Short-eared Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted September 28, 201532,767 views14 comments

Several short-eared owls wintered in north-western Washington State last winter and when the weather co-operated, I would go out and spend the day with them. This one stopped to rest while hunting a nearby field on this unique willow perch. While it rested another owl flew close-by and attracted this one's undivided attention.

All your comments and suggestions are very much appreciated.

Canon 7DII; 600mm & 1.4x tele-convereter; Gitzo tripod; BH-55 Ballhead; 1/400; f8; ISO 800; manual exposure setting using the spot meter

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on September 28, 2015 at 8:26 AM

Hey Ken,
This could not be much better,
The overall composition is outstanding and I'm loving that perch. Details and colors are very nice, the action and positioning of the Owl in the frame is inspired. I wish this were in my gallery.
Outstanding . . . devil
P.S Congratulations on the WP !

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on September 28, 2015 at 11:19 AM

This could not be better devil

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on September 28, 2015 at 11:47 AM

I can't suggest at thing for this one Ken. It is powerful as presented. The comp, scraggly perch and the owl's pose all work together to make this a special image. devil

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on September 28, 2015 at 6:29 PM

Great shot Ken. Love the soft colors and the scraggly perch. Nice job keeping it all in focus.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 28, 2015 at 7:24 PM

Great pose, great light and great perch, Ken. Couldn't ask for more. I've only seen these once down here and it was when I was without camera.

devil

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on September 28, 2015 at 7:24 PM

Super image, Ken. The stare is riveting and the branches provide a great counterpoint to the owl. I think the image may be enhanced by moving the owl a little more towards the center.

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Comment posted by Jerry Marella on September 28, 2015 at 10:42 PM

Top shelf, Ken.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 29, 2015 at 11:56 AM

Terrific! Always a great subject. Very nice composition.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on September 29, 2015 at 2:44 PM

Nicely composed. The twisted perch is interesting and unique. Love the pose and the great eye contact.

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Comment posted by May Haga on September 29, 2015 at 8:33 PM

Oh Ken, I love Short-eared Owls and this one is a beauty. I like the little twist of the head.

May

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 29, 2015 at 11:03 PM

Ken, the comp on this is terrific! No nits, just very nice work. devil

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM

Great pose and overall composition, no nits from my side devil . Hans

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on October 4, 2015 at 1:28 PM

Love the perch and the composition, this is a beautful shot Ken! Ray

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 10, 2015 at 11:22 PM

Congratulations on the EP, Ken. Very well deserved.

devil

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