Observation

© Mitch Spence

Observation

Uploaded: March 20, 2015 | Entered: October 04, 2016 09:26:59

Description

On a lovely morning at Bunche Beach, it amused me that I was of such intense interest to this bird while I was so intensely interested in him. It might well amuse you that I was in a rather dangerous position directly beneath such a large bird as this osprey.

Category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 170.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 20, 2015

What a hoot! Hope you were wearing a hat. Great comp/light/clarity... :-)
Happy Theme Day #1611520

Sylvia Rourke level-classic March 20, 2015

Mitch, what a great perspective, looks like you've caught him/her off guard!. HTD #11268415

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 20, 2015

Crisp clear capture Mitch! #11268416

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 20, 2015

Crisp clear capture Mitch! #11268417

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 20, 2015

Crisp clear capture Mitch! #11268418

Candace M. Cleveland March 20, 2015

I would say very precarious! Gorgeous color and detail! #11268419

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 20, 2015

Superb and unusual bird portrait, Mitch, and perfect for the theme! #11268420

Christine Czernin level-classic March 20, 2015

That's unique,Mitch. The POV, the big,curious eyes... Perfect for the theme. #11268425

Frederick P. Brown level-classic March 20, 2015

Wonderful capture! The upside down look is great! Love it! #11268436

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 20, 2015

Very risky shot, Mitch, but a great one! It really makes me smile. Perfect comp and details. Very well done. #11268476

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 20, 2015

Up side down and very cute Mitch! #11268494

Monnie Ryan March 20, 2015

Yep - my first reaction was a chuckle over your being directly in the line of fire. Beautiful detail (de head is pretty cool too)! #11268522

Jeff Sielski March 20, 2015

This is awesome Mitch!! Excellent capture!! #11268524

Joy Rector March 20, 2015

gorgeous #11268538

Linda A. Braddock March 20, 2015

Great Capture, Mitch! #11268559

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic March 20, 2015

Made ME smile!! #11268677

M Pettijohn March 21, 2015

wonderful POV #11268878

Michele Peterson level-classic March 21, 2015

What a great pov! I suspect we will see this again, fabulous capture and perfect against that blue sky! #11269034

Becky LeMaster March 21, 2015

Very cool capture Mitch! Definitely a dangerous position! :) #11269138

Dr Silly level-classic March 21, 2015

Wonderful fun capture. :O) #11269209

Ann Coates level-classic March 21, 2015

What a fabulous capture. #11269238

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 22, 2015

Yay, Mitch! Excellent theme win... :-) #11269584

Michael Umbreit March 22, 2015

Congratulations Mitch on your theme win! Neat shot! #11269616

Christine Czernin level-classic March 22, 2015

Super congratulations, Mitch.
An absolute winner. #11269630

Dr Silly level-classic March 22, 2015

Congratulations Mitch on you PG 101 theme win. #11269749

Michele Peterson level-classic March 22, 2015

Congratulations on the theme win, Mitch!! :-) #11269837

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 23, 2015

Congratulations on your a Theme win! #11270214

Dianne Brin level-classic March 23, 2015

Fantastic capture!! Looks like he sure has his eyes on you! #11270290

Wm Nosal March 23, 2015

COOL Capture, Mitch! #11270382

Chris Ebben March 23, 2015

What photographers do to get that special POV. Great work here=^..^= PS: Sorry about your recent sad loss. #11270601

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 01, 2015

Outstanding find and composition, Mitch. #11276808

Joan Classen level-classic October 05, 2016

Love it!! Great perspective! I'm sure we will see this one again! :)
#11524284

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 14, 2016

A very unusual sight, but a wonderful one at that, Mitch. #11537525

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 01, 2016

Congrats Mitch on another great finalist. #11541828

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