Motif, Osprey with dinner

[Stephen Cunliffe]

Taken at a log distance, so considerable cropping required and less than desirable sharpness. But I love the way Ospreys carry their prey to be aerodynamically efficient.
Canon 30D
400 IS DO
f/8 at 1/640
IS0 200
handheld

[Alfred Forns]

Also love the look on that bird ..... and the fish in full panic !!!

I like the wing position and exposure Lots of detail and handled the light well !! Also like the position of the bird in frame with lost of room to fly into !!! Would suggest bumping up the ISO for a faster shutter speed, the far wing needs it. You are also hand holding the lens so more speed can't hurt !!! Might want to check the sensor, big dust bunny !!!

[Lance Peters]

Love the action - well done. Agree with your self assesment on the sharpness - sometme you just have to take what you can get :)

[Katie Rupp]

What a neat catch! Thanks for sharing and it looks like it held up really well for a big crop.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Awesome capture. For something like this you've got to give up something, so it's not as sharp as you wanted it to be, but for this shot is worth itCongrats,