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Whooo, Me? #677

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 23, 2015171 views2 comments

Great Horned Owl at the Durham Fair in Durham, CT, September, 2012. Several owls were brought to the fair by a non-profit educational service called Wind Over Wings. They are dedicated to caring for magnificent birds such as this one, who are unable to survive in their natural environment and who have overcome extraordinary obstacles in their lives. Upon close inspection, I can see myself reflected in its eye.
Powershot SX-30 with a fixed zoom lens at 175mm equivalent, hand-held, ISO 400, f/4.5, 1/100, no flash. Adjusted brightness and sharpened in post. Comments and suggestions always welcome and thanks for viewing.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on March 23, 2015 at 5:57 PM

Looks pretty good Jim. There's a touch of blue halos on the ear tufts--not a deal breaker. Very nice details on the face and eyes......................Jim

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 23, 2015 at 9:57 PM

Yes, owls have amazingly intense eyes and your image shows them off well here, Jim. Your nice tight look shows off the details both in the eyes and in the feathers very well. Getting to see hawks and owls up close in a rehab show is always a special treat.

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