Osprey in Flight & Brown Pelican on Pilling

Couple of shots from today at the dock. First time I've been able to photograph an Osprey. One of my best BIF shots so far (still learning & practicing).

Torn between the original vs crop on the pelican, but I'm pretty settled on the crop version of the Osprey. What do you think?

C&C always welcomed! Thanks for looking


1. Brown Pelican - Original

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Loxley wrote in post #17332531
Couple of shots from today at the dock. First time I've been able to photograph an Osprey. One of my best BIF shots so far (still learning & practicing).

Torn between the original vs crop on the pelican, but I'm pretty settled on the crop version of the Osprey. What do you think?

I agree with you on the Osprey, crop is more pleasing. I think crop on the Pelican also, it give much better separation & makes the bird stand out. The post, with that bolt in it, has some character of its own & distracts from the bird. But, only my opinion.

Very nice shots and I like the crop on the pelican.

Gbgb wrote in post #17332547
I agree with you on the Osprey, crop is more pleasing. I think crop on the Pelican also, it give much better separation & makes the bird stand out. The post, with that bolt in it, has some character of its own & distracts from the bird. But, only my opinion.

Thanks for the feedback. After looking at it again I agree with you on the bolt!

2n10 wrote in post #17332653
Very nice shots and I like the crop on the pelican.

Thank you John.

Well captured Patrick.