. Would love to meet them again...I'm from Chile .

I like how you narrated this piece. Stumbled on this as I like nature docs, well done man.

Slightly obsessed with Osprey? Are ya now? Well, Good for you! And... Good for us too! The time and energy that you spent, not to mention the money, in getting all of these highly prized photographs... And then sharing all of it with us is a testament of passion. Your passion for Osprey, coupled with your "unbridled determination," to piece together this magnificent compilation the way you did, along with the detailed narration is greatly admired, and gratefully appreciated. Thank you Mark Smith. 👍

Great photography! Thanks! Here's an Osprey story for you. Many years ago in the Florida Keys, several sailboats were built at "the House of Goats and Boats." One resident named his sloop the Osprey. When it came time to step on the mast, a big party was gathered at a local harbor to help assist him. As soon as Bill hanked on the sails and the boat came to life, we heard a bird shriek above and looked up just as an Osprey landed on the top of the mast! As the flotilla of sailboats set course for the Florida Bay, the Osprey took to flight with another shriek and led us sailors to open water, flying just ahead in the lead. It was a magic time.

Thank you for not only taking the photos but giving us the real story behind the bird. What a truly intelligent designed bird.

All I can say is WOW, your story telling and your captures are some the best I ever seen. Is like watching National Geography.

So very cool! My grandson and I watched some ospreys fishing today on Chautauqua Lake in NY so I was looking for some RU-vid videos and yours popped up....we have really enjoyed the beautiful photographs that you captured! They are amazing birds! Thank you!

That was awesome man. I watch osprey off the coast of Maryland all summer. They're m master assassins. I'm in Southwest FL currently and they are everywhere here! Always that distinguishable whistle chirp above somewhere.

Every photograph is brilliantly taken👍Awesome photography👌well done😻🐈

I never get tired of watching your videos of Osprey, you captured some amazing shots. I can easily see why you like them so much. Great video.

An AMAZING talent of this photographer is nearly matching osprey’s fishing prowess. Gorgeous footage. Thank you, Mark for this breath taking video!

Your work is off the charts So good........ So good

My wife and I have been watching a live stream from Scotland where a breeding pair of Osprey laid 3 eggs. The live stream is doing a wonderful job of educating us with how these birds live. I have just watched your video, and I am truly impressed with your workmanship and dedication, well done. Back to our nest and we have 3 weeks before the chicks fledge, we are waiting in excitement for that day to come.

As a true Osprey enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Keep them coming!

saw my first osprey at cape cod Massachusetts near the ocean. Didn’t get good pictures but it was better than nothing. I love birds, thanks for this video it was amazing... never knew how badass the osprey was!

Awesome captures Mark! and great story telling :) Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👍👌😎JP

*Masterful photography + Eloquent narration* 👏 👏

Photos do not do justice to this Majestic bird , Ospreys are an awesome sight to see , I was one of the fortunate ones who had an off spray fish and eat on a pine tree across the street from my house , An Osprey landed on a pine tree in Port Charlotte Florida eating what was fished out of the water canals , about a hundred yards away from behind my house I used a small rifle scope and try to look at it from in between the branches of an oak tree , looking at me moving its head up and down a couple times determining that I was a threat of some sort immediately took off , on the next occasion it landed again on the same tree ... I took my camera out and started taking pictures and filming it , for some reason I was tolerated and it just sat there eating its meal , it was an amazing sight to see .

I live along the Columbia River in Wenatchee Washington and have observed this a few times. It makes me smile all day long when I spend time watching them. We have nests up and down the river.

The amount of time and patience you have spent to shoot these pics and videos are amazing... Great work. Love to see more fro your channel.

I came here thinking ospreys looked silly. I leave in complete awe and amazement at this incredible creation I now realize the osprey is. Thank you!

A brilliant osprey a brilliant photography. Even in high tech era human unable to copy animals brilliant.

I think you have a wonderful life , enjoy as we learn to appreciate wildlife, thank you.

Ok, so it's a tie. Mark's monologs are every bit as good as his photographic moment in time records of the epic arial battle of survival of the fittest. ~ your neighbor.

My new favorite bird. Can't beat that air/water/hunting combination!

WELL There you go Osprey a wonderful 📷🤳pictorial of them catching fish 👍quite enjoyed this , eyes wide open😳

Beautiful Bird of Prey! I admire your artistry & the appreciation of the hunt & challenges this bird faces, Nice narration without over indulgence.

Superb photography and narration...I am now so proud of the Osprey, being from Colorado we sport a nice handful of raptors and I spent 5 years of my life in complete awe of the raptors of Colorado as a Falconer...great video, there was one shot behind the Osprey that blew my mind...8:06. I wish you all the best..I got to see more!

Overlooking the lake from my deck watching a couple of osprey fish for their families in nests 400 yards away. Searched the Internet for closer imagery and stumbled onto your wonderful video and engaging descriptions. Among the best nature videos I've seen.

Holy shit...that photo of the bass is absolutely incredible!!!

I love to try capturing these birds in flight and fishing but I have never come close to the incredible photos that you showed here. Your narration is just great and keeps a person's total attention. Fantastic images and interesting narration! Thanks for sharing these awesome images!

I know these were taken over some time, but that is an amazing collection of images. But I think the most unique is the one with the bird and the lure. Unbelievable! Great commentary as always Mark.

Wonderful, Mark! Congrats!

Found you via RU-vid Creators Hub Podcast. Really, really well done. Any bird photography I’ve ever done has been unplanned and accidental. I have lots of respect for those who do it well. Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips.

Your story telling is like a poem/narration of a movie and I am in awe because it’s what keeps me enthralled. I’m a new fan of yours

As a fly fisherman in the Rockies, I love and am in awe of Osprey. Seeing them fish is always a welcome distraction - they are undeniably better fishers than me. Though we compete for the same fish, I release my catch; osprey cannot afford that indulgence.

So many favorites. Impressive photography and commentary.

Thanks for the time and effort in filming these Osprey.

Unbelievable photography.

Man, your narrative is just as good as your photography. I wouldn’t be able to say more than ten words about the birds’ actions. Great job!

Really nice work. I am studying bird flight, particularly, their wing formation in flight. You work is beautiful and outstanding. Might I say your photos show the same determination as the bird you photograph. Great job. Nice camera work.

There are osprey in Michigan. Good to see they are plentiful. Your pictures are incredible. Thanks for making this video.

Thank you for your wonderful photography , I never Knew there was a bird named Osprey! Beautiful work! Thank you so very much...

From Australia congratulations on a great presentation - Well captured Mark

This is some of the best photography I've ever seen. Up here in Montana there is clear blue lake where Osprey and Bald Eagles do all this every day and I love watching them. You can see the aqua blue refection under their wings and their flying fish.

Spectacular photography with excellent story telling. You get it done Mark!

Awesome pictures! Beautiful birds, great narration and great work! I like the last picture the most. Thank you for sharing your passion with us all. God bless you always!

so impressed! 👍

Incredible pictures with awesome storytelling. Thank you !

Beautiful birds and simply great photography!!

Mark Smith…you unfold the sheer beauty of nature in every video❤

Thanks Mark. Enjoyed your amazing captures of this incredible bird.

Outstanding photos and video. I’m in Pompano Beach this month and next. I love watching the Osprey.

Beautiful video. They are magnificent birds.

Very impressive shots! They are amazing creatures!

Hi Mark . Another just breathtaking video! So cool to see the Ospreys. I live on a lake that the Ospreys and other birds live and feed on. I feed the songbirds and hummingbirds. They are always glad to have a easy and good meal . My point ? You are welcome to come here for a while and see why I love my home . Georgia is my home . The things that come into view are just really cool. Come on by and join the fun . Thanks again.

This is an amazing video with a ton of knowledge. I commented earlier about my favorite birds of prey, but this video may have changed that. I see them all the time in Massachusetts, I point them out to anyone who will listen, but they're just like oh it's another bird. If they only knew!

Just found this site and am totally impressed! Great Great photo's. I too love the Osprey's. But then, I'm a falconer and I love ALL species of birds of prey! Keep up the great work!

I've already commented three times in the first 2 minutes, this is my last comment LOL. I've lost some people in my life very close to me, and I want to get a tattoo with a bird of prey and their initials. No doubt it was going to be a bald eagle, but after a few minutes of this video it's going to be an osprey I think. Thank you for posting this. Phenomenal stuff

Great shots.. By far my favorite is the focused head on straight down dive at 11:00 min.

My backyard is a small lake and I always marvel at the sight of Osprey fishing. Although not always successful, it is amazing the power this bird has to be able to lift itself and its prey from the water. Great video!

wow what an awesome video! Thank you so much Mark Smith for sharing your video and photography artwork and really cool narration!

Happy to see an individual displaying his great, original work. Well done!

My favorite images were actually the videos where you can see the osprey hovering and searching the waters below. You don't get to see that so often, and it gives you an idea how much energy they expend fishing. Second favorite was the pompano episode! Wonderful photos and videos of my favorite bird too! Thanks -

I live near a river where osprey abounds and believe me that it is very difficult to take photos of that quality. You certainly never know when they will take a nosedive ... Excellent and highly worthy photographic work ..!

I really like the story you told! And I love your awesome photos! Congratulations!

Amazing video and shots. Great to watch and very educational at the same time. I only had a few encounters with Osprey and the nest was way too far from where they hunt, so no Osprey with fish for me, but did get some nice shots of Ospreys. Thanks for sharing your work.

Wow! How ist it possible to take such amazing pictures? Absolutely fantastic in an Incredible sharpness. Congratulations! Also for the explications of the pictures!

Incredible photos. I live in Louisville, KY and am 83. I have never tried to take pics of birds, and certainly no osprys. They must be very rare in this area. However, I was told there was an ospry nest on a 60-foot tower between a very small lake and the Ohio River. I followed the directions and finally found the nest, but no bird. I waited and waited and waited and finally an ospry flew in an landed on the tower of a crossmember next to the nest. It had a partially eaten fish in one talon. I waited and waited again and the bird jumped into the nest, then poked its head out not moving. I waited and waited again, and just as I was about to pack up and leave, the ospy took off in flight directly above me. I had already put up my pod, gimbal mount and D500 with my 200-500 lens. Of course, I didn't have time to set up my pod rig again, so I simply began shooting handheld. I had my camera's focus on the two back-buttons like you had instructed in your video, but I had practiced using them only for a short period in my backyard. Needless to say, I was pushing buttons, zooming in and out everywhichwaybutloose, while the bird circled the tower. I finally was able to get the ospry in my viewfinder and I frantically continue to push one button and then the other. In post, I was very happy with my still pics of the bird on the tower, but quite disappointed with it in flight. I never got a focus that satisfied me, but there was no doubt what the bird was. I go into long detail here, just to let you know how much I now appreciate your wonderful skill and talent. I shall try again, but with only one or two birds to practice on, my attempts may be few and far between. Keep up the fabulous work. I subscribed several months ago and always look forward to your issuing another video.

I have to pick every photo. Ospreys​ are super​ cool.

Very few can appreciate this exceptional work of art, the filming takes more than we can ever thought .. Only you can appreciate your work more than anyone else

As a an serious hobby photographer, I can appreciate some of those high speed shots which are nothing short of spectacular! I use the D810 so I know you have put some blood sweat and tears as well as cash into your craft. A job well done!

Dear Mark, your video is absolutely brilliant! You are awesome ...gifted by God to make happy the hearts of people who love prey birds...Thanks a lot and Congratulations!💖💝💜💕❤💓

Outstanding photography. Outstanding narrating. I really enjoyed your work, thank you. You're great at what you do.

Spectacular photography and action-packed! I really enjoyed it! Thanks!

This is super impressive photography. Congratulations