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 Mode AI Servo AF
AF area select mode AF Point expansion:top/bottom/left/right

Still waiting for some light ... and I think I will be waiting at least another week!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, its the aerodynamic curve of the top of the wings that grabs me in this shot. Great head on capture of the stare ahead too. I do like the soft light, and a great result for ISO 4000. I would still run a touch of NR on the BG. :w3

[keith mitchell]

Jon I'm liking these shots even in poor light, gives the owls a very natural look IMHO,like the uncluttered bg with just a hint of vegetation, see what next week brings.

Keith.

[gail bisson]

I think this is my favorite so far even with the flat wing position.
The far wing has enough of a dorsal view and the near wing enough primary curl to mitigate the flat position.
Agree re: NR.
Gail

[William Dickson]

Pretty cool image Jon. The BG colours look good and the SEO pops nicely. Lovely stare and I like the comp.

Will

[Marina Scarr]

When I first opened it, I thought this pancake pose wasn't going to impress me. Boy was I wrong. This is one heck of an impressive image. Love the pose, the extended wings and the slight flare of the feathers, the wide eyed look and perfect head angle. The BG is killer and I love the grasses framing the image.

[Grace Scalzo]

I almost never like a flat wing position. Note I said "Almost". This one just rocks with those crisp eyes and graceful ends of the wings. Super image, a pleaure to view.

[Karl Egressy]

Great incoming flight shot, Jon.

[Mike Poole]

This one definitely works for me Jon, goes to show you don't always need the classic wings up or down positions. Great stare from the owl and you've shot this from a superb level.

Mike

[Jim Crosswell]

A real beauty Jon! I like the wing position, eye clarity, setting and composition.