Peek-a-boo owl

Gallery: AvianPosted August 18, 2010146 views12 comments

Another from last month's adventure with a juvenile Eastern Screech Owl. I know this is a lot more cluttered than most images posted here, but I liked the peek-a-boo feeling. What do you think? 7D, f/5, 1/40, ISO 800, ~50% crop

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12 comments

Comment posted by Tom Lusk on August 18, 2010 at 10:29 PM

I like it Rob!

The eyes are insuch sharp focus that they really are captivating.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on August 18, 2010 at 11:14 PM

The eyes have it.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on August 19, 2010 at 12:18 AM

I really like this shot. This is the way I see birds most of the time and I don't take the shot. After seeing this shot, I will look for the opportunities when the birds are hiding.

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 19, 2010 at 12:29 AM

I also like it, Rob.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 19, 2010 at 3:05 AM

A very effective image Rob, those eyes have remarkable clarity.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 19, 2010 at 7:38 AM

Rob, this is one of those times when fg clutter is useful. Love the peek-a-boo effect, which could never happen so well without those eyes.

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on August 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM

Those eyes are amazing!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on August 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM

This works for me just fine. I've seen many owls in similar cover and find it completely natural.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on August 19, 2010 at 11:27 PM

well seen, Rob. The unobstructed eyes and (mostly) bill are great. good with with the focus in this complicated setting. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM

I like the peek-a-boo feeling too Rob, the eyes draw me in and this is the type of setting I would expect to see this species in naturally. A hidden treasure.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 20, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Perfect placement of the eyes in this situation Rob and I think it's even more effective with the almost coy, "chin" down position of the head.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 21, 2010 at 12:41 PM

I like this a lot Rob, nice job seeing this and executing it at a slow shutter speed.

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