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Short-eared owl portrait.

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Posted by Justin on February 16, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Short-eared owl portrait.
Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4 & Canon 2X Extender,
1/15 sec @ f14, + 2/3 exp. compensation, iso 200,
Gitzo 1548/B1, Remote release.
Small crop off of one side to de-centralize the bird further.

Hi,

Unfortunately I've not been able to participate recently as my internet connection only lasts for 5-6 minutes after starting computer, most annoying.
I only have time to have a quick browse of all the latest images, check the weather forecast and then the internet connection conks out :mad: .

Been thoroughly enjoying photographing this Short-eared owl at the moment.
Posted by John Robinson on February 16, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Very nice indeed, Maybe a tad to the left still would help ?
JR
Posted by PhilH on February 16, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Super.... this is the image I have been after...the stare is awesome.

absolutely love it.

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Nigel Blake on February 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Yes, spot-on Justin, I like it just as it is.
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on February 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Hi Justin a great looking image.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on February 16, 2009 at 3:01 PM
the sharpness and clarity of the image are superb Justin. All the more impressive since this was taken with 2x converter. I'm deeply envious of all these owl shots :smile:

Matt
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Spot on-love it

Dave :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on February 16, 2009 at 3:07 PM
One striking bird , clean & simple. You can't get better :toast: :toast: :toast:

Steve
Posted by Ian Cook on February 16, 2009 at 3:18 PM
thats really rather nice, i need to try a hide at my local SEO and see if i can get as close to a sitting bird :)
Posted by Rob Howard on February 16, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Hi Justin,

Up to your normal very high standard. Very very nice image. I can see from your techs it was a bit tricky, but youve nailed it superbly.

Well done, thanks for sharing.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 16, 2009 at 4:07 PM
A great looking image for me. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Bob Cox on February 16, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Wonderful bird great picture.

Bob.
Posted by Ray on February 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM
With the owl being so symmetrical, I don’t think you need space to look into, and a square crop would work fine. Looks a little lopsided as is to me.

An excellent shot, well worked and taken.
Posted by Brian Davis on February 16, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Everyone has said it, I'd give a body part for a shot like this, absolutely fantastic.

well done. :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on February 16, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Simple superb .. the eyes have it :toast:
Posted by Ian Haskell on February 16, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Really nice image. Great!

Ian
Posted by Paul Ashton on February 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Amazing shot Justin. That shutter speed would frighten me.

Paul
Posted by Andy Astbury on February 16, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Cracking shot Justin, and a very smug-looking SEO to boot :toast:

Adding a bit more background/canvass and possibly flipping the image would make this a great DPS - I'm envious :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Mason on February 16, 2009 at 6:46 PM
An absolute cracker! Great pose, lovely colour palette. I wouldn't have thought about trying those settings but the result speaks for itself.
Posted by Graham Goddard on February 17, 2009 at 7:31 AM
I'm with Ian on the settings comments - super capture and means I'll have to keep my 2x a bit longer now !
Posted by Mark Wilson on February 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Very nice Justin!
Posted by Alan Bryant on February 17, 2009 at 10:43 AM
I realy like this as is.Great comp IMO.

A smashing image :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on February 17, 2009 at 12:17 PM
I will give my knee for this :biggrin:

Fantastic!!! A vertical might work also.

Edwin Kats
Posted by eric weight on February 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Wonderful image. There are some superb Bird of prey images on here at the moment and this is one of the best.
:toast: Eric
Posted by John Varley on February 18, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Wonderful look from the owl Justin. :toast: :toast: :toast:

John
Posted by Magnus Hird on February 19, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Stunning, one of the best SEOs I've seen on this forum :smile: