Osprey on Lake Toho

[Sachin Saraf]

This was taken from Air Boat on Lake Toho. I wish the perch was natural and Ha was little better but since I liked it overall I decided to keep this one.

Exif data

Camera - Canon EOS 7D
Exposure - 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture - f/7.1
Focal Length - 500 mm
ISO Speed - 200
Exposure Bias - 0 EV

C & C welcome

[Vikram Agrawal]

exquisite! u have captured so much detail in all areas. well done!

[gail bisson]

I really like the vibrant colors in the BG and the layers it has. I like the IQ but feel you can pull out a bit more from the blacks. I understand why you kept it despite the perch,
Gail

[Jonathan Ashton]

I think this image is absolutely superb, you have a wonderful range of tones there.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice close up view, some of the blacks look a bit blocked, I wish for a better perch. nice portrait

[Sachin Saraf]

Thanks All...

I wish for a better perch

Yes Arash you are right...Even I went back and forth before I decided to keep this one until I get one with natural perch.

[dankearl]

That is one well done Osprey!
It does look like a bit harsh light, but the detail (especially the head) is excellent.

[Rhys Marsh]

For some reason I love the whites in this photo... absolutely beautiful, I also like the striations in the background bokeh and the high IQ overall

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sachin, one of your best. Good sharp detail, DOF spot on, and I like the two tone BG. As mentioned, perch not ideal, but it certainly shows off those talons.

[Robert Holguin]

Real nice shot!! Whites look spot on, I really like the background, excellent detail, and great comp.
Well done.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Sachin, your photography/processing is improving in leaps and bounds. great IQ in this one. loved the BG and the bird angle. might be in minority, but I dont mind the perch. If mine, I'd reduce the contrast a bit.