Osprey

[Bandit]

Just curious what you think,

[Mad Aussie]

They both appear to have been cropped in a long way which has degraded the quality somewhat, but I like the timing in that 2nd shot.
Both are also a bit over-exposed.

[vyeko]

I agree they are overexposed-no details on white feathers.Like first one,on second you can clone out branch on right side.

[Iguanasan]

Just another voice agreeing with the two above me

[Bandit]

Yeah, they were cropped quite abit, these rascals don't let me wander too close. I see what you mean about the detail in the white feathers. I'll have to figure out a way to overcome that. I'm thinking this is easier said than done but maybe my next posts will be improved. Thanks so much for the input.

[vyeko]

Yes,it is not easy. Try to use -EV compensation.I have similar lens and always need to use -1/2 to -1 EV.

[Bandit]

Thanks Vyeko, I will try that. I've never used this before, maybe this will be my missing ingredient

[Lizardqing]

Only thing I can add is the grey blur in the top right corner of the first one is a bit distracting to me.

[susan]

i give you a lot of credit for going out there in the cold and making the effort! Both shots are nice - but as mentioned above, improvement can be made. That said, you took waaaay better bird pics than i ever could!

[Bandit]

Thanks Susan, I really enjoy trying to capture wildlife but I have quite a ways to go. As far as that gray blur in that one pic, I have no idea what that is, I hadn't even noticed it before. I'll have to check my original since I don't remember seeing it.