Canon 7D2, 100-400 II at 312mm, ISO 800, 1/2500 at f/5.6. Cropped to 28% of full frame. Should have been at 400 -- I was caught by surprise by his sudden appearance. Basic tonal adjustments in LR and into PS for a little NR. Lightened the fish and face slightly. Late afternoon light.
This is only the second or third time I can remember seeing one with a whole fish. Do they eat the front half, or just clean it to bring to the nest? (Saw one yesterday removing a leftover carcass from the nest -- picked it up with his beak then transferred it to his claws in flight.)
Good exposure and fine focus, I think I would have gone for a slightly smaller crop, good image but I think a little more detail would be apparent if cropped less.
The capture is excellent and it is a pity that you did not get the opportunity to apply more focal length but the detail has held up to a satisfactory level when considering the crop. The flight/wing positions make it difficult for me to work out the best aspect ratio. The fish/prey item is clear and clean. I hope I can manage a decent shot when I photograph these toward the end of June:) I expect I will have high wind, dull skies and rain:(
A really good look at the intact fish as this Osprey flies by. A bit heavy on the shadows as you know but a cool frame none the less. Now all you need is the HA of the one you posted a few posts back with the same fish position and you got it!!
I'm not an Osprey Pro but the ones I see seem to be like most raptors and eat the head first. This is why you see so many Osprey and Eagle flight shots with headless fish. They feed for a while on the head and the top half of the fish and then fly back to the nest or back to their mate for a food transfer.
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Hi Diane, great exposure on the belly and far underwing looking up to the sky. I do like the feather detail, sharp, and a great view of the 'whole' catch.
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