Snowy on the Dune

Gallery: AvianPosted January 2, 20141,700 views17 comments

Snowy Owl on the dune overlooking the beach, Long Island, New York. Nikon D800 with 500mm f4 lens, ISO 400. f6.3, shutter 1/800. Thanks for looking, comments and critique appreciated. Happy New Year! Ray

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17 comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 2, 2014 at 4:49 PM

wow, Ray--this is flat out gorgeous. I love everything about this one. comp and setting are just perfect.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 2, 2014 at 5:03 PM

Beautiful! Nicely composed...the dried clump in the LL corner adds balance, and the curved grasses frame your owl nicely. Perfect exposure. Great job getting perfect eye focus through those grasses.. I really like this shot!...I hope this one is a seller for you! Sharon

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 2, 2014 at 5:21 PM

Crisp and clear with fine details and this image just screams Long Island. Was this Jones Beach?

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 2, 2014 at 5:31 PM

Thanks, yes Luke this is Jones Beach a couple of days before Christmas.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 2, 2014 at 6:16 PM

Love this Ray, a wonderful setting & comp.
And you parted the grasses perfectly for a nice clear view as well

Techs R right on the money, the large view's a treat for the eye

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on January 2, 2014 at 7:57 PM

Beautiful image. I like the grasses around the owl, and the hazy background which helps enhance the overall beauty.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 2, 2014 at 8:44 PM

Terrific as posted. I love the soft colors and the composition is timeless.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 2, 2014 at 10:31 PM

Picture Perfect Ray,
Very well done . . .

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM

This is great, Ray. The habitat really works here.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 3, 2014 at 5:46 PM

Beautiful, love the gold in the grasses that match the eyes !

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 3, 2014 at 5:58 PM

Sweet, Ray. I sure wish these birds would come around here more often. I love the sand perch and the nice look at the eye. The grasses add a lot for me.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 4, 2014 at 12:26 AM

It seems strange seeing a snowy owl resting on a sandy beach, I guess sometimes they enjoy the beach too. A super sweet photo Ray, I like the way the grasses frame the owl. Very nice composition.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 4, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Beautiful image Ray, love the setting and comp

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on January 4, 2014 at 5:15 PM

Excellent shot with composition.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on January 5, 2014 at 8:07 AM

Nice detail and wonderfully composed Ray.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on January 6, 2014 at 7:47 AM

Great photo Ray. I really enjoy the setting. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 6, 2014 at 10:06 PM

Hi Ray

Beautifully composed, Both Owl and habitat are sublime

Albert darmo
Canada

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