Northern Hawk Owl

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/236973380-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/500"
F Number = F5.6
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure

I spent some time again today with this little feller. I have many shots now of him with many different angles. I was looking for something that breaks the "normal" poses of this guy. I feel this one does.

[Jim Neiger]

This is just Killer, Jody! I love the angle, pose, and intense stare. The bg is killer too!

[Alfred Forns]

Sick !!!! One Awesome Image !!!! Big Time Congrats Jody!!!!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow !!! As always your timing and action is amazing Jody !! A definite winner.

[Maxis Gamez]

Fantastic!! You are doing an excellent job Jody!!

[D. Robert Franz]

Your killing me with these NHO images... Went looking for the NPO's yesterday with no luck....

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Fantastic shot Jody. Really powerful and perfect eyes.
Szimi

[George DeCamp]

Ouch, this is killing me! Just a superb image, not much else I can say.

[David Kennedy]

The only thing I would ask for is a little more wing parallel to the frame on the left side, like there is on the right. I only point on this nit because I really just wish it was mine :)

[Glenn Bartley]

Very impressive. He must be getting fat by now.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Congrats!!!
From the best owl pictures that i have ever seen!