Osprey - I love watching these birds. This is the female from a couple of weeks ago when she was still hungry. They are fat and happy with few worries now. He can catch a fish within a few minutes at will and she is so full that sometimes she does not even stand up when he delivers one to the nest. Last year they were being harassed at every fish exchange by the Bald Eagles that nest about 1 mile away. This year the Eagles must be focused on stealing from someone else because so far they are leaving this Osprey pair alone. Their eggs hatched about 3 days ago but to date I have only seen one chick. 1/3200, f6.3, auto ISO 900, 500 f4 E + 1.4III, D850.
Last edited by John Whaley; 06-05-2018 at 06:09 PM.
Hi John, haha, made me laugh, what a cool image, love the claws letting the beak do all the work! Very nice detail. I would suggest toning down the highlights on the half fish and top of leg and top left of leg. Well done!
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