Ospreys

Bringing in breakfast at Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee.

Canon 1D4, 400mm f4 DO, 1.4x TC
ISO 400, f8, 1/2500s hand held

All comments appreciated

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Excellent detail throughout, Allen, and great action. I like the relative positions of the two Ospreys. It was really nice of the left bird to perch up above the nest like that.

Great shot. Is there a young one? Not sure what is directly below left osprey in nest. Looks a bit like feathers. Speaking of the left osprey , I really like the direct on look and the eyes.

Thank you for the comments Dennis and Jim.

Jim, yes there is a nestling directly below the adult on the left.

IQ is excellent, and you got the perfect wing position. The prey is a big bonus. Light is also nice. If mine, I’d prune some of of the sticks near the fish and see if I could lighten the perched bird’s right eye. Hopefully, I will be able to go with y’all this summer!

Excellent action, exposure, and detail. And of course good timing!