Long-Eared Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted February 9, 2011141 views10 comments

Have not posted for a long time but decided to renew my membership and try again. Taken near Medicine Hat, Alberta. We have had an unusual amount of snow this winter and are seeing many more of both Short and Long-Eared owls than usual. This was taken late in the day so I think colors are true but was wondering if it looks to warm or oversaturated. All C&C appreciated.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600
Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
Metering Mode Spot Metering
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF400mm f/5.6L USM

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 10, 2011 at 12:04 AM

I like the warmth of the light in this shot myself Mark. Very nice.

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Holguin on February 10, 2011 at 12:26 AM

I really like this image. The composition and the mood are first class. Love the pose and the stare in the owl. Great background and lighting. Well done.

Registered on January 25, 2011, 44 Posts, 294 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 10, 2011 at 3:45 AM

Lovely golden light Mark

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 10, 2011 at 4:56 AM

Gorgeous light here Mark, and very well composed and a wonderful bg ..looks a tab bit soft on my monitor ..bit great as is..well done

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Cherwenuk on February 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

Great capture. I like how well the owl stands out against the background.

Registered on January 8, 2011, 6 Posts, 17 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

A terrific image. Not an owl I"m used to seeing out of a busy tangle of branches. THe light/warmth is very nice.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

I like this a lot Mark. The warm light is very nice, as are the colors overall. I also like the owl looking down, the background and the post perch. Welcome back.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

Looks great to me Mark. Love the warm tones and they look natural to me. Owls face is sharp and the post is weathered thus adding to the feel of the image. Great BG. Well done.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 360 Posts, 7132 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM

Wonderful lighting and composition. Everything ties together nicely!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM

Beautiful light and colours on this one- great portrait, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments