GHO in the spotlight

Gallery: AvianPosted August 21, 2010102 views7 comments

Only an adult and this juvi around this morning and they both seemed much more nervous than usual. I don't know if it has anything to do with yesterdays encounter with the Cooper's/Goshawh (see my forum post). The Juvenile did stop in this location for a few shots before bailing out of here as well.

Canon 50D Canon 400 2.8 w/1.4 ex iso 100 1/125th @ f4

Thanks for looking.
Comments always welcome.

Neil

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on August 21, 2010 at 7:15 PM

I love this. The dappled light and dark setting is perfect, especially with the eyes catching the sunlight. The other-the-shoulder look towards the camera is perfect as well.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on August 21, 2010 at 7:43 PM

As you know Neil I've been following your GHO posts and this is my favorite of the bunch so far. I think the spotlight effect is wonderful, those eyes really pop and I like the bits of light on the background. Really nice!

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on August 21, 2010 at 8:07 PM

Dappled lighting isn't my favorite, but I think it really works here. Gives the image a mysterious mood. Love how the light is hitting the eyes. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on August 21, 2010 at 10:06 PM

Sometimes it is tough having the dappled light coming through the trees but it works really well here I think in part because the eyes are so well lit and the bird has this enigmatic look to it with it's turn of the head over it's shoulder.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on August 21, 2010 at 10:48 PM

One has to view the larger photo to appreciate this one adequately. I like the detail on the owl, the eyes really stand out in the frame with that dark background.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 21, 2010 at 11:39 PM

Beautiful, Neil. I love the mottled light on the owl.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 24, 2010 at 8:42 PM

Love the light Neil, those great eyes and the comp you used.

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