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Little Owl

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Posted by John Swift on July 12, 2009 at 4:49 AM
Little Owl
MK2DN, 600 f4 USM, x2 TC, ISO 1600, 1/80 @ f11, fill flash -2 1/3, full frame, Noise Ninja, CS2
This is the second perch I can cover from my hide. The whitewash suggests that this is a regular one but I've only seen him use it once in the seven evenings I've been there. He is also a little closer than I'd really like. I really think this works better as a vertical, but sadly I only see the one eye in those ones I shot. Secondly I think the image will be better when the thistles bloom fully. Lastly a little more light would help reduce the noise.
Thoughts?
Posted by Paul Ashton on July 12, 2009 at 5:15 AM
You're to self critical John. The image is well composed and the detail in the owl is very fine particularly the eyes. A little work in PS to liven the background very slightly. Were it mine I'd be well pleased.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM
I'd echo Pauls views on this one John. I think the comp is fine as it is, though for editorial purposes a little more space would be good. However, that said these pictures are presented for review and critique as they stand and for me this works well. This image is great, the ones you may take later when thistle in bloom etc may well be better but if I were you I'd be well content with this for now. Let's live for the present! Nice one.
Robert
Posted by Craig Jones on July 12, 2009 at 8:42 AM
A beautiful image of a little owl, like the light on him and the detail and composition are great IMO,nice image :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 12, 2009 at 9:05 AM


I too would be well pleased with John, I think it's a cracking shot of a Little Owl, lovely detail throughout the image, nicely done.

Andy...
Posted by John Robinson on July 12, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Yes very nice. Even better with just a little more space around him.(or her )
JR
Posted by Fran French on July 12, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Perfect in my book John. Would love an image like this.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 12, 2009 at 4:39 PM
IMO a wonderful image and very well composed. Very well done. :smile: :smile:
Posted by Major Gilbert on July 12, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Very nice John.
The thistles dont help however but i am sure with a little effort you could tie/hold them back from the post. The bird is just the job pose and look work well. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Des Ong on July 12, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Fine shot as is John, but no standard is higher than ones own. Great processing for iso1600 too.

Des
Posted by Mark Sisson on July 13, 2009 at 4:10 AM
All been said - you're building up some good stuff with this little fellow John.

Mark

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Posted by Bob Cox on July 13, 2009 at 5:00 AM
I love the mud on his beak and feet, been digging for something! .It has very nice markings and seems quite a dark bird, good picture.
Posted by Justin on July 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Very nice indeed. A beautiful, crisp portrait. :toast: