Burrowing Owl - Up Close and Personal

[david cramer]

Thanks to Doug Brown for introducing me to these beautiful little birds. This one landed so close it's an almost full frame shot, which makes it a little tighter than I would like.

D300 400 2.8vr+1.7 f/8 1/1600 iso 500

http://davidwcramer.smugmug.com/photos/304766740_KYcdz-O.jpg

[Alfred Forns]

Hi David Do agree its a little tight Do like the pose and low angle. The lighter part of the bg is a bit distracting. LIght was harsh when the image was made. Would increase contrast particularly the lower half of the bird !! Fun birds to photograph !!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the inquisitive look and clean BG. Adding to Al's comments, I might apply some NR on the BG.

[Raymond Barlow]

very nice shot David, maybe a little less exposure would give the light more balance with some pp.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the alert pose and great eye contact but agree on the harsh lighing. Many thanks for sharing David.

[Doug Brown]

Hey David! Here's a repost taking the above suggestions into account. How do you like it?

[david cramer]

Thanks all for your comments and suggestions. I like the repost Doug, less harsh and a better balance.

[gary rouleau]

David that a great pose. I agree with the comments -Doug's repost is nice.

Cheers
gary