Little owl

[Steve Kaluski]

Well Stu, thanks for providing the opportunity to post this one with the new theme, but then I think you may know I would have at some point posted this, LOL, so no surprises.

Taken towards the later part of the day, (just before 5.00pm last month), no blue sky just a light hint of grey, so just opened up the BKG. Sitting on his post, just watching/surveying his territory, he just starred down and ruffled his plumage.

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Little owl (Athene noctua) on post, late afternoon, side on, looking down, plumage ruffled, hi-key.
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 Gitzo HH
Exposure: 1/2000s at f/7.1 ISO2500
Original format: Landscape, slight crop
Processed: LRCC 2015 & PSCC 2015

[Gerald Kelberg]

Hi Steve,

Delightful image - pensive little owl against the clear background. Beautifully made image and outstanding post production - as usual!

Regards, Gerald

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Steve, even though Ive seen this elsewhere, this version rocks with regards to detail. Love the ruffled feathers, good alert stare, just enough perch to work, and the high key finish rounds the image off very well. Great result with that ISO. You have to change locations to get that lovely blue sky that some others have. :w3

[Steve Kaluski]

Cheers Gerald.

Not location as such Stu, but the weather/light can also play a huge roll in imagery, changing mood etc as you know. Now to see if there are any new additions to the family, plus all the data recorded is now going into a nice central pot.

Cheers
Steve

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Steve very lovely processed HK owl :5, i very much like the ruffled feathers and the concentrated look downwards . Great IQ as always and expected from your postings :wave:.
Crop is working well, too.
Great job all around

TFS Andreas

[keith mitchell]

Steve a classic Little Owl pose,the quality of the feather detail is exceptional even from your self, great fluffed out pose.

Keith.

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks Andreas & Keith, was unplanned it getting this for the theme this month, but you need to keep thinking to gain variety. :w3

[Joseph Przybyla]

Overcast and white skies work wonderfully. Beautiful Little Owl, thank you for sharing.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

love the presentation and the framing. the ruffled plumage adds oodles to the image IMO

Where can I check the specs of the 500 f/4 Gitzo HH lens? :eek3:

Thanks for sharing mate...

[David Salem]

This months theme is perfect for you guys with less than ideal lighting :) Nice details and pose and I like the comp you chose also. I might be tempted to boost the saturation a little on the owl to give it a bit more pop. Well done Steve