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[@plantherain]

Mark 10.10 wowee so many awesomes mmm yet really swooned by that wrangled core primal moment, the gestalt of evolutionary arms race, touching and feeling instinct, pure beauty in survival something human beings have lost in greed... yes love a print of that

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Best comment ever. Nailed it ;)

[@kellenantonio6134]

I guess Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@spencerwinston43]

@Kellen Antonio instablaster =)

[@a1m153]

I love all of your wildlife photos and your exciting story telling. So many perfect shots! Chapeau!

[@jimmypics1570]

I don't know which is better. Your Photography or your narration of the videos. You must have watched a lot of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom as a kid, like I did. Either way, it's fantastic. Keep up the Great Content.

[@gewglesux]

Marlin Perkins right? on Sunday evenings either before or after Disney.

[@daviddowling9830]

What a way to spend the day,loving the closeup,magic.

[@joshuahorner2639]

Another incredible video. I never grow tired of your Osprey videos. I really like the repeated theme of the yellow iris of the birds and yellow tail fins of the fish!

[@dirkbugener8057]

Incredible footage of Osprey. You have outdone yourself again. Can hardly wait for the next video.

[@keithmacdonald4805]

All I can say is Wow!! Some of the most incredible shots I have ever seen of Ospreys. Definitely some award winners. Thanks for another great video Mark.

[@patriciadowney7884]

Pure poetry in motion!!!

[@Chris-13]

I am lost for words how incredible your pictures are! Just the best imaginable! Incredible Mark

[@Oceangirl15]

Awesome shots. Love Ospreys

[@PhilT993]

Amazing shots and beautifully described!

[@fritzslabach1543]

What great shots so cool you got the shots you were looking for.

[@RussellMcCollom]

Wow those were some incredible close shots. Excellent as always Mark.

[@paulvalerio3887]

Enjoyable Video!! Those shots of the Osprey just before crashing into the water are the best I’ve ever seen!

[@yinfung]

Incredible work. Love your narration as well. Thank you Mark.

[@fabriceleroux4187]

On your favorite shot you can also see the fish! Wow!

[@longislandhillbilly4780]

WOW !!! Astounding , nothing short of magnificent !!! Too many favorites to pick only one ! Great images , great video !

[@jonnyfez]

Great storytelling and photography as usual. Captivating.

[@ibas2os]

Mate, you 're a fantastic story teller and an awesome photographer!!!

[@stanw4317]

An awesome series of exciting images! So well done!! Excellent narration as well!

[@nitinanjaria4828]

Some of the best close-up shots that we have seen from you in a long time , Pictures were crisp and sharp , looks like the Sony is growing on you . Wonderful pics , Don.t keep us hanging for so long between the vids

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Lol thanks.

[@raymondeichelberger7134]

Awesome as usual Mark. The whole video was a favorite!

[@4bitmultiplexer]

Simply Amazing...

[@mikebel74]

Wow. You just keep raising the bar. All your photos were terrific, but those were the best osprey images I’ve ever seen. You captured something rarely seen in photos. You might call it the spirit or the essence of the bird. What a magnificent raptor, the osprey. Please keep up the wonderful posts. What a treat for us who have discovered your work.

[@IAnneee26]

Simply Amazing Shots!

[@robertbohnaker9898]

Wow. There you go again... raising the bar. These osprey photos are the best ever.! Tip my hat to you..👏🏻😁✌️

[@maxheadroom7687]

Amazing shots Mark.....what an experience!

[@kenneil4735]

Your exciting 'story telling' style adds a lot to your amazing pix in all your videos! ;-) Thanks

[@karn3094]

I think my favorite is at about 8:07, with the osprey reaching for the fish that can be seen just below the surface. Beautiful work, Mark!

[@Nurturing.Nabyendu]

getting to watch your osprey videos countless time : heaven ❤️ Thank Youu so much Mark 💚

[@photofill44]

Amazing captures! Well done Mark!

[@karl-johanbratt9949]

I loved the shot where it locked eyes with you and showed its impressive wingspan, looked really majestic. Great video as always Mark!

[@terrym45]

WOW AGAIN! Amazing work. Crossing my fingers for Monday.

[@paulhills1967]

Wow! What an amazing day you had. Well done for creating such fine photography.

[@ourfamily1115]

All of your videos are good and informative. I have been looking at the setting you use in bird photography and applied them myself and they work. Thankyou from afar in circumstance you may never know.

[@KLolleySmith]

You really love your work and it shows. I can’t choose a favorite. They’re all awesome 😎

[@barryscully1820]

Time out taking shots is almost always worth it, I would take the sun over 7 hours at -30 degrees or hiding in a swamp but I still enjoy that time as well. Great to see you got some fantastic shots.

[@williamfriggle]

Amazing captures. Your talent gets the most out of your gear. Great job. You have amazing talent. And you seem to get better and better. Keep up the great videos coming. I love them all.

[@malfinocroce2137]

You fully deserve the praise. I admire how you share your joy of a successful shooting within your community. With your pictures you show the beauty and the peculiarities of nature and birdlife. Breathtaking moments, that we would never see with our naked eyes. kind greetings

[@airsoft69]

Hi mark fantastic vlog I always look forward to Friday evening's to catch up and relax watching your weekly vlog .great videos and photography .when I was over in Florida last year I was surprised how many osprey's were about compared to the UK

[@karynhonor6639]

I love watching your videos.. this is the 2nd time I have watched this just because I love the story telling along with the learning and stunning photos. Thanks for making these Mark!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@ahyungrocks5509]

What differentiate Mark from other pros is his ability to communicate. His story telling is amazing, vibrant, and unreal.

[@philipcunio4089]

Great job ! Love it all!

[@edwinmaldonado8761]

Another amazing adventure love them Pelican photos but I do love more all those Ospreys coming into the water and grabbing a fish. Last Osprey show us that in life we should never give up while we have a little bit of energy left and show us that he needed to get his food for the day. Mark thanks for all your videos and your amazing adventures.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Great point Edwin and I agree! Every moment is worth fighting for!

[@PitouKhmer]

Amazing story telling and capture moment

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@strongandco]

Spectacular Mark!

[@touchedbynature5445]

Amazing and fantastic video, great photos. Many Thanks Mark.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@bodgertime]

outstanding work !

[@debbieb9815]

You are such a great story teller in addition to a great wildlife photographer! Your videos are a real pleasure to watch! Thank you so much!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@juliusturner9073]

You are one of the most interesting wildlifephotographer on youtube! Such great photos and great story telling 😁

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@deannation4424]

Love your Osprey videos

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@mac7406]

Beautiful shots Mark! I'm glad to see Florida weather cooperating with your shooting, what a gorgeous day.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much!

[@MegaMatojo]

Good job Mark really like all the images.

[@Slewis71119]

Thats incredible, so happy for you.

[@Ameliatherobloxfairy]

These r all breathtakingly shots coming from Mark Smith’s magical skills. U R the real talent Mark. God bless u

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@saschafuchs185]

Another cool video. Thanks Mark

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@Hightimbers41]

Fantastic shots. The culmination of lots of hunting and waiting. The tell tale sunburn is proof positive that it takes time and patience and certainly great skill. Ospreys are such exciting birds to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks Ralph! I appreciate it.

[@HISHASHIS]

Me parece extraordinario lo que acabo de ver. De lo mejor que he visto. Muchas gracias y muchos saludos desde Madrid.

[@Nicholasishappy]

incredible photos! but what’s more incredible is your narrative skills! appreciate how you describe and brings us to the mood of the shot :)

[@findus605]

Utterly fantastic images Mark, baffled by how you seem to be able to capture such impressive images. Best image is the close up shot with talons extended and the perceived look of total concentration in the birds eye. Thanks for sharing and i cannot wait for the next one 👍

[@donaldkelley5785]

Got me excited, Mark... Great Video !!!

[@richardgrudzien2798]

Superb images, Mark. love your videos. Every shot in this video was a winner!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@smkunder1]

Another fantastic video!

[@uli3103]

Hi Mark; Really cool pictures and excellent shots. Congratulations. Very impressive. For sure not easy to do

[@grhmbl]

wow, awesome, Mark! Many thanks

[@ati6744]

Only one word FANTASTİC. One bravo to you

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@andrewbradley1044]

Absolutely top drawer shots of a top, top bird. Your videos are very good. You are a natural story teller. Well done, sir👏👏

[@denault3985]

The last story/feature was great...well done! Btw, I like the mechanical Osprey too, photographs well!

[@jimcole1780]

I do enjoy your work! You are Super!

[@koolkutz7]

Awesome birds Mark, great work.

[@jeffkatzer]

Beautiful work and great story telling.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@MrMarkx7]

I did not know about the eye membrane, I loved all the close-ups! Thanks Mark

[@TheGoldenDragon_]

Damn, that was kinda exciting. Great shots. Thank you.

[@danielcross1043]

Wonderful footage...amazing!

[@photoman5943]

Mark, you are a very good story teller. Your images are awesome.

[@edgaralonso232]

Bravo 👏 my friend BRAVO!!!!!! Nice pictures, I like your channel. Please keep shooting and share more videos. You are a great 👍 photographer!

[@ubarhd1]

Epic photographer …amazing story telling..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wolf_pup5620]

Love your video and your addition camera Sony A9. Love the duo D850 and A9

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks. The A9 and the D850 is the perfect combo for me!

[@idiotuk1706]

Fantastic photos, keep them coming great to see.

[@kenpeterson3414]

Mark your Osprey shots are totally awesome..Thank you for sharing..Keep up the good work. Ken

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks 😊

[@madtical777]

fantastic shots! and your working the A9 like a charm! amazing images!!!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@Plantsandflowers283]

Awesome! your always have amazing shots it is so inspiring for people like us who does photography...and you are great in narration too!

[@meowmeowmickey]

As always. Awesome video and narration

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks 😊

[@StefanoIaniro]

Wow those were incredibly sharp shots! Loved the framing of the catfish capture.

[@pamelaproffitt8484]

OMG!!!! Lovin your work. I love these water birds

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@82300sd]

Epic! All those amazing pics, thaanks for the commentary and for sharing those pics

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks

[@whiplash1938]

Thanks Mark! Another great job. You are awesome and every post just gets better.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@marthasmildsin5833]

I agree and can 't wait to see what is next

[@DanielZelener]

Incredible captures Mark! I am really stunned with the (09:53) image. It´s an award winnig image. Bravo!!

[@kentuckybourbonfade4264]

stunning images Mark!

[@GeertSaenen]

great photos

[@jamesollick4413]

Awesome!

[@gordroberts53]

Hi Mark! I think perhaps this is your best video yet. Mesmerizing video and stills and your trademark narrative style always improve the mood of any day. That being said, I can't thank you for the task of choosing a favourite image or sequence but I have to say the shot of the Osprey's approach with third lid engaged is a show stopper, although on second or third viewing I may have changed my mind (several times). Thanks so much for sharing the rewards of 7 hours in the Florida sun. Love what you do and all I learn watching how it is accomplished. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words.

[@benbolton625]

Fantastic shots Mark; the shot flying away with the catfish is great, also the moment before the strike. Love to see those in real life as big prints.

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. Now I have to figure out which ones to have printed!

[@dapastra]

wow, what pictures you had done! you ask wich is our preference, mine is the image of the last ofspray just before it no cach hit, you did a photo where we can see the fish into the wather and the ofspray with is talons ready to grab the fish. For me this is one of the best image, because is sharp, but more intense moment.

[@badboyvr4]

Mark, love your videos, wish I could find ospreys out here in Northern California.

[@TechVidGuy]

Mark, gotta say, you just seem like such a cool guy. I love how that really comes across in your videos. It’s nice to see someone genuinely passionate about wildlife. Definitely a bright spot in my day whenever I tune in. Great video as always. Keep it up!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks so much. That is very nice of you to say.

[@fotoreke3282]

i like more D850 photos,in my eye those colours looks more bright and real,thanks of great video again,mazing photos

[@stevehamilton6543]

Great Shots! Great Narration! Love it!

[@MarkSmithphotography]

Thanks!

[@echotube2000]

Great shots Mark, and great video. One day I think I have to fly over to Florida 😀

[@randymyers8600]

No favorite part. I enjoyed the whole video. Good job, Mark!