Eastern Screech Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted August 13, 2010163 views14 comments

A coworker has had 4 juvenile Eastern Screech Owls in her trees for several summers now. I made the trip over to her house last month and found the birds to be fairly cooperative, though finding open shots through the heavy cover was tough. 7D, ISO 800, 1/60, f/8, 120mm with small crop

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14 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 13, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Wonderful image!
Those eyes are mesmerizing. Fine detail and habitat.
The perspective makes this little guy seem much larger than he really is.
I'd consider dampening or cloning out the bright spots above the owl.

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 13, 2010 at 10:38 PM

This is so beautiful at just 120mm. It must have been a really cool experience. I love the lighting on the eyes and the alert pose.

- Luke

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 13, 2010 at 11:05 PM

Very natural; very nice.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 14, 2010 at 4:46 AM

What ghostly eyes Rob - like the even light and detail

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on August 14, 2010 at 5:30 AM

Wow, love the eyes Rob, They steal and won't let go of my attention. I think it would be worth it to tone down the bright spots in the background though. Love it,

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 14, 2010 at 9:11 AM

Awesome! I have seen an owl this year, love these little guys.

Peter

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 14, 2010 at 12:57 PM

I love those wide open eyes Rob! Love the setting, the bird's pose and the great expression it gave you.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Looks like you got through the foilage cover okay here, and well worth it. Those amazing eyes steal the show.

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Comment posted by Nancy Elwood on August 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Rob very nice indeed!! Love the surrounds! Well done!

Registered on January 15, 2010, 101 Posts, 396 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 14, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Great capture in difficult light. Excellent clarity in the eyes.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on August 14, 2010 at 7:20 PM

Great eye contact and I like the way the green in the eyes match the leaves.

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Comment posted by Dusty Veideman on August 14, 2010 at 8:24 PM

WOW, those eyes! Wonderful natural shot.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 14, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Wonderful eyes, Rob.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on August 14, 2010 at 11:57 PM

Thanks everybody. I'll have to work on the bright spots.

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