Snowy Owl

[Bill Dix]

From December 2017, taken just before the sun dropped behind the dunes.

D500, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 2000, 1/1000s @ f/8 manual.

[David Roach]

Love the golden side light and shadows and the environment rocks for me. The touch of snow adds interest. Also like the framing and the canvas overall. TFS

[dankearl]

Nice Snowy in nice beach habitat.. I would raise the LLC. Nice light and eye contact.

[Brian Sump]

Bill, a bucket-lister for most. Myself included, so cool factor is already high.

Great shot in a pretty environment, moody feel adds. Touch of snow works great considering the species and love the far left catch light. Though the grass crosses the face just a tad unfortunately, the gaze makes it work.

If mine, might be tempted to dodge the iris of the eyes a little for a little pop.

This is a really nice one. And FWIW, I was studying the Audobon awards from the past few years and I actually think a frame like this might have a shot at a finalist.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot of the owl , well detailed a pleasing pose and I really like the surroundings and composition, a really fine shot, well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very appealing habitat image. I am glad to see a catchlight on the eye - it gives the owl some life. Perfect composition.

[Arthur Morris]

Yes to appealing. Was this at Nickerson?

with love, a

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Artie, this was at Island Beach State Park.