Immature GH Owl

Gallery: AvianPosted June 11, 2013240 views8 comments

Olympus E5, ZD300 2.8, ISO400, f3.2, 1/500 resting on monopod

Been away for 2 months so am trying to catch up on some birding. Family of GHOs live in a local state park, and this one gave me some good looks in mid-afternoon. It was quite cloudy with rain on the way. Larger version has decent detail and is full frame. Usually don't get these youngsters down very low - its siblings were sleeping high in a tree in the dark.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM

Very nice. The tree really adds to this image. Larger version shows nice sharpness. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on June 12, 2013 at 2:48 AM

Lovely detail and setting Dave

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 12, 2013 at 3:08 AM

I like the way the owl is tucked in amongst the foliage, it has anice cosy feel. The detail on the large version is terrific with great colours.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on June 12, 2013 at 7:00 AM

Nice kid ! I like the way the image also shows the kind of tree and environment. Well done, cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on June 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

I like the way the owlet is framed (top and bottom). Very sharp details. If any, I might consider toning down the two twigs poking at the bird's back, but that is minor. Fine image as is.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 12, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Excellent, David. Wonderful find to get this bird down at our level and in the open.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 12, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Great image showing lots of detail. I really lik ehow the bird is set between the two bands of green vegetation and those bright eyes

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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on June 13, 2013 at 6:54 AM

A great find and very nice capture David.

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