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Little Owl

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 18, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Little Owl

One from earlier in the year, Little Owl sat atop his hunting post.

1/400th @ f6.3 iso400 ( 95% of FF, Wild Bird )

Please view the large version

Thanks for the feedack on my SEO shot, your comments and processing advice was a great help.

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 18, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Hi Andy I like the simplicity of the image and the 'jaunty' angle of the post. There is good detail and depth in the subject, and I like the the kind of squinting look. I'm a little unclear why the feet are sharp, but the post has no real definition at the top with the lichen/moss, i would expect certainly a bit more? Also there seems to be the green cast that runs over the post, removing that, brings back a little more detail,and it looks more realistic and the reveals more of the weathered look. The green I do find a little vibrant, but it's all taste.

Looks like some boxes are still unchecked looking at the profile. :wink:

TFS
Steve
Posted by Neil Burton on December 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Can't really see the feet on the large version so no comment. Works for me as is I think. Stonking shot.
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on December 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Hi Andy a great looking image I like it a lot.

Phil.

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Posted by Graham Goddard on December 18, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Super image Andy - bird looks sharp where it needs to be, and as for the post, it was covered in green algae and lichen wasn't it ? :wink:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 18, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Cheers guys, pleased you like it.

Hi Steve, I agree re the DOF on the post and I'm not sure why that is, it looks just the same on the RAW. As for the profile, I will try and post a screen grab of the Convert to Profile box, in the e-mail you sent me ( thanks for the help by the way ) I can't seem to find the check boxes you told me about, so that's probably the reason for the untagged profile.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on December 18, 2012 at 12:44 PM
I like this a lot, especially that direct stare. It may be a little green overall, but that is easily cured.

David
Posted by Bob Johnson on December 20, 2012 at 9:15 AM
That look is only available from the LOWL shop :biggrin:

Nice one Andy :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on December 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I think a Sigma SD1M with its Foveon sensor would sort the green post 'problem' next time, IMHO, Andy. :biggrin: :wink:
A lovely image despite or maybe even because of the greenish tinge. :wink:

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on December 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Another Shepherd classic Andy! The others are just "green" with envy! :biggrin: :biggrin:

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Phil Ellard on December 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Cracking shot, if the moss/lichen was wet it would lose sharpness and definition, Personally I wouldn't worry about that though as teh bird makes up for it :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on January 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM
Andy I think I would be more than happy with this,looks great to me.
Cheers from down under.
Keith.
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on January 13, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Super stuff Andy, agree about greens being maybe a little too vibrant though :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey: