Northern Hawk Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted December 13, 2012299 views20 comments

Another look at the Northern Hawk Owl in the snowstorm last week. This was taken just before it dove into the feeder trying to catch some lunch. He wasn't successfully.

Nikon D800, 1/400, f4.5 ISO 640, 300 mm lens, HH

Thanks for all the nice comments on my previous shot.

Again, thanks for looking and critiques appreciated.

May

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Another excellent look at this beauty and that wonderful BG .Love those furry feet!
A bit of work on that great eye would bring it out a little more.
Sweet!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on December 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM

Very nice in all respects. I like the intent look in his eyes. Good detail( best appreciated in the large view), I especially like the eyes and feet. The snow is a nice touch to help set the scene.

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on December 13, 2012 at 2:19 PM

I very much like the falling snow and the snowflakes sticking to his face they add alot to an already great shot. Very nice detail and sharpness, a good pose and perch and great looking bird. I agree with Sandy's comment about working on the eye just a little. Guess I'll have to go to Canada to see/photo one of these beauties.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 13, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Terrific image as posted. I have no issues with the eye as it is.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

May, I agree - excellent as posted. A wonderful subject and photo.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 13, 2012 at 6:05 PM

Another terrific capture May-love the image as posted.

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Comment posted by David Hemmings on December 13, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Love the snow and the feel of this one May, excellent capture

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Comment posted by David Sewell on December 14, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Wonderful image, and the eye looks great to me.

David

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Comment posted by Doug Gilham on December 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

What a great capture May, from the snow to the bird and detail, BG, all great. Would leave as is

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on December 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

The composition and snow make this image for me, May. The intensity on the owl's face is riveting. Too bad, he wasn't successful! Wonderful image and thanks for sharing this!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 14, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Now that's a snowy owl. Super as posted. I would not do anything to the eye. The BG really works with this bird.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 14, 2012 at 5:47 PM

I like this one better because you can see more of the body and feather patterns but both are really nice shots. I also like seeing the furry feet. Another excellent shot May.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 15, 2012 at 5:31 AM

Another beauty May

Great expression on this one too. I really like the fluffy flakes around it's face.

Sweet One!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on December 16, 2012 at 9:36 AM

It just doesn't get any better than this, May. You absolutely nailed this shot!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 17, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Another excellent image, May. The detail in the plumage and snow flakes really make this pop in the larger image.

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Comment posted by Verdon on December 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM

excellent work, love the pose and the eye contact, well done

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Magnificient!!!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on December 17, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Great expression! Detail is really nice. This one is a real winner May.

Ray

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on December 17, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Great atmosphere with the snowfall and you really captured the intensity of the stare. Nice.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on December 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM

This is a very beautiful shot.
I really liked the composition. Very well done!

Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments