Hawk Owl

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/237739539_PpaTP-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
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Baited
Handheld using Bushhawk

[Tony Whitehead]

Fantastic eye contact, feather texture and BG. I really like the sense of motion from the blured wing tips. Great job, Jody

[Judd Patterson]

Jody, your Northern Hawk Owl series continues to wow me. This is yet another gorgeous photographs where so many elements come together perfectly. Lovely exposure and head turn, and such great action. Awesome work, man!

[Rene' Villela]

As everyone is saying, the eye contact is so impressive! nice capture! Cheers!

[Mike Lentz]

Just perfect!! Thats one angelic looking bird!

[Patty Sullivan]

Awesome picture. Really awesome. I need to get off my computer and back out into the field.