Snowy Owl

[dhfreriks]

Southern Wisconsin has had a pretty good year for Snowy Owls. Here's a shot of one that I got this earlier today. Handheld/ propped on car window. Comments welcome.

http://www.pbase.com/dhfreriks/image/108183430/original.jpg

Canon XSi + Canon 500mm 4.0
ISO 200
1/1600 7.1

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose and eye contact. It would have been even better with the sun behind you. You can edit your post and replace the original image. I fixed the link for you.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I am always amazed at the plumage of these gorgeous owls. Nice grab shot, I agree with Axel re: light direction. A little more on the 'shaded' part of its left side of the face would have been very nice indeed. :)

[Steve Canuel]

I like the slightly rising angle of the body mimicing the angle of the trees in the BG. I also like the wing and head positions.

[dhfreriks]

Thanks for the comments! Also thanks to Axel for taking the time to switch out my images! Dave