Burrowing Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted March 27, 2016113 views5 comments

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)

Place: Santa Cruz Flats, AZ
When: February 5, 2016, 12:18 pm
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E III(2x), beanbag from car window
ISO 800, aperture priority matrix meter, 1/1600th @ F/9
Raw, PS CC 2015 on Mac, 89% of full frame

This is a companion shot to an image I posted on February 7, and one of the final shots taken with a D300.
There’s some “odd” about this shot that requires a close look to reveal. Or, just look at the previous companion image.

Yes, the light is harsh. But what do you expect around noon in central AZ?

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger image for critical viewing provided.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 27, 2016 at 4:53 PM

Delightful little fellow - I can never get enough of these tiny raptors. Thought at first that he perhaps had an injured back leg that had healed in an odd position - can't believe you got these two almost perfectly aligned like this. Nice feather detail, interesting environment, and the light is not a big problem.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on March 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM

Richard - I picked up on the second owl after reading you saying there's something a bit odd. But without that note I would have never found it! Harsh light, sure, but still a fun and illustrative image

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 27, 2016 at 11:26 PM

Thought that front owl had a bit of a rough "hari" er should I say feather day going.

Fun shot here Richard.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 30, 2016 at 10:36 PM

That second owl is almost completely hidden Richard. I don't think I would have seen it without the reference and hint. Very cool image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 2, 2016 at 11:03 PM

Looks like a nice line-up of the birds, Richard. It must have been a real trick to get them aligned so closely. An interezting and amusing image.

devil

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