I'm no expert on Tawnies, but my experience (from hours at badger sets) is that they are woodland hunters and pretty much noctural. The disconnect with the 'prey' doesn't help from a set up point of view.
From an image critique, it looks a tad bright overall, so I'd tone the green down and the highlights on the Owl.
Nice overall effect Paul. I don't think it works quite as well as the similar Barn Owl image you posted mainly because in this image the owl seems totally disinterested in the rat. The eyes look excellent though. I was down the Gower myself on Wednesday (Whiteford Point) with work. A beautiful area but not one that I'm very familiar with.
Paul agree with above re lack of interest in prey and been a tad light ,the eyes are really something else! wish it was mine.
Keith.
Posted by Neil Burton on October 5, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Bit warm/green overall but otherwise the rat is annoying (as they usually hang from the beak) ;) Without the rat it would be a better shot but I can see the sales potential of such a shot.
Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Nits covered.Paul.
Cheers
JR
Posted by Paul Whippey on October 5, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Nits already covered, but its still a very nice photo Paul.
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Paul
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I'm no expert on Tawnies, but my experience (from hours at badger sets) is that they are woodland hunters and pretty much noctural. The disconnect with the 'prey' doesn't help from a set up point of view.
From an image critique, it looks a tad bright overall, so I'd tone the green down and the highlights on the Owl.
Not sure if this helps ?
Keith.
Cheers
JR