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[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 300 iso 400
m /1600 @ 4.5
hh 200- 400 mm lens
concern about background

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Stuart Could soften the bg a bit more but I don't have a problem with it !! Bird pose and detail is strong enough to hold my attention firmly !!

Could tweak the under wings a bit in PS but one strong image just as presented !! Excellent markings on the female osprey !!

[Troy Lim]

Love the wings opened up this way. A bit of brightness under the wings as mentioned, other than that, I like it as is.

[VinceRossi]

WOW! Great shot. I don't see the need to change anything. The way you have it is fine.

[Peter Farrell]

Excellent, Stuart. I really like the wing spread, head position and dangling legs.
I would try to darken the BG some.
Peter

[Harold Davis]

nice job with the xposure, stuart! love the pose and the natural environment. some tweeking under the wings as suggested would furthur strengthen it.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

BG is good IMO. Lots of details and great flight capture.

[Lance Peters]

Nailed this one stuart - With all these guys around going to make this a tough week for IOTW :)
Nothing I would change here.
Big Congrats :)

[Kerry Perkins]

Very nice work Stuart for all the reasons mentioned above. Since the bird is flying to the right, just a tad more room on the right would be nice if you have it. Well done! Love the colors and exposure.