Snowy Owl

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/243020282-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/2000"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Baited
Handheld using Bushhawk

Worked to have the light in the right spot and light his/her underside while turning. Don't like the multi-layered BG.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Gorgeous flight Capture Jody and wonderful wing spread as well as beautiful eye contact. The only thing I would do is a little CW rotation as the horizon looks slightly off. Otherwise a magnificent image. Love it !!

[Alfred Forns]

Just sick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this image Such fine feather detail and pose Big Time Congrats !!!!!

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

Jody, you are the master of the Snowy Owls !!!

[Graham Owen]

What a stunningly gorgeous bird, and a magnificent capture. I’m a huge fan of your work, your images are such a great source of inspiration, thank you!

Graham

[Stephen Stephen]

Jody just a wondeful capture here. Judy has already mentioned the small horizon nit.

You've been up in our area at least twice now an I've still not had the food fortune to meet you. I'll have to have a few words with Marc to correct that! ;)

[Fabs Forns]

Magnificent wing spread, Jody!!!

Agree on the CCW rotation.

[Maxis Gamez]

Dang... I didn't know they have such long wings!! Fantastic image!

[Glenn Bartley]

A great pose for this guy. Nicely done.

[Doug Brown]

How I wish I could get a shot like this! Well done.

[Len Maltese]

You captured this one well. Minor rotation nit mentioned. Very nice.

[Linda Robbins]

WOW! I love this one. That flight pose is over the top. Beautifully captured...

[David Hemmings]

Love the clarity and the wingspread Jody, sweet flighjt shot:cool:

[Krijn Trimbos]

It isn't so much of a layered BG IMO. The background shows the environment in this particular shot, just enough to give a feel of the surroundings but nog enough to take away attention from the bird. At least from my point of view. Lovely shot!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great flight shot,I really like the wing position!