Sunset Short Eared Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted February 19, 2011199 views21 comments

Canon 1D Mark 4 With EF 500mm f4 & 1.4 tc
1/320 sec, F 6.3, ISO 1000

Once again I was lucky enough to get real close. Everyone that was looking had departed and they came out 30 minutes before sunset. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Michael Lotito
Aquebogue, NY

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 19, 2011 at 7:34 PM

Loading up on these owls aren't you. Wow Michael, that is some awesome detail in the face of that bird. Those eyes are killer. I like the habitat and the overall comp given the objective of showing maximum detail in the bird. Very nice shot.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

Outstanding image Michael, the eyes are wild and the detail is superb. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 19, 2011 at 8:59 PM

geez, Mike, they keep getting better and better! pretty funny that everyone else left before sunset while looking for owls.

phenomenal detail, great light, cool bg. love the pose and intense eyes, too (of course). what a beauty!

did I mention that this is awesome? very cool, Mike, you must be having a blast with these guys.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM

Handsome little dude, beautifully captured, although a slightly lower angle if possible might have worked too.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 20, 2011 at 1:23 AM

Wonderful eyes and detail here.
You're really getting some great owls!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 20, 2011 at 3:41 AM

It must be owl season up there with so many fine images being posted, and this is a beauty. I especially like the exceptional clarity about the face, and the wonderful yellow eyes. Lovely backgroubd textures too.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 20, 2011 at 5:07 AM

Wow Michael, awesome shot ! I like in particular the detail in the face of the bird: those eyes are really very impressive !
Mauro

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 20, 2011 at 5:26 AM

Another fine shot. Appears to be more owls than you can poke a stick up there at the moment, judging by the posts. Amazing detail Michael - well done

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on February 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Terrific detail! Those eyes are fantastic

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on February 20, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Michael this is one excellent image superb detail and a nice bg ,those eyes!

Keith.

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on February 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

Beautiful capture of one of my favorite species of owls, well done!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 20, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Superb closeup IMHO. One has to see this large to really appreciate it..
And those eyes!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM

Michael, this is excellent to me! I love the yellow eyes and very nice detail! Also good isolation with what looks like a heavy and bust BG.

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on February 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

The fine detail is amazing. Great work Michael.

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM

Awesome eye's

Love the details and setting

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

Michael, the detail on that face is amazing. What a sweet one! Dof is great too

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Another home run, wonderful close up with good detail, way to go.

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Another great image with superb detailed sharpness. Great eyes and I like the background and vertical crop.

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Comment posted by Marc Dubuc on February 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Fantastic shot!

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Comment posted by David Williams on February 22, 2011 at 12:54 AM

Love it, Michael. They are my favorite owl to photograph, and you nailed this one. Great eyes!

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Comment posted by Marlise Launstein on October 23, 2011 at 4:57 PM

This is an incredible picture!

The sharpness is amazing, The color is great and her eyes are beautiful looking. I wish that I got this picture.

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