The Weary Hunter

Gallery: AvianPosted February 17, 2011194 views21 comments

Canon 1D Mark 4 With EF 500mm f4 & 1.4 tc
1/800 sec, F5.6, ISO 500

I was lucky enough to have this one 20 feet away. Thanks for looking and commenting.

Michael Lotito
Aquebogue, NY

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

What a great pose to showcase the eyes and "ears"!
That residual bit of prey on the bill is a nice addition, and the habitat is a plus too.
If you have a bit more room on top, I'd add that in and crop out a bit of the OOF grass on the bottom, moving the owl into the lower 2/3 rather than dead-center.
Great catch!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Randy Bacon on February 17, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Sweet catch Michael, where's the fence post? I like the intense stare giving us a great look at the details of the face. I agree with Sandy, the presence of recent hunting activity really adds to this photo - nicely done.

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Comment posted by Eric Diller on February 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

Nice angle on the nest...well done

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Nice one Michael, good detail, nice habitat. I like those staring eyes and the similarity in colors of the background and owl. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

I like the nestled position and the detail is the best out of all the SEO images you've put up on here. Well done

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by David Haynes on February 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

I agree with Luke. This has tremendous detail Michael. Those eyes almost looked cross eyed to me but man, are they sharp. Sandy mentioned the residual bit of prey on the bill and I too think that is a nice addition to this image. I would love to have this in my collection Michael. Well done.

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM

Wonderful catch, Michael. Terrific detail, I like in particular the eye of the bird, and very nice habitat.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 18, 2011 at 4:59 AM

Sweet One Michael! Excellent Detail!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Karen Summers on February 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

Another lovely shot lucky to be able to get a good image of them in the grasses without to much clutter in front well done

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 18, 2011 at 7:06 AM

Wow, twenty feet away huh? This is really nice! Good low angle, habitat, colors, sharpness...all of it! I think I would crop off the bottom a bit but that's it. Good job!

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Comment posted by richard remington on February 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

Mike,

Magnificent! I really like the eye contact and pleasing habitat.

Rick

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

Excellent capture- great colours, pose and details- fine job, Fabio

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

I love everything here. A beauty, Michael. Bravissimo.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Deatil in the larger image is superb Michael. Love the stare

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 18, 2011 at 7:25 PM

wow--very cool, Mike. you must have had fun with these guys. great details and setting, I agree about taking a little off the bottom. very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM

Wonderful owl, setting and detail.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

Fabulous opportunity well captured. Just great, Michael.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 19, 2011 at 9:01 AM

Nice Michael. A bit less on the bottom and more on the top would strengthen the comp IMO. Awesome detail in the face.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

Michael, I really like all the earthy tones here with the plumage patterns contrasting with those of the grass. Nice look at the "ears". For my tastes the owl is a bit too centered but that's not a nit, just a personal preference. I also sometimes get this almost "crossed eyes" look from this species. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on February 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

A lovely capture.
Lucky you for getting so close to such a beautiful bird.
Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

another beauty I want that camera

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