Eye contact

[Randy Rimland]

Shot from a boat on Lake Norman NC

We have hundreds of Ospreys and GBH on Lake Norman, a lake with a 500mile shore line



Nests are all over the lake, some on shoal markers and some on man made platforms


D800 + 300 2.8 + 1.7tc

[Joe Senzatimore]

This is like the last thing a fish sees. OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Just wish the eyes were a bit brighter. An easy fix. Some might find it a bit tight , but more room would ruin the "in your face" impact.

[Randy Stout]

Randy:

Def. in your face. I would probably crop it a smidge looser, but it does make an impact.

I do think the image could go 1/4 to 1/3 brighter to give it a bit more oomph without blowing the whites.

Great wing and tail position.

Cheers

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

Lots of impact here, good job getting this image so sharp. Agree on lightening the face a bit.

[Carmelo Cannova]

Outstanding coming at you capture. Very impressive talons.

Carmelo

[Tony Whitehead]

Impressive pose and eye contact, Randy. I love the feather detail of the wings. Eyes and bill seem a little soft compared to wings - maybe a little more selective sharpening is worth trying. What aperture, ISO , SS did you have?

[laurie golden]

Great detail and that stare is outstanding. I would brighten up those eyes, otherwise no changes.

[Randy Rimland]

thx for looking and for the feedback

[Miguel Palaviccini]

a little brighter in the face/eyes would help. I would try a slightly larger crop and compare. Maybe one with a larger aspect ratio (so maybe just add a bit of room to the left?).

[Karl Egressy]

I'm smiling as I have a similar shot to yours and I subtitled it; "I have a srange feeling that he/she want me to leave."
Love the eye contact intens look open beak, IQ and great details, Randy.

[Randy Rimland]

Thx Karl and miguel, I appreciated the feedback