Osprey in flight

[Paul Burdett]

Hi all. I spent a few hours at another locale where I knew there were Ospreys high up on a nest. I managed to get quite a few in flight shots. Here's one that I like. Feedback appreciated as always...especially in regards to wing position. Cheers.
7Dii, 100-400@400mm, 1/3200th sec, f5.6, iso1000, manual mode HH.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice catch, I do like the open beak. the shooting angle was a bit steep and the near wing position didn't help. the whites of the osprey show an orange cast typical of harsh overhead light. good under-wing details. the key to osprey images is to get them when landing or taking off so that they are more eye level with the viewer where possible

TFS

[Paul Burdett]

Thanks Arash...good points noted for next time.

[Paul Burdett]

I hope it's ok to post another osprey taken at the same location...hopefully the wing positions are better? Cheers.

[gail bisson]

This is so much better than the OP! Wing position much better and it feels less steep.

[Paul Burdett]

Thanks Gail...I appreciate the feedback. Cheers.