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Osprey on Nest
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Osprey on Nest

by Roger Leekam

Gallery: AvianPosted November 19, 200993 views8 comments
Shot at noon. Canon 40D, 400mm lens, 1/2000 sec,f8.0, ISO400.
Is the wing sharp enough? Does the vertical stick detract too much? Any other comment most welcome. Thanks.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Nice pose, Roger. I like the sense of energy. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Sharpness is good, The vertical stick doesn't bother me. You were lucky to get this close, and get such a decent photo in harsh light. I especially like the eye!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 19, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Sharpness of the wing looks fine Roger, since the head is sharp. The stick is a non-issue for me. Personally, I find it a bit tight on both the left and esp on the right side.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on November 19, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Roger, this works well for me! I'm a fan of tight crops, and this one is very nicely done. The eye sharpness is suberb. I love it! Great work! :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Marella on November 19, 2009 at 9:03 PM
The stick doesn't bother me although I'd like to see more separation between the bird and the nest. I like the open beak and the wing detail, but it does seem crowded into the frame. I like it; I just wish there was more room in front.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 142 Posts, 862 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on November 19, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Good exposure and sharpness. In MHO it is a little too tight left and right. The stick does not bother me. For a noon shot this is exceptional.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 21, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Roger,

I don't mind the vertical stick at all, but the tightness of the image does,

Nice work on the exposure in the middle of the day.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Sharpness look great & you managed the mid-day light well Roger.
The stick's not a problem..Just needs more space as the others have said.
Still a cool shot, love that eye :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments