Short Eared Owl - in hunting mode

[Austin Thomas]

Here is another of my SEO images taken recently.

This one was kind enough to hover allowing me some extra time to lock on the focus.

Canon 1DMK4, 800mm, f5.6, 1/800, ISO800

More images from this Short Eared Owl session can be found HERE (http://www.austin-thomas.co.uk/blog/?m=201201)

C&C welcome.

Cheers

Austin

[Jeff Sorbie]

Great photo Austin. The intensity of the Owl is captured perfectly. I like how the long grass in the foreground makes it look almost 3D.

[Carl Day]

Hi Austin,

Great capture. Just enough movement in the wings, works really well.

Cheers
Carl.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Austin, loved the image design. the grass at the bottom of the frame is the best part of this image IMO. I like the blur in the wings as it conveys that the bird is hovering and not diving.

[Matt Fragale]

I love this! It also look nicely cropped a little closer to the bird on the right side and cropped to a similar distance on the left. Sort of a tall panorama effect. But I don't think it's better. Just different. Great shot!

[Bill Dix]

Terrific comp and great hunting pose. Love the inclusion of the habitat.

[Austin Thomas]

Thanks for you comments and feedback. Much appreciated.

I agree that the inclusion of the foliage at the bottom is essential for this picture to work.

Thanks again

Austin

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely crisp image Austin, nice clean colours, hope to match it soon, lets hope this weather holds up.

[Ofer Levy]

Stunning habitat/behaviour shot! Maybe some more room on the right.

[Art Kornienko]

I love the over all action but find detail in the owl somewhat lacking.