Insane Pelican Eats Osprey? - Wildlife Photography with the Canon EOS R5 500f4 ll

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[@geoffreyarnold7292]

I've taken about 104,000 photos over 54 years, and this creative videos may be the best I have ever seen! Congratulations!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@bigboi36]

I just woke up on Christmas Day with breakfast at hand. Turned on the Tv and KZbin to watch your video review about the updated R5. The beginning of the video with the fisherman on the beach was spectacular. I have not watched your videos for a little but I was relaxed and took it all in. When thatPelican came in I had jaw drop 😮. Your narration of your video make an intense moment sound so calm allowing one to hear and see and digest your skills and capabilities. I totally forgot about the R5 and was truly immersed in this display of all out WAR ON THE WATER! It was a definite display of air prowess and the 😢desperation to survive. I thought the Osprey was done for but when it rolled with talons unhinged I knew ya boi 😂was not going down without a fight. Superb Display of photography and airmanship. Merry Christmas Mark. I will be sure to share this!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

@@bigboi36 that’s awesome. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the well thought out comment.

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[@kaptkirksphotography]

Hope to have a class in vero beach one day . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheBluemanBenny]

Man, not only are your images spectacular, you're an amazing story teller! Thanks for that!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!!

[@kob8634]

One of the worst story tellers I've ever heard! The idea that you can anthropomorphize animals SHOULD be something of the past! The pics are brilliant, the guy is a douche.

[@SimpleEnglishHub-]

Yes. He's brilliant!

[@bobprescott]

this guy is good

[@sheogoraththedaedricprince9675]

Crazy things can happen when one becomes desperate for survival. Sometimes hunger makes animals attack things they wouldn't normally. Sometimes fear of being attacked makes animals fight ferociously against something they normally wouldn't survive. Nature can be both beautiful and cruel. Nature does not play favorites though. You either have what it takes to survive or you don't... If you do not then death is the only release. I once wished to take photos for national geographic. When I went into the Navy I tried for PH a photographers mate but, at the time the rate was merging with others so I was not approved for it. Great photos filled with life. These photos are worth more than a thousand words.

[@alwynsmit3546]

Absolutely breathtaking moments between the pelican & the osprey. You clearly have amazing skill, not only to capture, but to convey.

[@jcbright502]

Wow!! Just Wow. I was on the edge of my seat at the end. So glad the Osprey got away!! Thx Mark.

[@Fish-cj4ub]

why? pelican for the win

[@armoris66]

Spoiler alert! 😡

[@Fish-cj4ub]

maybe some of us didnt really care to sit through this long drawn out video. @@armoris66

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

The pelican died of hunger.....

[@gordroberts53]

This is without a doubt the most exciting clip I’ve ever watched on your channel. Your work just keeps getting better. Well done Mark!

[@briansuter3657]

Agreed - amazing!

[@christinenanaguy1143]

Remarkable! The story, the struggle , the battle! I did not know , but now I do! Thank you Mark!

[@tomtalker2000]

Being in the avian field for the past 30yrs. Having worked "hands on" with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey. I don't believe i've EVER seen something this incredible....!!! I know Brown Pelican's swallow just about anything as i've seen gulls go into their throat pouches, Pigeons, etc...But NOT something as large as an Osprey. What an incredible moment too have captured on film. Very lucky individual indeed.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

It was an amazing morning!

[@wokeaf1337]

I have seen Pelicans swallow a Capybara, they dont give a f... about anything.

[@anthonyrutherford758]

That's the greatest sequence of crystal clear "edge of the seat" images of wildlife struggles I've ever seen! Great photos and videos well done you! I'm subscribed and looking forward to more!

[@petrvokurek2286]

OMG, that was breathtaking! Fantastic photos!

[@gene0barth]

Your patience, crystalline captures, and narration bring the wild surf world to your viewers. Thank you!

[@twistedyogi1230]

Holy crap! the combination of image quality, the wildlife action and enthralling commentary had this big ol' man welling up inside. Whether it was the intention or not, this was incredibly moving and beautiful to watch. Thanks man.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@raerae555]

Wow! This was spectacular! The photos, the video, the music, the narration. Phenomenal work! You’re very talented! This is National Geographic level.

[@PAULSWorld131]

You need to get a serious award for this series mate. Incredible work!

[@SilatShooter]

WOW!! The tension build of this video is beyond amazing! The head to head shot of the pelican and Osprey around 7:12 is spectacular! This video is worthy of "Best of..." award. Two massive thumbs ups! Love the channel!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!!

[@youraveragejoe2]

Thnx for timrstamp

[@themince007]

Wow. Absolutely incredible footage. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

[@victorogunjimi2206]

You photographs are captivating and inspiring. Your use of words is quite poetic. Thank you for blessing us with your skills.

[@butchfermil8213]

The saga of an Osprey and a Pelicant😄😆🥰. Very nice narrative video once again Mark.

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Pelican*

[@SansBadTime]

​@@einundsiebenziger5488 Can't

[@dongeesler7814]

That was an amazing encounter. I’m glad you were able to record it, thank you!!

[@slowfinger2]

Right place. Right time. Mark, you are Johnny on the spot. So many times you have captured amazing behavior. Some very original images. You are making your mark, Mark. Cheers!

[@maverick6461]

Phenomenal! Brilliant photos, footage. I hope that the pelican finally, got his meal from a big fish, in the end. Incredible courage from both birds.

[@marvinspates924]

Mark I have lived on the Florida gulf coast all my life and I have never seen anything like this!!!! Pure shock and awe!!!! Astonishing video and photography!!!! Wow what can I say that hasn't already been said!!!! Lol you need your own TV show!!!!😳👍👍😳

[@jeromebest7209]

This has been the best narrative I’ve seen of Pelican vs Osprey. The photography you captured was amazing. Thank you.🙏🏿

[@loriamora6202]

your monologue is congruent with the poetry of your images..👍💜

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@lohithsamaga]

Pictures, video, music and story-telling - all incredible!! This archive of your videos will be of great learning for experts studying nature, photographers and more. Thanks, Mark!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Your videography and photography is absolutely world class - comparable to what we see in Attenborough’s documentaries. Congratulations!

[@Zimmermann310]

It is better than Attenborough's documentaries because Mark tell no rubbish like Attenborough do it.

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@@Zimmermann310 I am talking Photography and Videography;

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@@DA-yd2ny For his movies he have a lot of helpers. He is just in front of the cameras to tell rubbish.

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... videography and photography are* world class.

[@UNoBugMe1]

Absolutely, an amazing series of photos. This is next level stuff of National Geographic channel quality!! Great job of patience and perseverance with your camera.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@georgesalinas7206]

Absolutely mind bending photography and struggle for life. Thank you. You are a very talented photographer.

[@aquabreeze7612]

I've been following this ever since you posted this on Twitter. Glad to hear it ends well for the osprey. Absolutely incredible sight

[@jjaylad]

You deserve your own SMITHSONIAN to house your countless photographic treasures, Mark. And in that SMITHsonian ...a special gallery to display these images! I so appreciate that you share what you do.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@rvasquez8057]

Phenomenal story line and photographs showing the action. You Sir, are a Master Photographer. Great job.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@StephanBuchin]

I don't know how many shots it took but this series is just perfect. Great job 🙂

[@MarkSmithphotography]

A lot!!!

[@richardwood1212]

You always seem to be standing in the right place at the right time. Amazing sequences. All the best to you!

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What an INSANE experience. That's one of things that's so amazing about birds--no matter how many hours you've spent watching them there's always something new to be seen.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Agreed

[@terrykellyphotography6171]

Amazing! You're the best photographer and storyteller!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@danthemann6565]

John, love your videos. The best show on KZbin.

[@richardbedard1245]

You brought back some old memories of when I used a long lens to shoot Ospreys. Life has changed a lot since then. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad to take you down memory lane!

[@KevinTalbot2009]

Amazing stills and videos Mark! I really enjoyed the Osprey workshop I attended in October at Vero Beach. For those considering one of your workshops, they are really great. Having your son along as the "nature expert" was really great.

[@garyproffitt5941]

The Pelican and the Osprey fighting for survive for the baitfish and magnificent outcomes...Fantastic photography with Canon EOS R5 500f4 II and amazing Caribbean Sea's Mark Smith✔

[@kristamorgan9178]

I hope someone threw that Pelly a mullet! That video was scary, and scary good! Wonders never cease and you're there to document them. Gifted photographer, thanks for sharing!

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Never have I seen a Nature Show presented with the same feelings and vibe as a Good Drama and Action Movie.🤔 😅👍Good Work...Really!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Wow! What an incredible thing to witness much less to document so brilliantly! Great job 👏 👏 👏

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Unbelievable footage and shots.. Thanks so much for uploading. ❤

[@carolynhouston8845]

You had me on the edge of my seat with this one! 😅 Excellent story and beautiful images! Thank you!

[@lsdustyrhodes]

Unbelievable and stunning. Great storytelling.

[@nielsaerts9971]

Unbelievable footage! That photo that forms the thumbnail surely should win a wildlife picture award! Breathtaking!

[@janajamer734]

Pelicans, I am learning are a determined birdie, especially when hungry. I've seen that they'll try to eat anything whether or not it should. Doesn't matter if the prey is larger than their head. Just insane. Thanks Mark for sharing an awesome video and your narrative description was superb!

[@Madasin_Paine]

This bird and the Great Blue Heron are pretty much The Boss. As you say if they can, they will swallow it all up . In the evolution scale, is diving and scooping for fish more advanced then sneaking up and and skewering. These birds have a boldness and seemingly cold calculatedness in their own class. American Alligators are after those herons for their lost babies and now I wonder if Pelicans are on the alligator menu too, and, it's as personal as that brown pelican osprey rivalry. Extreme hunger Vs extreme protection of progeny. Our human biological imperatives is THE primary target of our global predator caste AK∆ Grave Global Pirateering Plantation "Ø W 'N, € ® $ "

[@simonknox5580]

Wow thanks for sharing these incredible pictures, brilliant work 👏👏👏

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks

[@billchilds8747]

Mr Smith, your photography skills and story telling are top notch! I literally had chills from the way you described what was happening - amazing! That was a great experience, I’ll be telling people about this for days and will be forwarding the video to my friends.

[@christophertung6571]

No body has done a better job than you. Stunning images with detailed descriptions. What an excellent job!

[@MarcusVorwaller]

Absolutely unbelievable. Kudos for capturing it so well, I'm glad it was you that saw it because your presentation style is bar none the best.

[@paulwagner5925]

Not only that the photos are breathtaking, but your narratives are most poetic. Thanks.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@harrysurtees8710]

Oh man, I have never been glued to my laptop like this before. All the time routing for the Osprey. A few friends of mine and I were flyfishing on the Missouri River in Montana for trout. This Osprey dove down and caught a trout. He then flew up and started circling overhead. He circled for what seemed like five minutes and chirping the whole time. Next, he flew downstream maybe a hundred yards and started circling another angler. I am 99% positive that Osprey was "SHOWING OFF". He was proud of his catch and was saying,(chirping) "look what I caught" as he flew in circles with that trout in his talons. I also thought, he is saying, I'm better at fishing than you guys. I am a new subscriber, thanks, I love Ospreys, they are awesome birds, and only eat fish.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks for sharing your story! That’s awesome.

[@offthehookproductions4481]

Truly stunning. Both the fish dragging the osprey under and the pelican attack! I love the way you built up the pelicans character leading up to the final battle. Awesome story telling and even more amazing photos!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@psoon04286]

Holy Molly! A truly edge of the seat epic drama narrated so eloquently by none other than the one and only Mark Smith👏👏👏👏👍👍😄

[@Samhain2323]

I honestly felt like I was experiencing this epic battle myself !!! Your video is amazing !!! Definitely subscribing !!!

[@ijustwannabeadrummer]

Glad Osprey had those talons to fight back. Didn't want to see the pelican win that one! Great photos!

[@BrendaBaBoom]

FABULOUS and exciting camera footage and narration. 🤩

[@mustafakasapoglu]

Mark this is the most incredible I have ever watched as a birtphotographer. I hope like in the last video, the video will not be used without your concent the respect can be shown to the work behind.

[@MrVara411]

That was INSANE!!! Incredible photos and story-telling. Thank you for sharing!

[@jphillips4509]

Fascinating Mark. Your videos are the best.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@Wildicon19]

This is a true inspiration, along with an incredible story of wit and survival! Thank you, Mark, for posting this amazing video!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

My pleasure!

[@karenmccants1439]

Wow that was intense!! First I felt sorry for the osprey, but then I started feeling sorry for the starving pelican--nature is brutal and LIT!! Incredible, Mark--thanks for this!!💖💖💖

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Guide504]

One for the grand kids, thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@johnkaper1129]

You are a master photographer and videographer, the shots are amazing and the sound effects keep you glued to your computer. Fantastic sharpness on the Ospreys, Pelican and overall insanely sharp. Thank you and happy New year

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

[@svaphrodite]

Truly incredible! What great fortune to witness and even record this 😮

[@thekatt...]

Great narration, amazing photography. 👍🇨🇦

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Not only fascinating, but such clear photography. Kudos to you.

[@arthenry498]

That was superb!! Excellent photography and VERY well put together. Unbelievable show. GREAT work. Thank you so much for that..

[@johncreen5957]

What an amazing story told by an even more amazing photographer and narrator, thank you for this amazing video Mark,

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you kindly!

[@jzwillows]

A lot of work went into this. But classics don't come easy. Congratulations for this outstanding accomplishment.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@griffenboy41]

Most amazing. You never cease to amaze me in how you capture the super rare shots. I know this comes from experience, skill, patience, being at the right spot and a little bit of luck. You are one of the best. Thanks, Mark. You inspire me.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesconner3437]

How you did this , handling such a huge lens is remarkable. As a photography hobbyist and an animal lover I salute you. Right place right time, and well prepared, with talent…. It’s that last part that usually gets me.😅😅😅

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Many thanks!

[@DanielZelener]

WOW Mark! It´as Absolutely stunning video. Every picture of the sequence is better than the other ones. Thanks for sharing it. I wish some day we share a photo trip. The stuff you show are amazing, specially the osprey world and behaviour. Thanks again!! from Argentina. Danny

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*"WOW!"* You, @MarkSmithPhotography are the Photographer and storyteller I aspire to be. Your images and storytelling is *aspiring, amazing and awesome!* Great captures and thanks for sharing!

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Excellent and amazing photos, and captivating story telling! Wow, just wow 🤯❤

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Unbelievable footage. What a moment I bet your adrenaline was pumping capturing these wonderful images. Well done on an amazing job

[@livetoday8542]

Absolutely amazing photography! Thank you, Mark for bringing this beautiful world up close to those fascinated by nature. Happy Holidays!

[@almadd7904]

Wow!!! This is an eye-popping video! Your narrative adds to the event in a wonderful way!

[@patrickorone1149]

I was in suspense. At the edge of the seat, Tension towards the end of this video. You literally have the best story telling skills. Keep up Mark

[@derrickrr5516]

Great storytelling as usual.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@derrickrr5516]

@@MarkSmithphotography You’re welcome and Happy New Year! P.S. You remind me of Marty Stouffer.

[@SolamenteVees]

Breathtaking footage, holy cow. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Mark.

[@KeithDadey]

Amazing photos of an amazing struggle, thank you so much for your incredible story and images. OUTSTANDING!!

[@dpjde]

Dramatic story, fantastic pictures - Thanks for showing

[@TamelaRich]

Mark, I have been waiting for days to see this. Well worth it! Love your narration as well as your photo skills!

[@narinthip3058]

Wow!!! This is just unmatched quality footage of wildlife photography and super glad you share it with us all, Happy holiday to you and yours as well. Cheers...

[@rupazaman9575]

What an amazing storyteller you are… enjoyed your pictures and story …. Out of this world ❤❤

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Your amazing photographic story telling combined with your narration of the video are impressive. Extremely enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.

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Truly amazing photography & story, Mark! To all: Season’s greetings! Mark’s book is some of the best bird action, coffee table, photos I’ve ever seen! Seriously! Wonderful! Best wishes!

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This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Beautiful photography and great work putting it all together! ❤

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

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Highly enjoyed thanks, best I have seen in ages.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thanks!

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WOW!! Thanks for sharing such incredible footage. You do a great job editing, presenting and narrating this!!. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@romanpul]

Wow, I think this is the most thrilling piece of wildlife photography I’ve seen in while. Some amazing shots and great story telling 👍

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This is one of the most incredible videos/image narratives I've ever seen. Wonderful work, Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

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O M G.Unbelivble.stunning,well I have runout of superlative adjectives. I envy you Sir for your Talent.May God give you a very long life so that you can produce many more such Wonderful pictures so that we can really enjoy your photography .The Suspense was Toomuch.Thanks a lot.

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Amazing. You are a great storyteller and consummate professional.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Wow, thank you!

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Love the story telling!! Incredible moment to witness and capture

[@golamashraf1464]

What an amazing story, coupled with other worldly images! In some of the shots, the maniacal pelican resembles a villain straight out of a Hollywood animation feature! Incredible compositions in this high octane series, where it could be so easy to miss focus or critical frames. Your skill + keen eye + advanced imaging technology = Creative Jazz! This episode should be given all the wildlife awards out there! Take a bow Mr. Smith!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@TonyStagge]

One of your best Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Glad you think so!

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Beautiful photography coupled with excellent story telling with a build and even suspense. Big fan. ❤

[@stuartwconwayphotographyan9745]

unreal images thank you for revealing these amazing dramas with your amazing photography 😀