Great Horned Owl

[Harry Behret]

Hi Y'all,

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/129676790_kmVV4-L.jpg

Taken last year at the Audubon of Florida's Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida
D200 and Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR lens
ISO 320, f/5.6, 1/640 sec.
Cropped from full face portrait

[Lana Hays]

Hi, Harry
Well you've got my attention with this one. This is one very up close and personal view of a GHO. I especially like the tight cropping......I feel like I'm beak to nose with him in a stare down.....and he's winning. Terrific job!!

[Steve Canuel]

Excellent detail Harry. I especially like the texture visible in the iris.
Steve

[Dave Phillips]

terrific, I even see the sheen on the feathers.

My preference would be to see a bit more of the sienna color eye surround on the right

[James Salywoda]

Gorgeous and powerful looking eyes a lovely look into them.

[Simon Bennett]

Great close-up Harry - the eyes and plumage detail are a stand-out.