Photographing Ospreys
by Ralph Lightman
March 1, 2022
Title: Finding Parallels. Sometimes in life, the best way to deal with your challenges is to accept them and find a balance in your life that will allow you to cope… finding that parallel that will bring you up to the position to make adjustments and carry through… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Aviemore Osprey, UK.
Title: Another power play at display… The alpha male again taking space, hunting its prey, and flying away to its destination… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Aviemore Osprey, UK.
Title: The Wind Beneath My Wings The mighty Osprey flying away with its prey channelling the power of the wind around Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Horn Mill Trout Farm, UK.
Left - Title: The Eyes of an Osprey Sharply highlighting the eyes, this picture shows the fierceness of an Osprey… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Horn Mill Trout Farm, UK Right - Title: Alpha Gaze. The Osprey in the picture is a mature alpha male. The dominance can be seen right through those eyes… the classic Alpha trait… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Aviemore Osprey, UK.
Title: Splash Rides One of the most charismatic actions an Osprey does is splashing through the water while catching its prey… sliding through with its prize on hand… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Horn Mill Trout Farm, UK.
Title: Osprey Birds and their Feathers Notice the shiny, defined, sharp, and dynamic feathers of the Osprey… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Aviemore Osprey, UK
Title: Feathers that fly The feathers of a bird always tell fascinating stories about them… notice the richness of the Osprey’s feathers… the perfect soft, fluffy, and full feathers to suit the royal species… Equipment I use: Sony A1, A7R4, 400mm Location: Horn Mill Trout Farm, UK
Authors Biography & Contact Information
Bio I am Ralph Lightman, a passionate photographer and the founder of Lightman Photography. I am a dedicated photographer and find the most joy in capturing nature in its truest form. I have been involved in photography, especially wildlife photography. More specifically, I have been following the lives of birds of prey, such as Ospreys, in different locations in an attempt to capture the true essence of their lifestyle, gestures, and overall nature.
I am based in the United Kingdom. Under the umbrella of Lightman Photography, I have worked on multiple intriguing projects with several prominent companies. As the next step of my career, I would like to extend my reach to a wider public through different platforms and mediums like yours. I hope you like my work and provide me with the opportunity to engage more with you in the future.
Address: 2 Meldon Gardens, Wigan, WN2 3XN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7498 057991
Email: ralph@lightmanphotography.uk