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Barred Owl

by Bill Marsh

Gallery: AvianPosted May 7, 2013121 views8 comments
Took this pic of a Barred Owl at the nature center in North Park in Gibsonia, Pa.
Canon 100-400 @220 mm
1/400 sec @f7.1 HH
ISO 1600

Thanks for looking. C&C welcome and appreciated.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 8, 2013 at 2:32 AM
Bill,

In my limited experience Owls are always difficult, rarely in the open or in good light. Would it be possible to selectively lighten the eyes?
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Marsh on May 8, 2013 at 6:49 AM
Yes Ken I was lucky to capture this one in the open. They are typically in mature forests and usually behind branches or leaves making it difficult to get a good shot.Not being able to use a flash, I used the highlight slider in LR4 as fill light. I will try and selectively lighten the eyes later today when I get home from work. Thanks Bill
Registered on December 29, 2012, 21 Posts, 225 Comments
Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 8, 2013 at 6:51 AM
These birds seem to put on sunglasses in the bright light. I wonder if they have a light filtering membrane to protect their sensitive eyes from bright light? A nice capture Bill. :toast:
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 8, 2013 at 7:30 AM
A nice look at this owl and its habitat Bill. Agree with others. I a bit more light in the eyes would help this image.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments
Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on May 8, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Perfect perch and background to show this lovely Owl off.gives a real feel for where he lives.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments
Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on May 8, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Very beautiful image, excelente shot.
:smile:
Registered on December 18, 2012, 162 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 8, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Looks great Bill, I especially like how you've pulled this comp from the scene.
I suppose a bit more light in the eyes would improve, but very nice as posted :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 9, 2013 at 2:35 AM
Nice! Fine detail and a good look at the ability to camoflage, with the tree trunk behind him/her.
The brightneas/contrast and/or levels sliders (applied selectively) should help the eyes.
I find the greens a bit bright and distracting - perhaps darkening them a bit would pull the viewer's eyes back to this great bird.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments