Neighborhood Watch

Gallery: AvianPosted February 24, 2016217 views9 comments

This mating Osprey pair are perched in the top of a large pine tree at the edge of the river watching over their territory. Hand held from boat, 85% of full frame.

Please see Large Version - - Largest Version - HERE

File name   RAMY_3001_CF56
Camera Model   Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time   3/21/2015 3:20:02 PM
Author   Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice   CopyRight Rock Art, Ltd All Rights Reserved
Shooting Mode   Shutter-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed)   1/1600
Av(Aperture Value)   5.6
Metering Mode   Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation   +2/3
ISO Speed   400
Lens   EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length   400.0mm

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 25, 2016 at 8:31 AM

Just a really nice capture. Both are in focus and the colors are great. Well done.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 25, 2016 at 1:15 PM

Very nice detailed image with great feather sharpness. I would love to be able to get this close to an Osprey.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 25, 2016 at 1:31 PM

Excellent detail of both and their perch. I don't believe that's a pine, though. I don't know what the long dangling brown things are, but other than that my money's on Bald Cypress.

Later. Those are the male catkins. I've never seen them along with green foliage.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 25, 2016 at 7:15 PM

The large version is a must see. Their pristine beauty and stature are captured nicely.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 25, 2016 at 10:23 PM

Nice crisp image with perfect dof, Mike. I like the poses that are obviously focused on something besides the photographer. Nice work.

devil

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on February 25, 2016 at 11:51 PM

I particularly like the colors and light in this image, Mike. The contrasting angles of the two ospreys is also captivating. There seem to be a couple of hot spots on the head and neck of both. Should be able to fix that in post-processing.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 26, 2016 at 5:17 PM

They sure look like their on guard duty. Real nice colors and sharp birds. I like this a lot Mike! devil

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 26, 2016 at 7:44 PM

Very nice composition, colors and sharpness on both birds here Mike devil

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 27, 2016 at 3:04 PM

Hello Mike, .. Nice to get a cooperative pair!

Bill

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