Osprey in nest

[Peter Farrell]

Kind of like cheating; this osprey nest is on a piling at the Jamestow (VA) ferry dock. When your on the boat you are right on top of the nest. Sony A700, 70-400G @400mm, f5.6, 1/250, iso400, slight crop & sharpening.

[Harold Davis]

that's not cheating!! that's knowing where the good stuff is!! as is, i think i might add a little canvas to the bottom.....for the virtual feet. whites look good. i might lighten the eye and give the image a contrast boost?

this is a nice find, pete!! i really like the dual tone bg. kinda different than what we have been seeing lately!!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Peter Harold nailed the suggestions !!! Contrast is the main thing and if you wan to get fancy select the whites make a new layer and multiply !! Works well when there is detail like in your image !!

[Ann Fiske]

Hi Peter,
Like the close-up shot, Osp on nest, ruffled feathers and background. Very nice.

Ann

[Lance Peters]

Hi Peter - Harold nailed it. Nothing much else to add really - Nice find.
:)

[Dave Mills]

Hi Peter. Agree that Harold touched the main points. I would add some room to the rear also...good one..

[Bill Dix]

Hi Peter. Nice capture of my friend the Jamestown osprey -- I was so surprised back in April when the boat pulled into the slip and he and his mate were right there next to me. You've caught him well, with a nice pose and good bg, and good advice given from Harold.