Hawk Owl

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/248750289-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1600"
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 with one hand using Bushhawk (bait in other hand)

You could say I was pleased with this image. :)

[Maxis Gamez]

Hey Jody,

Stop already will ya?? :).

What a lovely pose, details and mean look. The composition works very well. You have another winner here!

[Rene Quenneville]

Great piece of art. The lighting on the bird is awsome. I did notice an halo around the right wing the back and the tail. Did you have to do a lot of dodging?
It is amazing to see such a sharp image taken with only one hand

[Fabs Forns]

I love the slective focusing here, he looks very determined!! :)

[Dan O'Leary]

Yep, that definitely does not suck. Great shot, Jody, I don't think I'd change a thing about it except to put my name on it.

[Jody Melanson]

Great piece of art. The lighting on the bird is awsome. I did notice an halo around the right wing the back and the tail. Did you have to do a lot of dodging?
It is amazing to see such a sharp image taken with only one hand

Thanks! I didn't do any dodging. I just saturated a bit and sharpened.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Kill shot!!!
From the best that I have ever seen!!!

[Kaushik Balakumar]

stunner stunner ...

rgds,
Kaushik