Not a snowy owl, but a winter owl

[Eric Dienesch]

Helo,
i have taken this picture three weeks ago,
it was very could and the dark foggy clouds comes from the north sea coast .
that is the background here. the plants were iced , after this day my noose and my hands (with gloves on) too.

It was my first near "meeting" with the short-eared owl, and from that time, i become addicted. :eek3:

i was forced to lighten up the picture about more than 1 stop, but i think its still ok.
I'm curious about your comments.
Thank you for watching also !

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1DX, at 840mm,f5.6, iso 400, 1/2000sec, from tripod , wildlife germany 2016

[keith mitchell]

Eric I think that you have captured the conditions you describe beautifully.

Keith.

[Wilhelm Waltermann]

Hi Eric,

iced hands? I couldn't care less :S3:the result is important. For me this is your best shot!

[William Dickson]

Beautiful image. Love the flight pose and the 'coldness' about this image. Nice work.

Will

[dankearl]

This is really quite stunning, It captured the cold feel of winter as well as any bird photo I have seen. Very nice.

[Ivan Ellison]

Really nice image, great pose and detail in the bird, the icy branches in the bg give this a wonderful wintery feel.

[Mike Poole]

I've viewed this a few times Eric and like it more each time. Great winter look to the shot and the subject itself shows a lovely action pose.

Mike

[Daniel Cadieux]

Despite minimal elements shown this has excellent wintry feel, as already pointed out. If you have a bit more room at right I'd add it. Perhaps a bit more warmth, on the subject only, would work. Nicely done.

[Marina Scarr]

Love the light owl against the dark sky with the hints of winter in the BG. I personally wouldn't warm it up b/c I would want it to remain the cold/blue feel.