Bald Eagle with Osprey

[Bob Pelkey]

This image is dedicated to Park Services Specialist, Brie Ochoa, at Lovers Key State Park whom
has announced her resignation from Florida's State Parks to accept a position with the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission as Assistant Regional Biologist. I consider this my favorite
wildlife image I've taken. My experience with the birds may be read here . . .
http://swfloridabirder.blogspot.com/...doves-cry.html

It's of course unfortunate to have clipped the Osprey's wing tips and not have the eagle's head
turned for a better view of it.

Shot in JPEG, hand held, cropped from upper left corner (not sure how to advise how much),
auto sharpened, Bicubic sharper, branch in lower 3/4 from left and right 3/5 from bottom removed,
eagle's head and tail darkened the same amount slightly.

Bald Eagle with Osprey at Lovers Key State Park at Big Carlos Pass
Fort Myers Beach, Florida USA

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM
1/5000s f/4.0 at 600.0mm iso640

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	24-Jan-2011 08:47:45
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	600 mm
Exposure Time	1/5000 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	640
Exposure Bias	+1 1/3
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance	56.7 m

[Jeff Sorbie]

WOW! Fantastic action shot. The birds are both nice and sharp. Who won the battle?

[DanWalters]

Amazing image! Really like the action and the eye contact from the osprey

[Steve Uffman]

Wonderful shot. sometimes take a lot of skill and couple it with being in the right place at the right time and you have a real winner

[Terry Olmsted]

Wonderful action image, Bob. The clipped osprey wing doesn't bother me a bit. The action is still all there. The eagle's wings are so spectacular, I wouldn't worry about the head angle either :)
Terry

[Bryan Hix]

Obviously not friendly neighbors. I love the beak open and talons out pose of the Osprey. I saw two Ospreys last summer attack an Eagle as well. They must be territorial. Although the clipped wing is unfortunate, it's a really easy fix if you wanted to repair and add canvass to the top. But, that's your call if you are comfortable with that kind of editing. I might tone down the Osprey's legs a bit.