This fledgling Osprey appears alarmed as a parent flies above nest with talons full of sawdust. I had been watching parent grabbing sawdust from nearby barge, perhaps to demonstrate to newly fledged bird how to fly feet first to grab something.
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I love the behaviour caught but not pleased with over all look…seems flat some how.
Any thoughts? Grateful for all critiques.
Technical Details
Canon R5 and RF 100-500 zoom at 500 mm.
1/2000 f7.1 ISO 400
Crop is about 75%
I have raised exposure, contrast, shadows and whites
Excellent action. I think you could probably drop the highlights a bit on the whole image and that would improve the contrast. But be careful to maintain appropriate shadowed detail on the flying Osprey.
Thank you David. I am new here and so appreciate getting some constructive input. I can sometimes tell that something is not working in a photo but still learning how to adjust.
Thanks again for taking the time to help me out! (And I can see the difference your suggestions have made immediately!)
Really nice behavioral capture with a great look from the youngster. I like the clouds in the background also. I think the large crop is hurting details in the birds but the overall action makes this a keeper.
