Guarding the Nest

© Susan Patton

Guarding the Nest

Uploaded: March 15, 2009

Description

If you look closely you can see the chick peeking over the nest.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Joao Martinho March 15, 2009

Great capture here. Full of action. #1098510

Cindy Hamilton March 15, 2009

Scary and perfect! #7287188

Eugenio Diaz March 15, 2009

AWESOME, great timing, light and well composed image! #7287364

Bruce E. Van-Buskirk level-deluxe May 06, 2009

Wow. I can't tell you how much time I spent casing out Osprey nests trying to find one that I see the chicks. This is a great perspective and you captured the moment. #7491801

Susan Patton May 06, 2009

Thank you Bruce. I was thrilled with Mama, the chick was a bonus. #7493616

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