Just had to return last week one more time (5th) to visit the remaining few Ospreys whose chicks hatched later on. The place is just amazing as those of you who have been there know. Most of the Ospreys are gone. Where have they gone? They migrate to South America (mostly Colombia and Venezuela) via the same route each year...the Floridia Keys to Cuba, on to Hispaniola and then to South America. The adults will follow these land routes but some of the inexperienced juveniles will actually fly over water, non-stop, the entire 1300 plus miles (with age comes wisdom) So until next year when they return......
Nikon D300
Nikon 75-300 @ 200mm
ISO 400
f/5.6 @ 1/1600
Manual, Hand held
" In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir
do love the image a great capture imo would use shadow and highlights and tone down the whites a little or you can go back to raw and use the recovery slider congrats!
Image looks great and not much more you could do !! Like the pose, sharpness, exposure and space given in frame. Processing wise would increase contrast a bit just on the bird, could also use the dodge/burn tool at 12% in shadows .. burn some of the dark areas for increasing contrast, a great tool to use for selective areas. Excellent image !!
The Last Osprey
" In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir
