Great Gray Owl

[Bill Sharkey]

Taking inventory of his surroundings. Took this picture a couple years ago and this owl was fed during our visit :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2315012535_b968d2455c_o.jpg

Full frame image. Thanks for looking :)

Bill

[Dave Phillips]

striking pose Bill.
Like very much seeing those huge eyes.

Wonder if a bit more brightness/contrast, especially in upper tones and snow, would showcase this better?

[Daniel Cadieux]

What a massive pose! I can imagine a pour vole caught in this guy's shadow as it pounces down on it. I also like the snow flailing underneath the wing. Might consider cloning out the few bright imperfections in the snow near the bottom.

[David Hemmings]

Nice shot Bill, love the pose and the look, might brighten it a touch:)

[Bill Sharkey]

Thanks for the comments everyone :)

Bill

[Vincent Grafhorst]

Great photo of an awesome animal Bill, very impressive. The resized jpeg could use some selective sharpening on the head. Personally I would try to get rid of the blue cast in the shadows and the BG.

[Bill Sharkey]

Thanks Vincent for your helpful comments. The blue in the shadow and n the snow is a natural reflection of the blue sky. I'm not sure that changing it would look right.

Thanks,

Bill

[Stu Bowie]

Great contrast between the owl and the BG. I like the outstretched wing, and the perfect eye contact.