Owlet #2

Gallery: AvianPosted April 23, 201180 views6 comments

This is another image shot last week at the wildlife refuge. While I would have preferred both owlets showing (2nd one sleeping,) I really like the "sentinel" and classic owl stare junior shows here. I also like the composition in this one better and how nicely the interior wood of the nest turned out.

Larger version available, Thank you for your comments.

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L IS USM with 1.4 TC
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6 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 23, 2011 at 9:57 PM

He is playing peek a boo with you ,at first in the thumb nail I did not see him! Nice work!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM

Very cool, Craig. It's neat to find a nest like this within camera range. I like the pose and the bg textures.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM

Excellent. Wonderful textures and good detail; nice subject and composition.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 24, 2011 at 7:22 AM

A very "weighty" image Craig. And I mean that in a good way. Love the massive feel of the tree and the angled presentation. The owlet is intense and has a lot of detail. Really an impactful image IMO. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on April 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

I think this is very appealing as posted Craig. Love the habitat, the look the owlet seems to be giving you and the natural colors. Lovely details, light & sharpness.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Excellent shot Craig, I love the comp you chose and the interesting textures of the tree trunk.

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