Another Short Eared Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted February 15, 2011178 views17 comments

Another one of the short eared owl I had the pleasure to see and photograph. I had to keep reminding myself this was a wild bird he just didn t seem to mind being photographed at all, didn t have to hide just stood there right by him it was amazing. Because of the landscape crop on this one I have cloned out the bit of the top wire, I think with a portrait crop it looks like some wire should be there so I have a mixture.

Canon 1DMK4, Canon 500f4L, ISO 800, f7.1, 1/160

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on February 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

The detail on the larger one is fantastic.

David

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM

Karen this is outstanding ....beautiful color ..beautiful light ..and fantastic comp ...well done

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on February 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Lovely shot Karen, I love the soft warm light and those intese yellow eyes. Excellent detail, especially for such a slow shutter speed.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

There is just something about the look of owls, excellent shot and background to compliment, well done.

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Comment posted by Ron Huff on February 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Excellent image, Karen.

Ron Huff

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on February 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Wonderful short-eared owl image Karen. The lighting and detail are very lovely. I just observed this species for the first time last week and they are indeed extraordinary. Thanks for sharing this absolute beauty.

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Eyes are exceptional and I like the background

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on February 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

Terrific Karen, what a wonderful look at this guy. So nicde to get that beautiful, intense stare.

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Beautiful SEO shot!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Wonderful work Karen, beautiful owl!

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 15, 2011 at 7:51 PM

Very nice Karen, and what a great photo opp. I would be a very happy camper with this shot. Nice background colors for this impressive looking raptor.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 15, 2011 at 10:49 PM

Hi Karen

Beautifully captured

Love the look this owl gives us... the detail, light and color are wonderful

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM

Great shot Karen - the bird really glows against the cool colours of the background.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

Another lovely image of this owl.n Great detail and sharpness at the eye.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 17, 2011 at 5:46 PM

Nice to see the "short ears" - excellent capture.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM

Another quality image Karen

Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 20, 2011 at 9:16 AM

I like this a lot Karen - especially the off-kilter pose on the post which gives a good look at the tail, the light and that wonderful background which your composition shows off.

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