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Challenge: Extended Free Study 2026-04 (Extended Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony Alpha a1 II
Lens: Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Date: Apr 19, 2026
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 5000
Shutter: 1/2000
Date Uploaded: May 7, 2026
[May. 20th, 2026 10:22:45 AM]

A friend told me about a really cool rookery. I was able to go just two times, and it was incredible! This shot was minimally edited -- just some contrast and straightening and cropping. The osprey was rather upset when the egret got too close.



I was really looking forward to going back again, and then he called me.

"They're gone"

"??"

"The birds are gone".

There was an eagle that kept harassing them, and they got tired of it and completely abandoned the rookery and the nests they were building. I'm really hoping there were no eggs yet. :(

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 30
Avg (all users): 7.5385
Avg (participants): 7.6471
Avg (non-participants): 7.3333
Views since voting: 194
Views during voting: 50
Votes: 26
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0

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 05/29/2026 07:20:27 AM
Awesome timing. Your photos of birds in flight are amazing! I’m still practicing btw.
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 05/23/2026 08:26:31 PM
This is amazing! I can not believe the in-depth study of these birds you have accomplished. This and many other of your images are incredible shots and so well presented the beauty in your images blows me away and each is a treat to view. Congratulations, on this and the whole series of birds you have dedicated your time in bringing to an art in your photography.
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 05/22/2026 08:24:57 PM
Stunning capture , congrats !
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 05/22/2026 11:59:03 AM
Astounding catch and poignent story of natural conflict.
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 05/22/2026 11:24:31 AM
What Roz and Bob said. This loaded and I thought, "Only Wendy or Larry could capture this in a single exposure. I bet this isn't even Extended Editing."
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 05/22/2026 10:09:23 AM
Just wow.. Best in show. Very National geographic. Congratulations, vawendy!!
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 05/22/2026 01:03:10 AM
WOW WOW WOW .. !!!! ..
this is insane Wendy ..
i did wonder if it was two photos as capturing this in one shot i felt would be almost an impossibility ..
you have proved me wrong ..
once again I'm blown away by your incredible photographic genius ..
many congratulations on the blue .. so well deserved .. xx ..
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/16/2026 12:00:29 PM
Of course we don't know if this happened quite as it appears, but it's great photography and a good story.
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 05/15/2026 04:22:34 PM
Bird photographing is so frustrating and yet so rewarding. You have caught a wonderful moment here. Yes the birds are turning away from you and the greenery snuck in at an odd angle, but still lovely.
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