Osprey

[Mark Schmitt]

Can't do much with the BG; hard bright sky ( I hate that) even though it was getting towards late after-noon.
Wish the head were in a better position.

Location: Bolsa Chica State Estuary Reserve
11/15/2007

EXIF: Canom 20D: Metering; partial: exp. comp -.33: Apeture priority mode: 1/400 @ f 9.0: ISO 200: white balance custom; 5400 K.
Lense: Canon EF 500 IS L @ 4.0 + Canon 1.4 T/C; effective focal length 700mm
No flash
Monopod

Workflow: RAW, Lightroom 1.4, CS2.

[James Salywoda]

Very nice Mark I love the open wing pose as this Osprey does a balancing act with its fish you have pretty strong hot spot on the near wing did you try toning it down? Well done thanks for sharing.....

[carole wiley]

I love the wing position. There seems to be an over all darkness to it, maybe some s/h? I am at work so it may look fine at home.

[Linda Robbins]

I like the open wing, balancing position, but I agree with you that the head position could be better, The sky looks fine to me. Your crop is a little tight for my taste - I would like a little more room top and right. Nice action capture.