Osprey with stick

[Alfred Forns]

From Flamingo at Everglades National Park, an Osprey bringing a branch to the nest. Trying the 7D for the first time and liking the results. Image basically out of camera, slight curves and sharpening.

Comments welcome and much appreciated

Canon 7D
500 f4.0 IS
f 7.1 1/2000 sec
ISO 500
Manual exp

[DustinFinn]

I really like that pose, so that made it killer for me but the branch throws it above and beyond.

Really nice behavior here.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Alfred, Beautiful wing position,sharp and even lighting.The branch adding to the overall. Very well handled!!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Look at those wings! Lovely image Al, I am glad to see the bill not touching any body part. The stare is mesmerizing. Exposure looks great.

[Steve Maxson]

A great, sharp pose and the stick is a big plus, Alfred. Love the soft light and the pastel background.

[Joe Senzatimore]

cool. No PP. Looks Great. Love the detail and light under the wings. the stick is a big plus.

[Nancy A Elwood]

Al this is really, really nice!! Great wing position and that stick. Also I love the fanned tail!

[Fabs Forns]

Great pose and eye contact and the stick is a big plus, congrats!

[Michael Zajac]

Alfred, This looks great. The beautiful BG adds to the image. The pose with fanned tail and raised wings is terrific.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Alfred, The pose is real nice. Good details throughout with just enough wing blur to provide a sense of movement. The nesting material is a big plus. Good job of composing in the camera. Thanks for sharing.

[Todd Frost]

Outstanding image. Exposure, color and detail all top notch. Pose with branch is great. Well done. TFS
Todd

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Good job Al. Love the pose and the stick surely makes a grand addition to the scene. TFS. :)

[arash_hazeghi]

This is one fine image Al, wing position is perfect so is eye contact and sharp! nesting material is a big plus. Congrats.

[Morkel Erasmus]

all been said Al...lovely pose, exposure, clarity and sharpness.

[Callie de Wet]

Can only ditto, and add a big green heart - these guys supposedly visit SA, but I have been looking in vain for 20 years so far. This is just a stunning image, Al . . .

[Matt Vosniak]

This is just a huge WOW for me Alfred. From the pose, to the lighting, the detail, and that amazing stick this is one image that rocks.

Matt

[Daniele Morasca]

From a neofite ... great shot.

Seems that the 7D in your hands do a great job.