Hawk Owl from today.

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/239334794-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
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Around 70% of Frame
Baited

Finally had some Sun to capture this gorgeous little Owl in today!

Was trying to get him with the nice colours in the BG. Also wanted the head on look.

Selected BG and Saturated without Saturating Owl. Selectively sharpened Owl. Branches and sensor dust cloned out.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Jody,

You really need to stop! :) What a lovely image, I really like the mean look, colors and details. The composition works very well!

[James Salywoda]

Another sweet image Jody of this beautiful bird...

[Wayne Wood]

Gorgeous shot Jody

[Fabs Forns]

Now you are on top of my black list :D

Horrendous!!! :eek::)

[DanWalters]

Great flight shot! Really like the eyes and the comp.

[Alfred Forns]

You are a sick Man Jody !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is one stunning image !!!!!!

[Arthur Morris]

I love this pose and those eyes. And the background is pretty cool too. way to go.

later and love, artie

[Tim McIntyre]

Fantastic .Love that intense stare and clean B/G
Tim

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Jody your owl shots are outstanding and this one is no exception. The head on capture with incredible stunning eyes. really puts it over the top for me !!!

[Bonnie Block]

Gads--I don't know how you do it, Jody. The penetrating eyes--make this a stunner.
Sheeessh!! ;):)

[Tom Cudzilo]

Excellent as always Jody... hmmm lets see... this weekend weather forecast... cloudy and rain !!!!!

Thanx for sharing and making me jelous for not being able to get out on a sunny day.

[Dobromir Dobrinov]

Great capture!!Very pleasant colors and details.

[Jay Tan]

You make daytime owl flight images seem so easy and you do it with such flair! I am totally envious of your skills and the opportunities you have with the owls. Headon shots are always impactful for me, great stuff. :)

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

very good! the background color gradation is very nice. The object is very sharp, indeed.
Sad, that you missed the right moment, though 8.5 fps of Mark II - the widely spread winds.

[Jacqui Hendry]

WOW!!

Simply amazing the eyes are mesmerizing

Superb I love it :-)

Jacqui

[Jody Melanson]

very good! the background color gradation is very nice. The object is very sharp, indeed.
Sad, that you missed the right moment, though 8.5 fps of Mark II - the widely spread winds.

Who said I missed the moment? :) I liked this pose better though as it showed more movement to me. Thank you!

[IvoZafirov]

Simply - no comment!

[Gary "Jake" Jacobson]

Hi Jody,
Beautiful image. I love the eyes and the background adds a nice touch of color. Might I ask where you live that you can photograph these beautiful owls?
Thanks,
Jake

[c.w. moynihan]

Great action packed flight shot as usual Jody. Sweet !

[David Hemmings]

AWESOME:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool pose and BG, the better light puts it over the top for me. And even I see that this is not your avatar. :)

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

Who said I missed the moment? :) I liked this pose better though as it showed more movement to me. Thank you!

Welcome ;)

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Excellent in all respects,congrats!!!