Texas Great Honed Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted January 16, 2016106 views5 comments

I captured this Great Horned Owl on a trip to Honey Creek Natural Area in south Texas. I will be the first to admit that the IQ is not stellar. The owl was a long way away, so this is a fairly substantial crop. It was also hand held. However, this was my first opportunity to photograph this species. I was lucky he was in the open with good light. I thought it was good enough to share. Processed using Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC 2014. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f5.6
1/800s
Focal Length 560mm (Teleconverter Engaged)
ISO 100

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 16, 2016 at 5:27 PM

The heavy crop cost you some detail, especially noticeable in the close view. But a good capture and a fine comp; it's not common to see the species in full light. They tend to me more crepuscular. Good use of the opportunity.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 16, 2016 at 8:39 PM

You caught it well with an unusual daytime shot. How do you hone an owl?? sad

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Congrats on having your Horned Owl. Never seen one so out in the open during daytime, which it makes it quite interesting an image to me ! Thanks for sharing, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 17, 2016 at 8:09 PM

Congrats on your first GHO shot Jerry. I have complete faith in you getting closer to this subject in the future. devil

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on June 7, 2016 at 3:09 PM

The branches are interesting but seem to detract somewhat, esp the top branch. I'd love to see this owl closer up.

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