When I was little...

Gallery: AvianPosted May 1, 2014153 views11 comments

Sorry, could not resist posting this one, I think it may also need a 'Cute' warning too.

I'm reckoning this Little owl is perhaps around 7-9 weeks old, just one big fluff ball, but already the hunting instinct has kicked in. This is one of three owlets that hatched last year, so far I have found only the two older ones so far, parents are also missing.

Could have done with a bit more DoF, but SS & light was starting to becoming an issue.

Cheers
Steve

Subject: Little owl on fork handle (Athene noctua)
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 plus 1.4x Gitzo head/wimberley head
Exposure: 1/500s at f/6.3 ISO2000 +0.67 EV Comp

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on May 1, 2014 at 3:38 PM

That is one CUTE little owl. Very nice presentation.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 1, 2014 at 3:58 PM

Excellent color, detail, and bg. I love the pose!

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 1, 2014 at 6:13 PM

Very difficult to find a fault it really is excellent.

Keith.

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on May 1, 2014 at 7:48 PM

Lovely little "Fluff Ball", Steve.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on May 1, 2014 at 8:21 PM

Yup, definitely warrants a cute warning. The detail looks good. I just wish he was looking more at us.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 1, 2014 at 8:28 PM

Thanks folks.

Rick, I for one invariably try to see with the subject looking to camera as I feel the subject then engages with the viewer, however at times I think it good to have an image that conveys the moment or behavioural aspect. Don't worry, if you want an image looking at you, just wait...

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on May 2, 2014 at 2:49 AM

Very nice image.
I liked the contrast with the bg.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 2, 2014 at 3:25 PM

Yes, a 'cute' warning's definitely in order

Very nice Stephen

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on May 3, 2014 at 1:03 AM

its a wow all the way around -- especially that perch and the owls pose and the background

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 3, 2014 at 2:17 AM

Dof is adequate for me, Steve. Definitely cute, and very well photographed.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 3, 2014 at 2:22 AM

Haven't seen a post from you in some time Steve...good to see you back again. Nicely presented.

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