"Master of the Sky" - a photo on Flickriver

            This is a striking photo of a bird of prey in flight, holding a fish in its talons. The bird appears to be an osprey, which is known for its excellent fishing skills. You can tell it’s an osprey by its white underparts, dark eye stripe, and long wings with a bend at the “wrist.” The fish is being carried headfirst, which is a common behavior in ospreys to reduce wind resistance while flying.

The background is a plain, pale sky, which helps to highlight the dramatic silhouette and detail of the bird and its catch. It’s a powerful action shot that captures a moment of nature in motion — a great example of wildlife photography.

Taken in: United States / New York / Brookhaven / South Haven (show map)

Taken on: March 23, 2025

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Camera: OM Digital Solutions OM-1MarkII, f/4.0, 1/1250 sec, 300mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	OM Digital Solutions OM-1MarkII
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length:	300mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Other
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Version 1.0
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