BARRED OWLET - UPCHUCK!

[Marina Scarr]

I have seen pellets before but never this size, even from an adult. This owlet had just exited his cavity and begun branching for the first time earlier in the day. I realized he was going to regurgitate a pellet and prepared...but never for anything this size. He seemed quite curious about his own pellet and watched it drop. His cavity is just under the visible perch.

The miracles of nature never cease to amaze me, and I love being in a constant state of learning.

Canon 1D4, Canon 500L
F4.5, 1/320sec, ISO 1600, manual mode
Feisol tripod, Jobu head

C & C always welcomed and much appreciated.

[Troy Lim]

You have captured an amazing moment in nature. Love the position of the bird in the composition, well balanced. TFS, keep them coming.

[Minh Insixiangmy]

He is a bigEater indeed. Wonderful photo Marina.

[Jim Thomas]

Neat! Looks like the whole mouse! Maybe heights make him queasy. Wonderful greens in background, seems like subject could use a bit more contrast.

Jim

[Nancy Bell]

Incredible moment you captured!! The bird seems just a bit lost in the bright greens of the bkgd. Maybe a bit lighter on the face? Composition-wise, I really like the vertical line of the branch on the left and the vertical line of the vine on the trunk on the right. Those lines plus the nice curved sweep of the edge of the tree trunk to the right of the bird, makes for very nice framing.

[Don Lacy]

Pretty tough little guy to cough that puppy up.

[Grace Scalzo]

Cute! Love your story....even baby owls are curious.

[jack williamson]

I bet he was glad to get rid of that! Just a touch of fill flash on the owl would have helped, the perch and tree trunk and vine are sharp and a plus, the vegetation in the BG is OOF just the right amount. Excellent image.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent moment captured.I like the environment,which is giving very nice 3D effect to the frame.Beautiful composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[dankearl]

I like it as is.
Muted, great scenery and sense of place.

[nick clayton]

You caught a great moment with this adorable chick Marina.

[Bonnie Block]

Beautiful, Marina. Love the moment in time. BG terrific as well!

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Beautiful setting here Marina and a funny moment captured with perfect timing. I just love the green leaves in the bg.