The Claw ?

Gallery: AvianPosted June 22, 2011179 views8 comments

or- " You'll hurt your neck doing that !!"

First one from my latest Little owl project. This bird nests in a local barn, and the female just sits around most of the day. Tempted with the odd meal worm of course. The light last evening was terrible with bright sun but every now and then the cloud made things easier.
Sigma 50-500 D7000
100thsec @f7 ISO 800

60% of full frame
Neat image
Levels.
Cheers
JohnR

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on June 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

Beautiful Owl John, and I love the perfect 180 degree head turn and of course those mesmerising eyes, very nice portrait and looking forward to seeing more in this series :^)

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Perfection, John. Every element of this speaks perfection to me.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM

I love the star and the backward head, John. The detail in the plumage really comes out in the larger image. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on June 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

I agree, the larger image is really nice. Really show the value of the larger image in showing detail and allowing people to give an accurate critique. I really like the BG and the old rusty perch. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 22, 2011 at 6:48 PM

Really enjoy everything about this image, the perch and the stare and the wonderful muted background. excellent shot,
Ray

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Comment posted by John Robinson on June 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM

Thanks all. To be honest I didn't realise what a difference the big images make. You are right - they really do.
Cheers
JohnR

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 23, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Love owls in this position - reminds us how very flexible their necks are.
The center perspective and square comp work great here, and I like the rusted frarm implement.
Fine detail and BG too - you're sure getting some excellent owl images!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on June 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM

Whoa. Great detail in that larger version. Interesting perch. Like the full head turn and eye contact here.

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