Northern Hawk Owl

[Matthew Studebaker]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2107/2261527629_98d45c116d_o.jpg
January 2:32pm | Canon 40D | Canon 500mm f4 IS | 1/640 f6.3 | ISO 250

[Fabs Forns]

Impressive pose and stare. Love the gradated background and very seasonable perch. Big time winner!

[Chris van Rooyen]

Agree with Fabs. The snow covered pine really adds a delicate touch that contrast well with the fierce expression of the owl.

[John Ippolito]

This is a fine, fine image. That beautiful pastel background gives the owl a more intense presence in the photo.

[Mike Dale]

Superb image, one of the best I've ever seen of this species.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love everything about this image Matthew and echo Fab's comments !!! Excellent work.

[Grady Weed]

I remember your first post over on PM. You have come a long way. Well done.

[Gary Dumer]

Riviting shot, grabs attention and a real pleasure for the eye, Very Well Done Matt.

[Mike Tracy]

I concur that this is riveting beautiful and well done. I kind of wish his tail was a little more in line with his body but realize he was using it to maintain balance.

[Jeff Nadler]

deserves to be a magazine cover!

[john crookes]

Love the expression and the enviorment.
Was there some cloning done just to the left and above the leg seams like there is something going on in that area

Overall great stuff

[Jody Melanson]

Awesome image Matthew. Love the snow on the tree.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great pose,I Iove the light,colors,BG and the big yellow eyes!

[Del Cockroft]

A terrific presentation all round. Very picturesque and delightful image. Difficult to see how it could be improved.

[Steve Wheeler]

Ditto times 13...

OUTSTANDING!!!

Steve

[Shaoqing He]

A nice pose+beautiful perch+clean BG=Wow!

[Travis Novitsky]

Nice one.....spot-on exposure and very sharp! One to be proud of, for sure.....