Short eared owl

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 4000
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x III
Focal Length 700.0mm
AF area select mode AF Point expansion:top/bottom/left/right

A few weeks back I managed a few images in poor light, I have been back a few times but still have not had any luck, weather looks very poor for the forthcoming week too so I reckon it will be a while before I stand a chance of getting decent conditions.

[Richard Gollar]

Awesome shot I really like this

[Giovanni Frescura]

I like this shoot
But the bkgr is , for me too much smoothly blurred

[keith mitchell]

Keep up the good work Jon I'm sure it will work out for you, in the mean time I would be very pleased with this, think you have done very well.

Never tried auto ISO I will now.

Keith.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, this incoming angle has certainly given us a great view of the face - love that stare from those eyes. We also have a good view of the far wing, well exposed, and overall, the Owl is separated from your grassy BG nicely. Well captured.

[Mike Poole]

Great stare from the eyes Jon, I like the pose you've caught. Have you used much NR, seems a little un-natural in the BG, but you have lovely details on the face. Frightening what can be achieved at such high ISOs these days with good technique.

Mike

[gail bisson]

I would be thrilled to have this image in my files.
I quite like the BG and love the way the owl pops against it.
Eyes really draw you in.
Only improvement to be made was out of your control- ie. better near wing position in that the tail didn't merge with the wing,
Gail

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent flight shot, Jon. The background is awesome.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I did use some NR, I used Topaz denoise on the medium setting - maybe a lighter setting would have been adequate.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Beautiful bird, nicely shown... A beauty Jonathan, thank you for sharing.

[David Salem]

One of your best owl images. Love those eyes. Well done

[David Cowling]

Great capture Jonathan under difficult conditions. I like this a lot and look forward too seeing more in better light.