Burrowing Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted May 21, 2011133 views13 comments

Hello everyone. I have been spending some time with this owl. I have been enjoying myself and here is a pic from my time. C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Camera - Nikon 300s, Lense - Nikon 200-400 w/1.4tc, Exposure - 1/640, Aperture - F8, ISO - 500, Metering - Spot, Aperture Priority.

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13 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 21, 2011 at 1:54 AM

Very nice, Robert. The one-legged pose is particularly effective. I'd expect to see a bit more detail in the eyebrows, but that's a comparatively minor nit.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on May 21, 2011 at 8:48 AM

I like the nice low angle. The raised foot pose is great. Almost looks like "Ouch, what was that?" Creamy background helps accentuate the subject.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on May 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

This is very well presented!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Very nice. No nits from me. Especially like the BG with this bird.

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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on May 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Great pose and a nice complimentary BG.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 21, 2011 at 1:50 PM

Very nice overall. I enjoy the raised foot.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Excellent portrait- Beautiful pose, detail, and color palette- Great job, Fabio

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on May 21, 2011 at 6:54 PM

Awsome photo Robert! The colors of the owl and background go together beautifully. Nice bokeh on that lens. The eyes on this bird are so piercing, it's hard to believe these burrowing owls are so small. I also like the one legged look.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM

I knew this was yours..
love the soft light here and the really exceptional detail.
Great BG too. The slope of the FG suggests it might benefit from some CCW leveling - not sure - .
Would have been nice to have the whole right foot visible, but a very small nit with this lovely image.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 22, 2011 at 5:43 AM

Great shot Robert - really like the low angle, raised foot and those eyes just glow

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on May 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

A beautiful shot- composition, colors,sharpness and BG couldn't be better.

This is one species, I'd really like to see some day. Added to my Bucket List.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 22, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Looks like you have been spending your time well. Love the raised foot and claws. Nice detail in the eyes.

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Comment posted by Robert Holguin on May 23, 2011 at 2:37 AM

Thank you all very much for all the great comments. They are very much appreciated. Thank you all again.

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