Short-eared Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted February 14, 2011232 views18 comments

We have them on fence-posts over here, too! This one seemed to be less shy than many that I have encountered, and is a rather nice individual. I stood on a very public dyke, so there was no need for any hide or camo; these birds are quite used to walkers and joggers.

1D MkIV, 700mm, 1/1250 @ f8, ISO800, mid-day slightly overcast.

Thanks for looking; do comment please.

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18 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Very nice shot KC. Love the BG and the bird. DOF looks good, but would love to see a larger version to see all the great detail in this shot. I like the "ears" too.

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Comment posted by Alan Murphy on February 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Love the colors and pose. i would go a little brighter.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Very nice detail and color. Very good image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM

Very nice, Kwan. I like the nice head on look.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

Excellent - I like the setting and composition a lot.

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on February 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Great view of the eyes and the facial disc. Beautiful colors and I love the background and composition.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

Marvelous image!
Seems like good detail in this smaller version, great pose, nice habitat, and comp.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on February 15, 2011 at 12:51 AM

Superb photo KC. The intensity of the eyes is really wonderful. Some day I am going to have to make a trip to Van. to check out some of your west coast birding, especially if these guys are accessible!

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 15, 2011 at 1:52 AM

Wonderful yellow eyes and I do like the composition and natural setting, especially the branches at right.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 15, 2011 at 4:00 AM

That's ridiculous KC. Australians owls hide away in dense foliage and never come out during the day. Love the rich browns.

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM

I like the look and the way the feather circle going around the head to draw you into those eyes, well done.

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Comment posted by Terry Sohl on February 15, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Terrific KC, love that intense stare. I also really like the OOF veg and muted brown tones int he background.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 15, 2011 at 10:19 PM

Hi KC

Beautifully seen and crafted

love the eye pose.

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 16, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Outstanding work from you KC ..the detail is fantastic and the monochromatic feel is great. Couple of small things which are not nits really ..but that twig which goes into the wing...and could the bird have been a little to the left of the frame ..Anyways a Great image ..well done

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM

Like the soft colors here. Perfect eye contact for you. Good job.

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Comment posted by David Williams on February 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Good one, KC. Looks like SEO's are pretty popular these days. This guy is fluffed out a little differently and I like the whites in the face.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

What a beautiful bird, this is excellent.
Well captured.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on February 27, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Great picture! I really like how he is staring right at you! Looks very sharp, and I really like the colours. Also this Short-Eared Owls colours look a little different to me, they almost look darker compared to other pictures of them that I have seen!

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