An amazing photo! The composition is outstanding, as is the sharpness and saturation. How much optical "horsepower" did you need to get this close?
You might find this interesting Eric. This link takes you to a 24/7 "Nest Cam" of a Baldie Nest in Decorah, IA. I have been watching these chicks since they were only a day old. Now, a month later, they are humongous, probably the size of a small turkey. I read that the chicks put on a pound every three days, and this particular mating pair keep their chicks well fed! At night they switch the camera to IR so even though it is pitch black out, you can still watch them. Without stuff like this, we would never be able to watch in real time, such a magnificant thing! I will warn you ahead of time, it is addictive! I usually leave this page up all day long in the background!