For this image I was in a hide which was sunk into the ground to get a better POV....The Ospreys were enticed by trout in a lochan(small loch).....It wasn't 'busy' with dives, but well worth the wait when a bird did dive....The splash in front of the bird was caused by the wing striking the water as he/she was attempting to lift the fish after a struggle....Those sharp talons sure got a grip this time.....HH.....ACR and PS.
Hi Will ... striking image , very well done .
Image does look balanced in terms of comp and tones .
Great to see the talons sticking into the fish .... superbly captured .
Personally I would go for a different color grading , matter of taste .
The BG is too flat in terms of color for a sunny day .... IMHO and the image has a overall yellow tone .
Wow! The low angle is amazing. The look at the two faces in incredible. Love everything about this. Sure the near wing would be thrown back a bit more, but that's pretty minor.
As to Andreas's comment about the background, I tend to agree. It seems like it should be both warmer and punchier. But those are easy fixes and would strengthen an already
show-stopping shot. Bravo.
Oh boy, so cool! Yes, a bit more saturation - or sponge tool work on the reeds - would really make a difference but you have such a memorable image here. Thanks for explaining the front splash too. Very good!
Really nice catch for both you and the Osprey! Love the low angle and the open mouth on the trout. I agree about the comments on the BG looking a bit flat. Should be an easy fix though. Great job!!!
Osprey
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