Short eared owl (with a short ear!)

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1 1/3
ISO Speed 3200
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +2x
Focal Length 1000.0mm

Unfortunately a large crop but this is the fist time I have actually appreciated the short ear!

[John Robinson]

Very nice Jon. I feel with the head angle it would be useful to see a vertical. With the head angle as it is its difficult to crop it with room for the bird to go in to if you get what I mean
Well done.
JohnR

[William Dickson]

Hi Jon, another fine image. Lovely detail on this one and great DOF. Love the one eye, and I like your placement of the bird in the fame.

Will

[keith mitchell]

Very much like the head angle on this one Jon, looks like a good place for BG's,nice work .

Keith.

[Steve Kaluski]

Another gorgeous image Jon, love the light coming through the vertical wing. Would have preferred if the subject was a tad more to the right so more room to fly into, but... The HA for me is not ideal, but I have the impression he/she is winking at you. I think this is my favourite so far in terms of light & exposure, keep them coming. :cheers:

TFS
Steve

[Marina Scarr]

Impressive owl and image. Love that look back. Not sure it's the best comp possible.

[gail bisson]

You are killing me with these owl shots.
Love that BG.
It is a tricky one to compose but I think I would like a bit more room to fly into. This is an image that will really have lots of differnet pinions re: the crop so go for the one you like the best.
Would be keen to see what Grace suggests. She has the best eye for composition,
Gail

[Gerald Gardebled]

Funny head angle. Nice pictures of a beautiful owl!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks very much everyone, the crop was a little awkward to decide, I can send the TIF should anyone like to offer an alternative.

[dankearl]

I might move the Owl to the left a tad. You have done very well with these, the bit of habitat at the bottom is really a nice touch.

[adrian dancy]

An excellent take here. I would be inclined to go for a vertical crop here.