Snowy Owl at Mall

[allanrube]

I spend 2 hours walking the beach looking for snowy owls earlier in the week and could not find one that would let me get closer than 70 yards. But, yesterday, I saw this one near a mall who did not mind people people at all. It was sitting on a post so I decided a portrait would be fine.

D7100 with 800mm and 1.25 tc. 1/800 f/7.1 iso 100

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[Bill Dix]

Sweet. Nice exposure, lovely BG, good to get the eyes open (he was probably taking a nap). I love the way the feathers cover the bill. Amazing where these guys are popping up.

[Marina Scarr]

Too bad you were unable to capture one at the beach in all the environment, but glad you were able to find this cooperative bird. You did well with exposure and have plenty of feather details. Considering the strong light, you did well getting his eyes open this much. Lovely BG.

[Don Lacy]

Nice head shot Allan, Love the sleepy eyes and OOF BG.

[Graeme Cox]

Lovely Capture, exposure looks great.. detail is excellent. Such a beautiful looking bird..

[Sandy Witvoet]

LOVE IT! Beautiful BG.... great depth in the eyes. Wonderful portrait.... amazing what you can find in unexpected locations!
Although not good enough to post here.... my best sighting last year was in our local KFC parking lot!

[allanrube]

Thanks for the comments. I have gone back a few times but it seems to have moved on.