Osprey With Fish In Talons in beside a tidal inlet near Monterrey

Osprey With Fish In Talons

by Jack Yang

Copper-toned light washes over a clear day beside a tidal inlet near Monterey, illuminating an osprey perched with patient stillness. The bird grips a silver fish firmly in its yellow talons, the scales catching the low-angle orange glow. Late spring greenery blurs softly in the background, creating a shallow depth of field that isolates the sharp, feathered form against the muted water. The plumage shows distinct brown and white patterns, while the fish's wet skin reflects the fading sun. One feather edge catches the light, defining the silhouette against the horizon.

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osprey fish Monterey tidal inlet wildlife photography bird of prey dusk light California coast
Camera Fujifilm X-T50*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-T50 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 35mm f/1.4 R
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 100
Film processed in Luminar
Location beside a tidal inlet near Monterrey
Date 2026-02-28
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 25.7598, -100.2429
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