Least Pygmy-Owl

[Octavio Campos Salles]

The Least Pygmy-Owl is one of the smallest owls in the world, at just about 14cm tall. They inhabit the Atlantic Rainforest, where this one was photographed.

http://www.octaviosalles.com.br/imagens/galeria/cabure_miudinho.jpg

Nikon D200
Nikkor 600mm f/4 AF-S
Vivitar 285-HV (my SB-800 was broken)

1/250 @ f/11
ISO 125 - on tripod
Flash on manual, probably to 1/2 power.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Great use of flash! I would only suggest to decenter the bird a bit, but other than that, I like it, niece pose, great BG colors, detail, exposure and textures. Congratulations!

[Aidan Briggs]

Ditto Ramon. Adding on his comments I would desaturate the sky in the BG, and run some NR on it too.

Looking forward to more.

[Nagesh Mula]

A very good picture and as pointed by Ramon, a nice use of flash.

[Maxis Gamez]

I have to agree with Ramon in all counts. Love the feet.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I also agree with Ramon. Lovely owl and details.

[slippermy]

Owwww. So cute and so fluffy ( I mean beautiful ). This owl is surely from a good breed as it is multi colored and also has yellow shaded feet