BARRED OWL

Gallery: AvianPosted October 25, 2010598 views25 comments

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time: APRIL 18 @ 3:18pm
Model NIKON D200
Flash Used NEVER
Focal Length 700 mm ( 500MM VRII + TC14EII)
Exposure Time 1/45 sec
Aperture f/7.1
ISO Equivalent 280
Exposure Bias "0"
Metering Mode matrix
RAW
Exposure Program aperture priority

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 25, 2010 at 2:51 AM

Ronnie - Exceptional, as always!
Great stare, perch, nice BG and the overhead leaves add interest.

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 25, 2010 at 6:33 AM

Stunning Ronnie- those eyes just glow

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Ross on October 25, 2010 at 7:10 AM

Excellent clarity and detail Ronnie, like the comp with the crowning spray of leaves.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on October 25, 2010 at 8:51 AM

This is a very nice one! I really like the little sprig of leaves over his head and the mossy perch.

Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on October 25, 2010 at 9:37 AM

Beautiful image, Ronnie. Those reflective eyes really draw my attention.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM

Just wonderful Ronnie. The IQ is excellent and I really like the reflections in the eyes and that leafy "umbrella". This sharp at 1/45 with all that glass plus tc is very impressive, especially from your truck (I assume).

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Neat image & terrific details!
I find the eyes very curious.
Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on October 25, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Excellent all around! Excellent image quality!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments

Comment posted by Tim Stenning on October 25, 2010 at 3:21 PM

Could this be better? I doubt it. What a great image. Eyes. Full body. Nice branch and talon posed with perfection. and the leaves too. nice.

Registered on March 26, 2006, 99 Posts, 343 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 25, 2010 at 3:38 PM

Immpressive, the detail on the larger image is great, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Harbour on October 25, 2010 at 4:39 PM

Incredible image, Ronnie

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on October 25, 2010 at 4:45 PM

Wonderfull shot. Even the spider web is spot on.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on October 25, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Wonderful shot, Ronnie.
I like the BG, the perch and the leaves on the head of the subject. And I like the owl too!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on October 25, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Ronnie,

Your work continues to blow me away! Perfect!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 25, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Sweeeeeeeet

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on October 25, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Great subject captured in nice light. When I first opened the image the leaves above the head kinda bothered me, but the longer I look at, the less they bother me. A really minor nit is below the tail. The OOF branch (I guess that is what it is) sure is in a less than ideal place. Again, a very minor nit on a superb image.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 25, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Nice soft light and I really like the leaves above the head. Gives a nice sense of place.

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on October 25, 2010 at 10:19 PM

A beautiful image.

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Laredo on October 25, 2010 at 10:49 PM

Wonderful image Roonie.

Registered on March 18, 2008, 71 Posts, 332 Comments

Comment posted by Dusty Veideman on October 25, 2010 at 10:51 PM

This is what we all wish for!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 295 Posts, 547 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 25, 2010 at 11:40 PM

Whaat a sweet shot. I love the soft colors of this wonderful setting. Nice detail on the feathers.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on October 26, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Great shot! Very clean, great eye contact, nice catchlight and that branch has great texture.

Wayne

Registered on December 11, 2006, 303 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 27, 2010 at 7:42 AM

Love the image. The eyes are intensely present. The softness of the light conveys a softness to the breast feathers as well. I like the 2 toes only showing-looks like he could throw a mean 2 finger fast ball.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on October 27, 2010 at 7:50 AM

Fabulous work Ronnie. Love the soft BG and the leaves atop the owl.

Registered on April 24, 2004, 25 Posts, 510 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on October 27, 2010 at 11:48 AM

Ronnie,

This is beautiful in all regards.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments