Preening Snowy

[gail bisson]

The lovely snowy was found near the road preening. She was initially perched on a fence post about 100 feet away but flew in closer to this wonderful weathered post.
She preened for about a half hour, then flew to the ground. I think this must be a favorite perch because I think that is a regurgitated food pellet on the ground.
She then flew off to go after another owl that flew into it's territory. Needless to say I have about a million shots but I like this one.
Canon 1DX
F 600mm
and 1.4X III
ISO 800 f9 1/1250
Small crop to square .Cloned out a thin tree trunk in the BG on LHS and 1 piece of wire that was intersecting with the belly
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail

[keith mitchell]

Gail sure wish I had a million shots like this, it's a work of art in my eyes, love to see birds in a relaxed and calm natural pose.

Keith.

[Iain Barker]

What a lovely image Gail and I wish I could get just one shot like that.
I find the snow patches in the background draw my attention slightly and wonder if toning them down a bit would stop that.

TFS
Iain

[Karl Egressy]

Beautiful setting and nice pose for this Snowy Owl, Gail. It could be here in Southern Ontario just as well. Love it!!!!

[Richard Unsworth]

Classic - the picture takes you right in to the serenity of the scene. This is what the art is all about!

[dankearl]

I like the fence setting a lot, surprising, but it works with the pose and the Owl.
The wire and weeds look old and weathered and almost steal the show.

[christopher galeski]

very arty image Gail,love the old post and rusty wire and dead grass,and I like the preening pose,nice soft light.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Gail, with a face like that, the snowy can only be enjoying his preening session. Well exposed against the snow BG, and the old wooden fence post does have character.

[Marina Scarr]

You already know that I absolutely love this image with all of its elements! It's just so unique and the pose is great! Well seen and executed.

[Satish Ranadive]

Very sweet and artistic frame.

Regards,
Satish.