Burrowing Owlet at sunset in a dust storm

[Melissa Usrey]

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This little Owlet was standing on a man-made element (stick) which is why I cropped it the way I did.

ISO 2000
F/7.1
420mm
1/1600

[Alex Becker]

I like the owl looking out pose and the nice light, and understand the man made element was not ideal but I don't think cutting the claw off works either. I would move the crop down more to give some room to the feet and a bit less on top as well. TFS

[Melissa Usrey]

Thanks Alex! I'll work on that tonight and repost.

[Melissa Usrey]

Looks like I took the photo cropping out the feet!!! So I'll scrap that photo and keep trying!